COVID-19

INCB, WHO and UNODC statement on access to internationally controlled medicines during COVID-19 pandemic

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Scope (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients affected by the pandemic) The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the World Health Organization (WHO) ...

Victoria records 14 more coronavirus deaths and 372 cases as details emerge of ‘patient zero’

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Another 14 Victorians have died and 372 coronavirus cases have been recorded in the state. Powered by WPeMatico

WHO says people shouldn’t fear getting coronavirus from food after Chinese testing

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The World Health Organisation has moved to reassure people after Chinese testers found traces of COVID-19 on food and food ...

He is 16 and his mother died of COVID-19. What happens to him now?

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Children who lost their parents in the pandemic are fighting to hold on to what is left of their families. ...

UK holds its first socially distanced concert

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UK’s first socially distanced concert was held at a new custom built venue in Newcastle. Powered by WPeMatico

World surpasses 750,000 coronavirus deaths, prompting countries to tighten restrictions

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Worldwide coronavirus deaths have passed 750,000, with Latin America and the Caribbean remaining the global epicentre, accounting for almost one-third ...

Watch: New Zealand COVID-19 update

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A ninth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Auckland. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is speaking live with ...

Victoria records 278 new coronavirus infections while death toll rises by 8

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Victorian authorities have warned that deaths will continue to rise given the number of people in hospital with the virus. ...

Qld borders to stay closed to NSW and Vic

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Queensland’s borders will remain closed to states with COVID-19 hotspots, with the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk saying “the danger is still ...

‘America is crying out for leadership’: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris make their first joint appearance

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Democrat Joe Biden has appeared with his running mate Senator Kamala Harris, who has accused President Donald Trump of leaving ...

Scott Morrison warns more elderly will die from coronavirus and urges ‘dignity and respect’

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Scott Morrison has reached out to the families of elderly people who’ve died during the coronavirus pandemic to reassure them ...

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO

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As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 per ...

OIE endorsement of official control programmes for dog-mediated rabies

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<h3></h3><h2><span style="background-color:transparent;text-align:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;"></span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:18px;text-align:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">A new milestone in the journey towards rabies elimination</span></h2><p><strong>It is well recognized that by developing and implementing organised ...

Requesting donated medicines to treat epilepsy‐associated tapeworm infection

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<p>A recent agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the German pharmaceutical company Bayer promises hope of expanding access ...

Happy International Youth Day!

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My message to the young and the young at heart: Today as we commemorate International Youth Day, we would like ...

Member States adopt the Global Strategy for TB Research and Innovation at 73rd World Health Assembly

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Member States have adopted the global strategy for TB research and innovation through an unprecedented written silence procedure of the 73rd session ...

International Youth Day 2020

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Meaningful youth engagement to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights   Every day, young people are enriching institutions and processes at the ...

WHO at the virtual High-level Political Forum (HLPF) 2020

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The United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF), a mechanism that tracks and advances the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for ...

New deadliest day: 21 Victorian deaths

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Victoria has recorded 410 new cases of coronavirus, taking the state’s total to more than 15,500. Powered by WPeMatico

18 new COVID cases in NSW

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There have been 18 new cases of coronavirus diagnosed in New South Wales up to 8pm on Tuesday night. Powered ...

Australia’s deadliest day as NZ boosts response to COVID crisis

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Victoria has recorded 410 new cases of coronavirus, taking the state’s total to more than 15,500. Powered by WPeMatico

Crisp backs Premier’s ADF support claims

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Victoria’s emergency management commissioner has backed Daniel Andrews’ claims that ADF support was never on offer for the running of ...

Death toll climbs as 21 deaths, 410 cases confirmed

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This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...

Another 19 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria as the state records 331 new cases

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Victoria has recorded 331 new coronavirus cases and another 19 deaths, bringing the national toll to 332. Powered by WPeMatico

NSW on high alert as 22 new coronavirus cases recorded, Sydney school cluster swells

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At least 17 COVID-19 cases are now linked to an independent Catholic school in northwest Sydney, with NSW recording 22 ...

Watch: Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

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The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is being held now via live stream. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews ...

Young Victorians featured in new Victorian COVID-19 awareness campaign

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A new COVID-19 advertisement campaign has been launched by The Department of Health and Human Services Victoria. Two of the ...

Belarus opposition candidate refuses to accept ‘rigged’ election result

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, whose surprise candidacy posed the biggest challenge to the veteran leader in years, said Sunday’s presidential vote had ...

Mask dodger arrested after foul-mouthed rant

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A foul-mouthed mask dodger who allegedly assaulted two police officers while resisting arrest in Melbourne’s inner north claims she is ...

Hot spot teens test negative

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The two teenage girls who allegedly dodged a train station border checkpoint have tested negative to COVID-19, as Queensland recorded ...