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WHO details tips on how to wear surgical mask
The World Health Organization (WHO) has offered the following advice on when and how to use a surgical mask properly amid the novel coronavirus epidemic.
WHO details protective tips against novel coronavirus
Amid global efforts to tackle the novel coronavirus epidemic, the World Health Organization has offered the following advice on basic protective measures.
WHO urges "no stigma" to be associated with new coronavirus
Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Program, urged here Friday that no stigma should be associated with the new coronavirus.
WHO to accelerate research, innovation for new coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is convening a global research and innovation forum to mobilise international action in response to the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
No panic, no rumour, says Chinese envoy about coronavirus
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Thursday urged all to remain alert instead of creating panic and spreading rumours noting that no Chinese national here and no Bangladesh national in China is infected with coronavirus.
China deaths rise to 490, Japan confirms 10 cases on ship
Deaths from a new virus rose to 490 in mainland China on Wednesday while new cases on a Japanese cruise ship, in Hong Kong and in Thailand showed the increasing spread of the outbreak and renewed attention toward containing it.
WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the novel coronavirus epidemic has not become a pandemic but an outbreak with multiple foresides, and that fighting against the "epidemic of information," rumors or false information, is crucial.
WHO working with Google to combat virus misinformation
The World Health Organization is working with Google to ensure that people get facts from WHO first when they search for information about the new virus that recently emerged in China.
WHO official praises China's "proactive" response to coronavirus outbreak
A senior official of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday praised China for its "proactive" effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control
China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads in their countries.