Coronavirus outbreak: World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears ‘not as deadly’ as SARS, MERS
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Coronavirus outbreak: World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears ‘not as deadly’ as SARS, MERS
Description
February 17, 2020
The World Health Organization's (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that while there had been a decline in reported cases of COVID-19 people should be cautious and that "every scenario is on the table" with regards to the virus. However, he said that based on information received so far, the virus was "not as deadly" as other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS.
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Coronavirus outbreak: World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears ‘not as deadly’ as SARS, MERS01:59 | February 17, 2020
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What Canadians need to know about the Bird Flu crisis05:45 | 11 hours ago
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Health Matters: Nestle launches protein shots in U.S.02:23 | December 19, 2024
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Doctors cite concern over polio vaccine politics in U.S.01:41 | December 16, 2024
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Simple breathing techniques to calm your mind & body06:31 | December 16, 2024
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Health Matters: Health Canada recalls certain Stanley mugs, Yoto Mini’s02:06 | December 13, 2024
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A doctor’s insight on the ‘Real Housewife’ fighting facial parasites07:35 | December 13, 2024
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AI Shows Promise in Colon Cancer Research05:16 | December 12, 2024
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
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Health Matters: Growth in MAiD services slowed significantly in 2023, stats show02:26 | December 12, 2024
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Nearly all Canadian seniors have signed up for federal dental care plan: Holland00:51 | December 11, 2024
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Health Matters: Canada Post workers seek improved health and safety measures on the job01:59 | December 11, 2024
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MadeGood recalls granola bar products at risk of containing metal00:29 | December 11, 2024
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Health Matters: LGBTQ2 advocates try to halt Alberta’s transgender bill02:08 | December 10, 2024
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Daniel Penny found not guilty in NYC chokehold death, Jordan Neely’s family call system ‘rigged’03:44 | December 9, 2024
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Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do05:45 | December 9, 2024
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Cancer costs a patient $33K, Canadian Cancer Society report says02:03 | December 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs01:54 | December 6, 2024
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Health Matters: 15% of ER visits could be primary care, CIHI report says01:59 | December 5, 2024
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Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say02:07 | December 3, 2024
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Health Matters: Elton John reveals he has lost his eyesight02:18 | December 2, 2024
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HIV cases up in Canada despite downward global trend02:38 | December 1, 2024
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Cucumbers sold in Canada recalled over salmonella risk01:59 | December 1, 2024
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Ronald McDonald House Charities seeking more space for families across Canada02:35 | December 1, 2024
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum02:47 | November 29, 2024
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Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines01:53 | November 28, 2024
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Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears ‘not as deadly’ as SARS, MERS01:59 | February 17, 2020
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Health Matters: Growth in MAiD services slowed significantly in 2023, stats show02:26 | December 12, 2024
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Feeling disconnected before the holidays? Here’s what you can do05:45 | December 9, 2024
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Health Matters: Alberta signs onto federal deal for rare disease drugs01:54 | December 6, 2024
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Health Matters: Life expectancy rose to 81.7 years in 2023, Statistics Canada report says02:24 | December 4, 2024
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Salad kits recalled in Canada due to salmonella risk00:27 | December 3, 2024
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Health Matters: Charity does not solve poverty or hunger crisis, food bank directors say02:07 | December 3, 2024
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Supreme Court rules B.C. can pursue class-action suit against opioid providers01:32 | November 29, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec considering social media age minimum02:47 | November 29, 2024
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Health Matters: 30% of NB kindergartners missing vaccines01:53 | November 28, 2024
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Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: World Health Organization says COVID-19 appears ‘not as deadly’ as SARS, MERS
Description
February 17, 2020
The World Health Organization's (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that while there had been a decline in reported cases of COVID-19 people should be cautious and that "every scenario is on the table" with regards to the virus. However, he said that based on information received so far, the virus was "not as deadly" as other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS.
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