Cat tests positive for coronavirus in England A pet cat has tested positive in England for the new coronavirus that causes Covid-19, the government said in the first confirmed case of an … News • 27 Jul 20
WHO: Worst of Covid pandemic 'yet to come' Six months since the coronavirus outbreak began, the pandemic is far from over, the World Health Organization has said, warning that "the worst is yet … Coronavirus • 29 Jun 20
At a glance: Latest global Covid-19 developments World Health Organization member states have agreed to an independent probe into the WHO's response. World • 19 May 20
Loss of smell or taste added to NHS Covid-19 symptoms A loss or changed sense of taste or smell are to be added to the coronavirus symptoms list in the UK, weeks after experts first … UK • 18 May 20
Countries must remain 'on alert', warns WHO All countries must remain "on alert" over the possibility of further transmission of the coronavirus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. Coronavirus • 03 May 20
WHO reiterates that coronavirus is a danger to children The World Health Organization reiterated its warning that children can also be affected by the new coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of several young … Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
WHO chief deeply concerned about rapid rate of pandemic The World Health Organization has said it is deeply concerned about the near-exponential escalation of the new coronavirus pandemic, with the number of deaths doubling … Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
Cyber-attacks against WHO 'more than double' Hackers targeted the World Health Organisation earlier this month, with cyber-attacks more than doubling - according to a senior WHO official. News • 24 Mar 20
China has no new domestic virus cases for first time China has today marked a major milestone in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic as it recorded zero domestic infections for the first time since … Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20
'Chronic shortage' of coronavirus protective masks The world is running out of masks and other protective equipment against the coronavirus, the World Health Organization chief has warned. World • 07 Feb 20
The coronavirus: What we know The coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan, the capital of China's central province of Hubei, has killed 170 people in the country and infected more … World • 30 Jan 20
WHO declares public health emergency over coronavirus The World Health Organisation has declared that the coronavirus epidemic in China now constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. World • 30 Jan 20
Australian scientists claim coronavirus breakthrough A team of scientists in Australia has said it has successfully developed a lab-grown version of coronavirus, the first to be recreated outside of China, … World • 29 Jan 20
Number of men who smoke and use tobacco falling - WHO The number of men who smoke and use tobacco has stopped rising and is on the turn for the first time. Health • 19 Dec 19
Ireland first country recognised as age-friendly by WHO Ireland has become the first country to be acknowledged as age-friendly by the World Health Organisation. Ireland • 16 Dec 19
Public urged to be 'up to date' with vaccinations The Department of Health has called on the public to ensure that they are "up to date" with the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination. News • 16 Apr 19
Global measles cases 'up 300% year-on-year' - WHO Measles cases rose 300% worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the World Health Organisation has said. World • 15 Apr 19
Measles cases increase by 30% worldwide - WHO Measles is on the rise around the world and especially in Europe and Latin America, in part because parents shun vaccines, the World Health Organisation … World • 29 Nov 18
Congo confirms near record number of new Ebola cases Thirteen new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the highest daily counts since the start of the … World • 22 Nov 18
Use of 'green' fuels breaching WHO air guidelines A study at NUI Galway has found that emissions from so-called 'green' fuels like wood and peat - including pellets - have regularly breached World … Air pollution • 14 Sep 18
Obesity threatening EU life expectancy gains, WHO says Life expectancy in Europe continues to increase but obesity and the growing proportion of people who are overweight risks reversing this trend, the World Health … World • 12 Sep 18
WHO warns of new cholera outbreak in Yemen Yemen may be on the brink of a new cholera epidemic, with a heightened death rate due to widespread malnutrition, the World Health Organisation has … Yemen • 03 Aug 18
21% of children in wealthy countries never breastfed Wealthy countries are not doing enough to track levels of breastfeeding within a baby's first hour of life, global health leaders have said. Health • 31 Jul 18
One in eight to have type 2 diabetes by 2045 - study Almost a quarter of the world's population will be obese by 2045, according to a new study. Health • 23 May 18
WHO Director-General rescinds Mugabe appointment The World Health Organisation has rescinded the appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador after major Western donors and rights groups voiced … World • 22 Oct 17
