COVID-19

UK PM Boris Johnson announces new month-long lockdown for England

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced England will enter a month-long lockdown after being warned tough action was ...

Vic records zero new cases

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Victoria has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 and zero deaths in the past 24 hours. Powered by WPeMatico

Zero new cases, Victorians could travel interstate by Christmas

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Thanks Dan, this Melbourne Cup will be one to forget

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FOR the nation’s sporting capital watching the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday without any crowds at Flemington will feel strange. Powered ...

Zero new cases in Victoria as England forced into lockdown

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England has been plunged into a second lockdown, with Christmas celebrations under threat as the spread of the virus breaches ...

Families make up for lost time after restrictions eased

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Melburnians are relishing the chance to see their loved ones face-to-face at home after harsh lockdown kept dinner table catch-ups ...

US hits nine million coronavirus cases as infections shoot up just days before the election

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Donald Trump is battling to hold on to the White House against challenger Joe Biden, who has slammed the president’s ...

Mexico to investigate reports the US is deporting foreign migrant children across the border

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The New York Times reported the US was deporting Central American children to Mexico, where they have no family to ...

In a ‘big step forward’, LGBTQI+ couples marry for the first time at a Taiwan military wedding

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Taiwan has become increasingly progressive on LGBTQI+ rights, with Taipei hosting by far Asia’s largest annual pride parade. Powered by ...

Victoria records one new coronavirus case as Daniel Andrews takes a day off from media

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Victoria has reported one new case of COVID-19 and no further deaths. Powered by WPeMatico

Statement on the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

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The fifth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the ...

As COVID-19 spread accelerates, IHR Emergency Committee urges focus on measures that work

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The Emergency Committee on COVID-19 met on 29 October to review the situation and progress made on the temporary recommendations. ...

Daniel Andrews will take his first day off after 120 straight days of coronavirus press conferences

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Melbourne’s rolling new cases average rose from 2.4 to 2.6 on Friday, but mystery cases to Tuesday dropped by half ...

Leveraging public financial management for better health – Video Podcasts

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2019, WHO organized a webinar series of public financial management (PFM) in health issues. The series included six sessions ...

Medical Product Alert N°6/2020

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Falsified Fluzone® Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine identified in WHO region of the Americas Alert Summary This WHO Medical Product Alert relates ...

Start of 1st WHO infodemic management training

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The 1st WHO Infodemic Management Training programme kicks off next week, and participants will come together during 8 sessions that will ...

‘Very real’: NSW second wave alert

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Health authorities in NSW have issued an urgent call for more testing, warning the risk of a second wave is ...

Kennett claims Victoria’s process of government is corrupt

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Former premier Jeff Kennett has accused the Andrews government of corrupting “the process of government” in Victoria, saying the awarding ...

Why working from home will become the new normal

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Thousands of workers will never return permanently to office buildings because of the coronavirus. Powered by WPeMatico

How to secure a booking at a busy restaurant

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Melbourne’s diners have returned in force to restaurants across the city and suburbs. Powered by WPeMatico

One new virus case as Andrews takes a breather

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Victorians urged to follow the rules, as state records four new coronavirus cases and no further deaths

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Two of the four new cases reported on Friday had low test results and were under investigation to determine whether ...

Spectators sit in plastic boxes as theatre returns to Brazil

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A Brazilian theatre in Sao Paulo has opened a new outdoor space with small plastic cabins for theatre lovers to ...

Queensland will re-open to NSW, except Greater Sydney, but remain closed to Victoria

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Queensland will reopen to all of regional NSW from Tuesday but Sydneysiders and Victoria will remain on the COVID-19 border ...

India surpasses eight million coronavirus cases as country braces for possible second wave of infections

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Officials have warned that the country’s capital, New Delhi, could see more than 10,000 cases a day in the next ...

‘A whole lot of pain’: Dr Anthony Fauci has a grim warning for the US about its coronavirus spread

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Dr Anthony Fauci warned that COVID-19 cases are rising in 47 states, with patients overwhelming hospitals across the country. Powered ...

Launch of the NCD Investment Case for the Russian Federation: Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases as a catalyst of economic growth and social well-being in Russia

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Scaling up efforts on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can avert over 4.3 million deaths and yield ...

Sydney cop forced into self-isolation

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A NSW police officer has been forced into self-isolation after coming into contact with a returned international traveller. Powered by ...

Why Qld won’t open border to Sydney

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Queensland will not open its borders to Sydneysiders on Sunday because the NSW capital has not met tough requirements. Powered ...

State budget to ‘kickstart’ economy

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The Victorian state budget will be delivered on November 24. Powered by WPeMatico