On Tuesday, France’s health authority recommended a targeted vaccination campaign against monkeypox for adults who are at risk, including for those who have been in contact with a patients who have contracted monkeypox. Health staff who have been exposed to… Read More ›
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WHO donor countries agree to gradual rise in mandatory fees
In a statement the World Health Organization (WHO) said, earlier this week its members had agreed to gradually raise their mandatory fees starting from 2024, as part of a funding review which is seen as being very important the agency’s… Read More ›
House of Representatives passes bill to help Taiwan regain observer status at WHO
In a significant development, the U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation calling on the State Department to submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its observer status at the World Health Organization. The House of Representatives passed the… Read More ›
Rise in global COVID-19 cases tip of iceberg: WHO
In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
Covid-19 vaccines likely to be less effective against Omicron variant: WHO
In a statement on Wednesday, the World Health Organization said, preliminary evidence indicates that COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against transmission and infection from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus; it also carries a higher risk of reinfection. As… Read More ›
Existing COVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to be effective against Omicron COVID-19 variant: Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel
In a significant development, Moderna’s CEO Stéphane Bancel said, it is unlikely that existing COVID-19 vaccines will be effective against the Omicron COVID-19 variant. With Bancel’s comments reaching the market, crude oil futures shed more than a dollar, the Nikkei gave… Read More ›
Tokyo Olympics should go ahead: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
On Wednesday, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, organizers of the Tokyo Olympics should go ahead to demonstrate to the world what can be achieved with the right plan and measures midst the Coronarivus-induced… Read More ›
U.S. response to coronavirus – payroll tax cuts, extension of tax deadline on the table: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley
With WHO finally classifying China’s coronavirus as pandemic, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley stated, a payroll tax cut was among the options being tabled to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus. “If you’re going to negotiate in… Read More ›
Mobile World Congress 2020 called off over Coronavirus fears
The annual telecoms industry gathering event, the Mobile World Congress (MWC), was cancelled on Wednesday following a mass exodus by exhibitors over fears over China’s coronavirus pandemic. The annual event which draws more than 100,000 visitors to Barcelona was cancelled… Read More ›
Thailand’s exports to China affected by coronavirus, to lose $65M in Q1
On Tuesday, a Thai shipping association said, Bangkok could lose as much as $64.6 million (2 billion baht) in exports to China in the first quarter due to the outbreak of the coronavirus; this is yet another example of the… Read More ›