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Ted Cruz Faces Backlash for FDA Abortion Letter
Hundreds of women die worldwide each day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
WHO Recommends Steroid Treatment for Severe COVID Cases
The public health agency noted that corticosteroid treatments could reduce mortality risks in critical COVID-19 patients.
Sweden's 'Herd Immunity' Mastermind Gets Promoted by WHO
Emails previously showed Johan Giesecke and state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell discussing herd immunity at the start of the pandemic.
Fast-tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Should Not Be Done 'Lightly,' WHO Says
The World Health Organization advised caution in fast-tracking a vaccine candidate but said that each country has the "sovereign right" to do so.
Letting Coronavirus Spread for Herd Immunity 'Very Dangerous': WHO Official
Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead on the COVID-19 pandemic, also said "it's possible" to catch coronavirus twice.
WHO Chief Calls Graft Involving PPE 'Unacceptable,' Says It's 'Murder'
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke about recent protests by health care workers across the globe because they don't have enough PPE, and corruption related to the lack of PPE.
How Long Before the Entire World is Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
The vaccine is not coming as soon as some think and Russia has questions to answer about whether its version can work, vaccine CEO says.
How a Biden Win Could Change the Course of America's Coronavirus Pandemic
Experts say Biden would take a more science-focused approach with better long-term results, but a new administration would come at the cost of short-term disruption.
Duterte Walks Back Offer to Putin to Test Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine
The Philippines leader had previously offered to test the coronavirus vaccine announced by Russia this week.
Russia's Vaccine Gamble—Putin's Sputnik Moment—Could Backfire Badly
The Russian president announced that the vaccine has been given regulatory approval, sparking concern among experts after less than two months of testing.
How Europe's Rise in Coronavirus Cases Compares With the U.S.
Despite having a population nearly three times larger than that of the U.S., Europe reported much lower weekly case counts than the U.S. in recent tallies.
Does Anyone Really Know How Much a COVID-19 Vaccine Will Cost Governments?
If there is no price too high for a successful vaccine, does that change if you've already paid for 100 unsuccessful ones?
Man Who Got COVID-19 Describes Near-death Experience: 'Like You Are in Mud'
"It was over. Over. 90 percent dead, Ten percent alive. Coronavirus tore my whole body up," Rick Hooks said.
WHO Casts Doubt on 'Silver Bullet' COVID Cure As U.S. Invests in Candidates
Dozens of potential COVID-19 vaccines are in development around the world, but the World Health Organization said there may never be a "silver bullet" cure.
Ohio Bans Hydroxychloroquine as Coronavirus Treatment
Hydroxychloroquine has been touted as a treatment and preventative measure for COVID-19 by President Donald Trump.
Global Health Security Needs New Thinking
We need ambition similar in scale to the Bretton Woods conference in the aftermath of World War Two.
WHO Says It Won't Be 'Distracted' After Pompeo Says China 'Bought' Director
The WHO's director-general said Thursday the politics surrounding the virus "have made things worse."
Mike Pompeo Says Britons Died from COVID-19 Because WHO 'Bought' by China
Mike Pompeo is said to have told MPs that the WHO was a "political, not a science-based organisation".
Infect Volunteers With Coronavirus to Speed up Vaccine Development: Experts
"We are writing to underscore the vast importance of human challenge trials as a method to help develop vaccines," an open letter signed by more than 120 scientists read.
How Does Bubonic Plague Spread, Can It Be Treated?
"Risk for getting plague is extremely low as long as precautions are taken," according to a statement from Colorado health officials, which also provided a list of safety measures that stressed the importance of staying away from wild animals.
Idea Coronavirus Was Dormant Before Outbreak Can't Be Excluded: WHO Rep
Melita Vujnovic was discussing reports the virus had been found in wastewater long before the first cases were reported.
Russia Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Distributed Next Month
There are at least 160 potential novel coronavirus vaccines in development in the U.S., Europe, China and Australia.
China Claims Unknown Pneumonia Deadlier Than Coronavirus is in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan officials have dismissed the reports as "fake news."
Bill Nye Shares TikTok Video on Importance of Face Masks
"When you're out in public, please wear a mask," Nye said.
WHO Chief: "How Is It Difficult to Unite to Fight a Common Enemy?"
The remarks could be viewed as a thinly veiled response to the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency.
Walking the Walk on WHO Withdrawal
Withdrawal from the WHO does not mean abdication of international obligations.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Takes Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
The president has spent months downplaying the severity of the virus, which has claimed the lives of more than 66,000 people in Brazil.
Pence Says WHO 'Let the World Down' Over Coronavirus as U.S. Pulls Out
The vice president said the global health body had provided "ill-fated" advice on handling the coronavirus outbreak.
GOP Senator Lamar Alexander Breaks With Trump on WHO Exit
Senator Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate health committee, warned that America's withdrawal from the group could impede the world's quest for a coronavirus vaccine.
U.S. Officially Withdraws From the World Health Organization
"This won't protect American lives or interests—it leaves Americans sick & America alone," Senator Bob Menendez, a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said.

