Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 40 million worldwide
Over the weekend, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide exceeded 40 million. It’s only been a month since the global count passed 30 million,…
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Getting infected with coronavirus does not guarantee future immunity
A man in the United States was infected with the coronavirus twice and became ill the second time. That is evidence that only a vaccine…
The coronavirus can survive on surfaces for a month, new study shows
The coronavirus can survive on surfaces such as banknotes, mobile screens, and stainless steel for 28 days, which is longer than previously thought, new research…
Norway allocates an extra 20 million kroner to strengthen WHO
The Norwegian government plans to allocate NOK 20 million beyond its usual contribution to the World Health Organization (WHO). “The pandemic has shown us the…
WHO estimate: 10% of world’s population infected with coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10% of the world’s population may have been infected with the coronavirus. During the organization’s board meeting on…
Solberg on fair distribution of corona vaccines: – Formidable challenge
It may prove impossible to find a way to ensure a globally fair distribution of corona vaccines and medicine, says Prime Minister Erna Solberg (Høyre)….
WHO starts Coronavirus “solidarity trial” in Norway
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) global “solidarity trial” to evaluate possible Covid-19 medicines begins in Norway. The first patient to participate in the drug trial…
WHO asks new countries with corona infections to take immediate action
Seven new countries have reported corona infection in the past 24 hours, including Norway. The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking countries to take immediate…
Norway supports efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Norway is supporting the urgent global response to the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, and is providing NOK 10 million to the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Gaming Disorder is officially a diagnosis
WHO: Gaming Disorder is officially a diagnosis The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that gaming Disorder is an official diagnosis. According to the WHO,…
WHO warns about the spread of measles in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) urged European countries to provide more vaccinations against measles.The number of infected persons is significantly higher than last year. …
About 7 million people die from air pollution every year
Worldwide, around 7 million people die as a result of poor air quality every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a…
Norwegian WHO Summit in Syria says Norway should contribute more
Elizabeth Hoff, who heads the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) work in Syria, believes Norway and other humanitarian agencies should do more to bring the wartorn…
WHO withdraws appointment of Mugabe
WHO withdraws the appointment of Robert Mugabe as a goodwill Ambassador The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) withdraws the appointment of Zimbabwean President…
WHO submits warning against super-gonorrhea
WHO submits warning against super-gonorrhea At least three people have become infected with a type of non-treatable gonorrhea, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)….
Preparations ready for a large-scale trial of malaria vaccine in Africa
A new malaria vaccine will be tested on 360,000 children in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The children, who…
World Health Organisation (WHO) says two billion people drink contaminated water
According to the World Health Organization, drastic improvements are needed to ensure access to clean water worldwide. Simultaneously, the Red Cross struck a powerful cholera…
WHO: 1.7 million children die each year from polluted environment
More than one in four deaths among children under five is due to unsafe drinking water, air pollution, passive smoking and poor hygiene, according to…
