United Nations News - Nearly 820 million children worldwide do not have basic handwashing facilities at school, putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 and other transmittable diseases, according to a report published on Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s
Moscow - Russia is the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine after less than two months of testing on humans. Officials dubbed the vaccine "Sputnik V", named after the Soviet-era satellite that was the first launched into space. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the vaccine,
Scientists at Duke University tested 14 different types of face-covering and found that one of them actually increases the risk of COVID-19 infection. The coverings ranged from the kind worn by healthcare professionals to neck fleeces and DIY face coverings. "The fundamental question is, how well does
In the Caribbean, breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of birth is fairly high, however, continued exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is low at approximately 39%. The benefits of breastfeeding are tremendous for both mother and baby. This nutrient-rich product is the first line of a baby’s defence
UN DAILY WRAP - The fight against plastic pollution is being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the use of disposable masks, gloves and other protective equipment soars, but UN agencies and partners insist that, if effective measures are put into place, the amount of
United Nations News - Governments everywhere should adopt a much more focused approach to stopping coronavirus transmission if they want to avoid having to impose sweeping lockdowns once again. That’s the message on Monday from the World Health Organization, (WHO), whose head of emergencies, Dr Mike
United Nations News - COVID-19 cases worldwide have surpassed 15 million, and nearly 620,000 deaths. On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged people everywhere to play a part in preventing further spread of the disease, warning that there will be no return to “the
Country's curfew remains in effect Puerto Rico has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, pushing its governor to announce major rollbacks including the continued closure of leisure establishments such as bars, gyms, theaters, and casinos. As of writing, the U.S. territory has recorded more than 10,000 cases
But COVID-19 risks blowing HIV progress way off course A recent report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) revealed that the new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the Caribbean has decreased by 29 percent since 2010, while AIDS-related deaths have
The Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) in South Florida shares words of wisdom with Caribbean colleagues, to join forces against COVID-19 pandemic. Press Release - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways that people work, communicate, and socialize, giving birth to this “new normality” that, though widely
