The World Health Organization (WHO) pushes countries to join and invest in the COVAX facility to guarantee fair and timely access for everyone to the COVID-19 vaccine. “Investing in the COVAX Facility is the fastest way to end this pandemic and ensure a sustainable economic recovery,”
With several countries experiencing fresh COVID-19 outbreaks after periods of little or no transmission, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday highlighted the need for authorities to be able to move quickly to prevent further spread of the disease. These nations provide a cautionary tale because they show how “progress does not mean victory”, said WHO chief Tedros
UN News - Marking World Humanitarian Day, top UN officials are honouring humanitarian workers who are overcoming “huge challenges” to save and improve the lives of millions of women, men and children, hit hard by crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged everyone to applaud
UN News - “All indications” suggest that the extreme temperature reading of 54.4 degrees Celsius recorded in California’s Death Valley on Sunday, is legitimate, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday. “The weather station at Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California, reported a temperature of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=yYtl1Xhe19g&feature=emb_title From across the region, the UN in the Pacific brought together artists UN leaders, heads of State and international celebrities in the world’s first regional COVID-19 concert. “I’m very proud to be part of this historic event”, said Tofiga Fepulea’i, who hosted the concert in character as the
VP Democratic bet is "right person" for the role Kamala Harris stood in front of the crowd in Wilmington, Delaware, and shared a short story about her roots as she made her first appearance to the public as the running mate of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee
Commemorating International Youth Day, top UN officials have called on leaders around the world to “do everything possible” to enable young people to reach their fullest potential. Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended young peoples’ lives and aspirations and heightened their vulnerabilities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the
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
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Police camera video of Minneapolis officers arresting George Floyd was released to the public Monday and is available for publication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqiwt6vfNMM&feature=youtu.be The footage became available Monday after a Hennepin County judge ordered it released. News organizations including The Associated Press had already viewed
