WHO officials say ‘too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency
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WHO officials say ‘too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency
Description
January 23, 2020
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the novel coronavirus was not yet a public health emergency of international concern. WHO officials made the announcement following two days of emergency committee meetings of health experts on the virus.
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WHO officials say ‘too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency01:16 | January 23, 2020
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Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
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H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
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James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
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Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
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Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
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Time to end daylight saving time, doctors say01:49 | October 29, 2024
-
Debbie Travis on her latest adventure under the Tuscan sun05:18 | October 29, 2024
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s beef patties ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak02:45 | October 28, 2024
-
Tips for creating healthier Halloween treats05:12 | October 28, 2024
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Oral brain cancer treatment approved by Health Canada01:51 | October 26, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to onions02:14 | October 25, 2024
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5.4M adults don’t have primary care, CIHI report says02:03 | October 24, 2024
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NDP to table motion seeking to expand access to abortion services for Opposition Day00:32 | October 24, 2024
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Managing menopause: How to combat 4 common symptoms04:33 | October 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Radon exposure in Canada rising, study says02:06 | October 24, 2024
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Family of Walmart employee found dead in bakery oven offered support by Nova Scotia Sikh Society01:02 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Avian influenza detected at 3 B.C. farms02:08 | October 23, 2024
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WHO officials say ‘too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency01:16 | January 23, 2020
-
Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
-
H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
-
Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Canadian doctors report spike in walking pneumonia01:23 | November 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Doctors seeing spike in walking pneumonia cases02:18 | November 5, 2024
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1 in 3 cancer patients in Ontario end up in ER within 90 days of diagnosis, study says01:44 | November 4, 2024
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‘A death sentence’: Palestinians in Gaza condemn Israel’s decision to end UNRWA agreement03:20 | November 4, 2024
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James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis02:21 | November 4, 2024
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Self advocating a key step in accessing mammograms under 50, experts say02:08 | November 2, 2024
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Health Matters: Less sugar in early childhood may lead to a healthier life, study finds02:22 | November 1, 2024
-
Essential strategies for optimal brain health04:25 | October 31, 2024
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1M have received care under Canadian dental care plan, health minister says01:07 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Bird flu detected in U.S. pig01:59 | October 31, 2024
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Health Matters: Pickering, Ont., processing facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol, CFIA says02:19 | October 30, 2024
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Feds introduce legislation requiring pregnancy counselling charities to disclose abortion services01:08 | October 30, 2024
-
Time to end daylight saving time, doctors say01:49 | October 29, 2024
-
Debbie Travis on her latest adventure under the Tuscan sun05:18 | October 29, 2024
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No more doctor’s notes? CMA says ‘sick notes’ should be skipped for minor illnesses01:39 | October 28, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s beef patties ruled out as source of E. coli outbreak02:45 | October 28, 2024
-
Tips for creating healthier Halloween treats05:12 | October 28, 2024
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Oral brain cancer treatment approved by Health Canada01:51 | October 26, 2024
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Health Matters: McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to onions02:14 | October 25, 2024
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5.4M adults don’t have primary care, CIHI report says02:03 | October 24, 2024
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NDP to table motion seeking to expand access to abortion services for Opposition Day00:32 | October 24, 2024
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Managing menopause: How to combat 4 common symptoms04:33 | October 24, 2024
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Health Matters: Radon exposure in Canada rising, study says02:06 | October 24, 2024
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Family of Walmart employee found dead in bakery oven offered support by Nova Scotia Sikh Society01:02 | October 23, 2024
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Health Matters: Avian influenza detected at 3 B.C. farms02:08 | October 23, 2024
WHO officials say ‘too early’ to declare coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency
Description
January 23, 2020
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the novel coronavirus was not yet a public health emergency of international concern. WHO officials made the announcement following two days of emergency committee meetings of health experts on the virus.
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