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WHO board halts Ethiopia’s anti-Tedros speech, postpones probe decision
(Corrects headline and lead to show that Ethiopia's ambassador was cut off by the WHO board 'chair', not a WHO...
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With U.S. support in doubt, WHO chief praises top donor Germany
By Emma Farge and Francesco Guarascio GENEVA (Reuters) -The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that...
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Exclusive-U.S. opposes plans to strengthen World Health Organization
By Francesco Guarascio, Trevor Hunnicutt and Stephanie Nebehay BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The United States, the World Health Organization's top donor, is...
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China reports fewest daily local confirmed COVID-19 cases in two weeks
BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported the lowest daily count of local confirmed COVID-19 infections in two weeks on Wednesday after...
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U.N. chief urges business to help poor nations in ‘hour of need’
(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to business leaders on Monday to support developing countries "in their hour of...
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Global vaccine-sharing programme reaches milestone of 1 billion doses
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The COVAX global vaccine-sharing programme has delivered 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses, one of...
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Ethiopia says WHO chief has links to rebellious Tigrayan forces
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) -Ethiopia's foreign ministry has called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to investigate its leader for supporting...
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City of Beijing reports first local Omicron case -state media
BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese capital Beijing on Saturday reported its first locally transmitted infection of the highly transmissible Omicron...
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Peak Omicron? Experts wary of calling time on variant wave in Europe
By Alistair Smout and Nikolaj Skydsgaard (Reuters) - A surge in coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant may have...
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WHO’s Ryan counters Brazil’s Bolsonaro and says no virus is welcome
BRASILIA (Reuters) - World Health Organization Emergency Director Mike Ryan on Wednesday refuted statements made by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro...
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Denmark to offer fourth coronavirus jab while easing curbs
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark will offer a fourth coronavirus vaccination to the most vulnerable citizens as it faces record infections from...
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China’s Xian airport suspended international passenger flights from Jan 5
BEIJING (Reuters) - The northwestern Chinese city of Xian suspended all international passenger flights from Jan. 5 at its airport...
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Philippines limits mobility, business in capital area over Omicron threat
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines will impose tighter curbs in the capital region for the next two...
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Chinese cities on COVID alert as New Year holiday looms
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is on high alert against COVID-19 as the New Year holiday looms, with the city of...
Read moreCruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico on Tuesday allowed a cruise ship to dock and disembark tourists in spite of an...
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Nigerian president’s aide tests positive for coronavirus
ABUJA (Reuters) - The Nigerian president's top media aide Garba Shehu said on Saturday that he has tested positive for...
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Chinese officials punished over COVID outbreak that led to Xian lockdown
BEIJING (Reuters) - Officials in the northwestern Chinese city of Xian are facing punishment after a COVID-19 outbreak led to...
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S.African study offers Omicron hope ahead of second coronavirus Christmas
GENEVA/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African data offered a glimmer of hope on Wednesday about the severity of the Omicron coronavirus variant,...
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Biden calls on Americans to vaccinate to fight Omicron as Europe braces for ‘storm’
By William Maclean and Steve Holland LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Countries across Europe considered new curbs on movement on Tuesday while...
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‘Significant surge’ in European cases expected as Omicron spreads – WHO
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Health Organization's European head on Tuesday warned countries to brace for a "significant...
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