Coronavirus is 'One Big Wave,' Says WHO

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.28.2020 21:17 PM

At the most recent briefing of the WHO in Geneva earlier this week, experts reminded the public to follow basic guidelines during the pandemic. With people stuck with the mindset that COVID-19 may be seasonal like influenza, the WHO reminded people that the new virus is different and comes as 'one big wave.'

[COVID-19 Update] WHO Counters Initial Claim: Coronavirus Can Be Spread Airborne Indoors

07.09.2020 22:15 PM

The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.

Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic People Cause the Most Coronavirus Infections

07.09.2020 08:48 AM

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

WHO Reviewing Evidence of Coronavirus' Airborne Transmission After Scientists' Plea

07.07.2020 23:34 PM

The World Health Organization says it is now reviewing evidence that points to the coronavirus being transmitted through the airborne route. This was after a group of scientists called out the agency to consider changing their guidelines on COVID-19.

Coronavirus Is Airborne: 239 Experts Call on the WHO to Update Its COVID-19 Guidelines

07.06.2020 00:44 AM

A group of experts has come together with a common claim: the coronavirus is airborne. The scientists are to publish an open letter to the World Health Organization, suggesting it to update its recommendations for preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

Oxford Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine to Push Through Despite WHO's Order to Stop

05.27.2020 05:08 AM

The WHO announced on Monday the suspension of trials involving the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. However, an Oxford trial claims to be continuing despite the organization's previous order. Click the link above to learn more.

WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus Trials: How the 'Game Changer' Turned into Possible Danger

05.25.2020 22:12 PM

The World Health Organization is temporarily putting a hold on clinical trials for the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. This decision was after studies showed that the drug potentially caused heart problems and even death. Click the link above to learn more.

Teen in Italy Showed Unusual Toe Marks That Are Now Considered Among Bizaare Symptoms of COVID-19

04.15.2020 22:31 PM

He was thought to be bitten by a spider at first before he was tested positive of coronavirus. Purple chickenpox or chilblain-like marks on toes are now found to be new symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Lock-Downs Alone Can Not Defeat COVID-19, Says WHO Expert

03.24.2020 06:32 AM

A top expert at the World Health Organization said lockdowns are not enough to combat COVID-19. There are more ways needed to be done to fith the disease.

WHO Launches the WhatsApp Chatbot to Receive Warnings About the Dangers of COVID-19

03.21.2020 07:26 AM

The World Health Organization recently launched an app that will send people warning about the dangers of COVID-19.

Claims Ibuprofen Worsen COVID-19 are Baseless, According to EU

03.20.2020 08:31 AM

The healthcare regulator of the European Union, on Wednesday, said, there is no evidence linking anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen with COVID-19 that's fast-spreading in the whole world.

WHO Officially Labels Coronavirus Outbreak as Pandemic

03.12.2020 00:35 AM

The World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom announced early today that it has officially labeled the latest coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) as a pandemic.

Pandemic vs Epidemic

03.12.2020 00:35 AM

Does everyone really know what the word "pandemic" means? (Photo : Alexia newsletter on Flickr) It's not ordinary and frequent that a respiratory illness becomes the main topic of conversations, discussions, and arguments in the United States.

WHO: COVID-19 Can Still Be Stopped From Becoming a Pandemic

03.03.2020 19:30 PM

The World Health Organization still refuses to declare COVID-19 as pandemic despite its global spread soars by the hour. The reason may be with what will happen when we deploy the P-word.

Malnutrition and Obesity Are Now Inseparable, According to a New Report

12.24.2019 06:19 AM

The report has described that this is the first time that nutritionists were able to experience that these two serious nutrition issues are commonly found together.

A New Report Warns The Public of 250 Million Obese Kids By 2030

11.01.2019 08:30 AM

A new report states that in the next ten years, 17 million more children will be obese. This spike in the number can cause a strain in the healthcare system.

The World is NOT Prepared for the Ensuing Pandemic, Says Board of Experts

09.25.2019 08:54 AM

There's a "real threat" of a pandemic that could kill up to 80 million people. (Photo : Physicians Weekly) In a recent report published by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, we, as a global civilization, are not adequately prepared for a global pandemic-if there was one.

WHO Says Burnout is Now a Syndrome

07.17.2019 09:17 AM

In the organization's new edition of the write-up, burnout was upgraded into a syndrome. (Photo : Gerd Altmann) Working hard has been one of the many practices in career advancement.

WHO Issues New Guideline on Screen Time Restrictions for Children

05.02.2019 11:41 AM

The World Health Organization has issued its first ever restriction guidelines for screen time for children.

WHO Reports 3 Confirmed Zika Virus Cases In India; Find Out Details About The Disease Here

05.29.2017 17:06 PM

The Zika virus was reported to reach India with 3 cases already. As it is widely known by some that Zika virus comes from Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, nobody could stop the infection spreading.

Ebola Zaire Outbreak Hits Democratic Republic Of Congo, WHO Confirms

05.15.2017 04:06 AM

A new Ebola Zaire virus hits the DRC. The World Health Organization contains the virus to avoid an epidemic.