WHO says coronavirus pandemic is the world’s worst global health emergency
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WHO says coronavirus pandemic is the world’s worst global health emergency
Description
July 27, 2020
World Health Organization director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic is the sixth time a global health emergency was declared but it’s easily “the most severe,” after the number of global COVID-19 cases has roughly doubled in the past six weeks.
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WHO says coronavirus pandemic is the world’s worst global health emergency00:31 | July 27, 2020
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Teen condom use sees ‘alarming decline’ even as STI rates rise01:46 | August 30, 2024
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Trump says IVF costs to be covered by government, insurance companies if he is elected president00:46 | August 30, 2024
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Nutrition myths debunked: Does spicy food really your boost metabolism?06:15 | August 30, 2024
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Health Matters: Samsung recalls 300,000+ ranges due to fire hazard01:41 | August 30, 2024
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Nurse ‘forced’ to leave Canada for endometriosis treatment over lack of help01:18 | August 30, 2024
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At least 9 deaths linked to Listeria outbreak in the U.S.01:34 | August 29, 2024
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Health Matters: Youth condom use declining worldwide, WHO says02:12 | August 29, 2024
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What is the deadly ‘Triple E’ mosquito virus spreading through northeastern U.S.?02:05 | August 28, 2024
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Health Matters: personal risk a key vaccination motivator, study shows02:26 | August 28, 2024
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Health Matters: Eli Lilly launches single-dose vials weigh- loss drug to expand supply02:12 | August 27, 2024
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
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Health Matters: Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccines to combat outbreak02:15 | August 26, 2024
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Tips for making healthy back-to-school lunches05:32 | August 26, 2024
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Scientists launch 1st lung cancer vaccine clinical trials using COVID-19 mRNA technology00:57 | August 25, 2024
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Canada limits sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies02:04 | August 23, 2024
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The surprising truth about aging and caffeine04:25 | August 23, 2024
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Excessive fluoride consumption linked to lower IQ in children: report02:29 | August 22, 2024
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‘Mpox is not the new COVID,’ WHO says amid virus surge in Europe, Africa04:36 | August 20, 2024
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Health Matters: Mpox variant may come to Canada, experts say02:06 | August 16, 2024
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Mpox: What are the symptoms, and how does it spread?05:26 | August 16, 2024
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What is ketamine? Doctor explains amid Matthew Perry death investigation07:13 | August 16, 2024
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1st case of Mpox outside of Africa confirmed in Sweden01:55 | August 15, 2024
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Health Matters: Listeria outbreak in some plant-based milks began in 2023, PHAC reveals02:13 | August 15, 2024
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WHO says coronavirus pandemic is the world’s worst global health emergency00:31 | July 27, 2020
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Teen condom use sees ‘alarming decline’ even as STI rates rise01:46 | August 30, 2024
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Trump says IVF costs to be covered by government, insurance companies if he is elected president00:46 | August 30, 2024
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Nutrition myths debunked: Does spicy food really your boost metabolism?06:15 | August 30, 2024
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Excessive fluoride consumption linked to lower IQ in children: report02:29 | August 22, 2024
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Health Matters: Mpox variant may come to Canada, experts say02:06 | August 16, 2024
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What is ketamine? Doctor explains amid Matthew Perry death investigation07:13 | August 16, 2024
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1st case of Mpox outside of Africa confirmed in Sweden01:55 | August 15, 2024
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Health Matters: Listeria outbreak in some plant-based milks began in 2023, PHAC reveals02:13 | August 15, 2024
WHO says coronavirus pandemic is the world’s worst global health emergency
Description
July 27, 2020
World Health Organization director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the coronavirus pandemic is the sixth time a global health emergency was declared but it’s easily “the most severe,” after the number of global COVID-19 cases has roughly doubled in the past six weeks.
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