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Covid: antigen tests less effective to detect Omicron, according to American health authorities

As the Omicron variant dominates in several countries across the world, are PCR and antigen tests likely to detect this new variant? According to the U.S. health authorities, antigen tests are less sensitive to Omicron.

Covid: Indian variant detected in at least 53 territories, according to WHO

This May 26, 2021, the World Health Organization reveals the B.1.617 variant – more commonly known as Indian variant – has been reported in at least 53 territories across the world, mainly in India, but as well as in the United Kingdom. Yet, the World Health Organization states they have noticed the Covid-19 epidemic was declining in Europe as well as in South-Eastern Asia.

Covid: WHO approves Moderna’s vaccine for emergency use

This Friday April 30, WHO announced they have approved Moderna’s vaccine for emergency use. Good news for disadvantaged countries.

Covid: wearing a mask for Christmas? French mostly against, a survey says

As the Holidays are just around the corner, the World Health Organization thinks the spread risk is particularly high. Wearing a facemask is therefore recommended during family reunions for the Holidays. A survey conducted for RTL and Orange says that 68% of the French are not willing to comply with this rule.

Coronavirus: WHO to send team to China to investigate and find origins of the epidemic

The World Health Organization will send a team of searchers and experts to China to investigate origins of the Coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus: The World Health Organization now characterizes the epidemic as a pandemic

After assessing the threat by this virus as very high, the World Health Organization (WHO) now considers the epidemic as a pandemic.