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Coronavirus: WHO explains the difference between a 2nd peak and a 2nd wave of COVID-19
Description
June 19, 2020
Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s health emergencies program, and Dr. Marie Van Kerkhove, COVID-19 technical lead, explained the difference on Friday between a second peak of the novel coronavirus and a second wave. Officials said some countries may experience both a second peak within the first wave and a second wave of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: WHO explains the difference between a 2nd peak and a 2nd wave of COVID-1909:38 | June 19, 2020 -
Brad Pitt opens up about decision to end his sobriety04:43 | August 11, 2026 -
Health Matters: Kids Help Phone sees surge in overnight demand02:24 | August 11, 2026 -
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid potential salmonella contamination00:25 | August 11, 2026 -
Trump executive order overturns US vaccine guidelines for hepatitis B, covid-19, and flu03:04 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections02:20 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people02:05 | August 7, 2026 -
U.S. Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions01:56 | August 6, 2026 -
Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote01:51 | August 6, 2026 -
Ebola spreading at ‘unprecedented’ speed, but can be stopped: WHO chief02:09 | August 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits02:17 | August 6, 2026 -
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The Wonders They See: Why Children’s Vision Matters04:31 | August 5, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Health Canada grants injunction against unauthorized peptide producer02:13 | July 30, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Average Canadian family pays more than $21K towards health care, report says02:18 | July 28, 2026 -
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CIHI report finds core online health records not accessible to all01:27 | July 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services faces donation shortage02:10 | July 23, 2026 -
Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. has Canadians worried about washing their veggies04:30 | July 23, 2026
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Coronavirus: WHO explains the difference between a 2nd peak and a 2nd wave of COVID-1909:38 | June 19, 2020
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CIHI report finds core online health records not accessible to all01:27 | July 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Canadian Blood Services faces donation shortage02:10 | July 23, 2026
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Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. has Canadians worried about washing their veggies04:30 | July 23, 2026
Coronavirus: WHO explains the difference between a 2nd peak and a 2nd wave of COVID-19
Description
June 19, 2020
Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization’s health emergencies program, and Dr. Marie Van Kerkhove, COVID-19 technical lead, explained the difference on Friday between a second peak of the novel coronavirus and a second wave. Officials said some countries may experience both a second peak within the first wave and a second wave of COVID-19.
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