"This is not charity, it's in every country's best interest. We sink or we swim together."

US, Russia, China opt out of global plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines

Teamwork is Very Important

The World Health Organization and other groups are coordinating a global effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The U.S. refused to help.

US, Russia, China Opt Out of Global Plan to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

READ MORE: <a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/09/covid-19-vaccine-pact-includes-156-countries-but-not-us-china-or-russia/">156 countries commit to fair COVID-19 vaccine access, but US won’t join</a> [Ars Technica]

More on vaccines: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/trump-approve-covid-vaccine-before-done-testing">Trump Wants To Approve a COVID Vaccine Before They&#8217;re Done Testing It</a>

Rx/Medicines

"This isn't just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do."

The pandemic “has shown what humans are capable of — both positively and negatively.”

WHO calls COVID-19 the "most severe" health crisis in its history

Gold Medal

According to the director-general of the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 pandemic is the most severe health crisis in the organization's history.

WHO Calls COVID-19 the “Most Severe” Health Crisis in Its History

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2237475-covid-19-news-this-is-the-most-severe-health-crisis-ever-says-who/">Covid-19 news: This is the &#8220;most severe&#8221; health crisis ever, says WHO</a> [New Scientist]

More on COVID-19: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/kazakhstan-denies-disease-deadlier-covid19">Kazakhstan Denies China&#8217;s Claim of Disease Deadlier Than COVID-19</a>

Developments

"The pandemic continues to accelerate."

COVID-19 drug trials just took a huge hit.

Major COVID drug study accused of relying on falsified data

Trust Issues

An open letter signed by hundreds of researchers today points out many glaring issues with a controversial hydroxychloroquine study.

Major COVID Drug Study Accused of Relying on Falsified Data

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/mysterious-company-s-coronavirus-papers-top-medical-journals-may-be-unraveling">A mysterious company’s coronavirus papers in top medical journals may be unraveling</a> [Science]

More on the study: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/hydroxychloroquine-increased-death-risk">LARGE STUDY: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE LINKED TO INCREASED DEATH RISK</a>

The numbers just don't add up.

"I ask the population to be calm and to continue to respect hygiene measures."

World Health Organization confirms new Ebola outbreak in the Congo

11th Outbreak

The World Health Organization just confirmed that the Democratic Republic of Congo now has two unrelated Ebola outbreaks occurring simultaneously.

World Health Organization Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in the Congo

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/experts-scramble-confirm-second-ebola-outbreak-drc/">Second Ebola outbreak confirmed in DRC after four people die</a> [The Telegraph]

More on Ebola: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/ebola-vaccine-congo-outbreak">Ebola Is Back. Here&#8217;s How This Outbreak Is Different</a>

"This outbreak is a reminder that Covid-19 is not the only health threat people face."

"The world needs these tools and needs them fast."

US ditches global team helping develop COVID vaccine

Shitting the Bed Again

The United States has ditched a global initiative led by the World Health Organization to accelerate cooperation on a coronavirus vaccine.

US Ditches Global Team Helping Develop COVID Vaccine

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/24/us-stays-away-as-world-leaders-agree-action-on-covid-19-vaccine">US stays away as world leaders agree action on Covid-19 vaccine</a> [The Guardian]

More on the US response: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/bill-gates-covid-like-world-war">BILL GATES: COVID IS LIKE A WORLD WAR, EXCEPT FOR ONE THING</a>

"The fight against Covid-19 is a common human good and there should be no division in order to win this battle."

"Early data suggests that a relatively small percentage of the populations may have been infected."

WHO: Only a tiny fraction of the population has had COVID

Fighting the Virus

During briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom said "that a relatively small percentage of the populations may have been infected" by the coronavirus.

WHO: Only a Tiny Fraction of the Population Has Had COVID

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/apr/20/studies-suggest-very-few-have-had-covid-19-without-symptoms">WHO warns that few have developed antibodies to Covid-19</a> [The Guardian]

More on the pandemic: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/first-covid-19-home-test-kit-authorized-fda">FIRST COVID-19 AT-HOME TEST KIT AUTHORIZED BY FDA</a>

The global fight against COVID-19 may only be starting.

The WHO seems to be Trump's latest scapegoat for the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump threatens to pull funding for the World Health Organization

Buck Passing

During a press briefing for the White House coronavirus task force, Trump threatened to pull funding for the WHO, but backtracked when he was challenged.

Trump Threatens to Pull Funding for the World Health Organization

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/07/trump-coronavirus-who-funding-deaths-briefing">Trump threatens to hold WHO funding, then backtracks, amid search for scapegoat</a> [The Guardian]

More on the WHO: <a href="https://futurism.com/who-special-adviser-trump-coronavirus-incoherent">WHO Special Adviser: Trump’s Coronavirus Remarks Were “Incoherent”</a>

Minutes later, he backtracked and contradicted himself.

The WHO really would like you to call your damn mom.

The WHO wants you to ditch the phrase "social distancing"

Can You Turn Up Your Mic?

The World Health Organization is officially "distancing" itself from the phrase "social distancing" and is recommending "physical  distancing" instead.

The WHO Wants You to Ditch the Phrase “Social Distancing”

Let's all just use "physical distancing" instead, OK?

"In the meantime, we recommend using rather paracetamol, and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication."

WHO recommends avoiding Ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms

Ibu-no-fen

On Tuesday, the World Health Organization officially started recommending against taking ibuprofen to treat symptoms of COVID-19.

WHO Recommends Avoiding Ibuprofen to Treat COVID-19 Symptoms

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/who-recommends-to-avoid-taking-ibuprofen-for-covid-19-symptoms">WHO Now Officially Recommends to Avoid Taking Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Symptoms</a>

More on the saga: <a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/advil-coronavirus-worse-ibuprofen">Report: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Could Worsen Coronavirus Symptoms</a>

Advil may worsen the symptoms of COVID-19 — depending on who you ask.

"We're deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction."

WHO: Coronavirus outbreak now officially a pandemic

Unfortunate Update

The World Health Organization formally declared that the coronavirus outbreak is a pandemic, citing a concerningly weak response from some countries.

WHO: Coronavirus Outbreak Now Officially a Pandemic

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/who-declares-the-coronavirus-outbreak-a-global-pandemic.html">World Health Organization declares the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic</a> [CNBC]

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