Jun 05 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: WHO urges continued use of face masks worldwide In our news wrap Friday, worldwide deaths from COVID-19 neared 400,000, with more than quarter of those occurring in the U.S. The World Health Organization called for widespread use of face masks amid “evolving evidence” they can help reduce transmission. Continue watching
Jun 02 China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO By Associated Press The WHO repeatedly thanked the Chinese government for its work and commitment to transparency. But behind the scenes, there were significant delays by China and considerable frustration among WHO officials over the lack of outbreak data. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: WHO director asks U.S. to continue collaboration By Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted that the United States "will be designating" Antifa as a "terrorist organization" amid a week of unrest across the country. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 7:03 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. terminating relationship with WHO In our news wrap Friday, President Trump announced the U.S. is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, to which it gives about $450 million. Trump accuses the group of covering up China’s role in the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue watching
May 20 Watch 4:01 All 50 states partially reopen as CDC quietly releases its guidelines By Stephanie Sy All 50 states have now taken some steps to reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns. Their approaches vary, with only minor restrictions remaining in states like Texas, while New York still has strict limitations in place. Federal guidance from the CDC was… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 4:46 As states reopen, Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine By John Yang More states are lifting restrictions put in place to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Meanwhile, President Trump announced Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine, a drug unproven as a treatment for COVID-19. The disease's national death toll is… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 5:45 U.S.-China tensions take center stage at WHO summit The World Health Organization hosted its annual summit Monday. This year, the meeting was intended to enable world leaders to coordinate their responses to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the session was dominated by ongoing tensions between the… Continue watching
May 18 WHO to launch independent evaluation into coronavirus response By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press The World Health Organization has bowed to calls from most of its member states to launch an independent evaluation of how it managed the international response to the coronavirus. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: As new clusters emerge, WHO warns virus may be here to stay By Lorne Cook, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press New coronavirus clusters have appeared as nations struggle to balance reopening economies with preventing a second wave of infections and deaths. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing By Associated Press The World Health Organisation warned Monday there's a risk of coronavirus spreading further as countries start to relax their restrictions. Continue reading