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Coronavirus: quick Covid-19 serological tests allowed in pharmacies

Being quickly tested for Covid-19 is now possible in pharmacies. French health minister has just allowed pharmacies to perform tests to find out if our bodies produced antibodies against coronavirus in a couple of minutes. This test is made based on a drop of blood and costs less than 20 euros.

Coronavirus: scientist warns the WHO coronavirus could be airborne

Over 200 scientists from 32 different countries have written an open letter to the World Health Organization: according to their research, coronavirus could be airborne more than we first thought. Minuscule droplets could be airborne through an entire room.

Coronavirus: China to test vaccine for military use

In late June, China has approved inoculation of a candidate vaccine against coronavirus for military use. An experimental vaccine with encouraging results but not sure to be put on the market.

WHO urges countries to “wake up” to fight against coronavirus

As the coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in Latin America, that for the first time this Friday July 3, 2020, exceeds Europe in terms of infections, the World Health Organization urges countries to “take control” over the pandemic.

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: WHO sounds the alarm regarding the resurgence of cases in Europe

Regarding the resurgence of coronavirus cases in Europe and the outbreak of many clusters, the World Health Organization is worried.

Coronavirus: WHO urges promising steroid Dexamethasone production to boom

Can dexamethasone be a cure to coronavirus? The clinical trial ran by British searchers seems promising, so much that the World Health Organization hailed the results the British scientists have found and urges to boom production.

Coronavirus: WHO halts chloroquine trials again

WHo already halted hydroxychloroquine trials back in May, and has announced this Wednesday June 17, 2020 they are halting trials around the molecule again. The readon being that several studies show its uselessness and tend to show negative effects. For the record, treating with hydroxychloroquine is allowed in France and recommended by professor Raoult.

Coronavirus: the situation is “worsening” worldwide WHO director says

As life is getting back to normal in many countries, the World Health Organization is worried and warns the world. On June 8th, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the covid-19 pandemic was “worsening” worldwide.

Coronavirus: Donald Trump cuts ties with WHO

In a press conference held this Friday May 29, American President Donald Trump has announced he was putting an end to the relationships between the United-States and the World Healht Organization.

[LIVE] WHO’s World Health Assembly on May 18 and 19, 2020

The World Health Organization is hosting the 73rd World Health Assembly for 10 days starting this Monday May 18, 2020. The heads of States keep this meeting, via videoconference on 2 days, and plan to address fair access to technologies, medications, and vaccines against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: WHO to investigate on the pandemic response

In a digital conference this Monday May 18, World Health Organization (WHO) director general has declared an independent investigation will be carried into how States managed their responses during the coronavirus health crisis.

Coronavirus: spraying disinfectant is harmful and dangerous, WHO says

Disinfecting streets to destroy coronavirus, this is the issue in many city halls. WHO has just said that it would be harmful and dangerous and warns countries, for the organization: spraying disinfectant in the streets will not kill coronavirus.

Coronavirus: how to put your protective face mask on and how to take it off

In order to curb the coronavirus epidemic, protective facemasks are more and more used by French. FFP2 masks, surgical masks or even cloth masks…. Each and everyone is trying to protect themselves against the virus. But do you know how to properly wear your mask? Here are the right gestures and mistakes you don’t want to make.

Coronavirus: Covid-19 may “never go away”, the WHO says

When will the Covid-19 pandemic end in the world? This is a question that the world, politicians, searchers and scientists are obsessed with. According to the World Health Organization, Covid-19 “may never go away”.

PlayOn Fest: the online concert festival with Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth…

That’s it, another beautiful lineup to enjoy as confined! PlayOn Fest comes to the Internet from April 24 to 27, 2020 with an exclusive lineup of international artists recorded across the world. On the menu? Lives from Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, David Guetta and even Slipknot. Goal? Collecting funds to help the World Health Organization as the health crisis keeps on striking the world.

Can you catch coronavirus twice?

This is a question many people ask after some patients cured have been tested positive for coronavirus another time.

Coronavirus: deconfinement is not the end of Covid-19 WHO says

WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus, who already alerted on a brutal deconfinement that could lead to a second coronavirus wave, sounds the alarm again and says this Monday: "We want to re-emphasize that easing restrictions is not the end of the epidemic in any country"

One World: Together At Home, big virtual concert with Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, Chris Martin… relive the virtual show

While the coronavirus epidemic is spreading across the world, Lady Gaga hosts a big virtual show on Saturday April 18, 2020. Called “One World: Together At Home”, this event will offer live shows by several and great artists, from their homes, such as Paul McCartney, Chris Martin from Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Elton Joh, Billie Eilish and even Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam and Andrea Bocelli. Relive this fantastic solidarity show on TV and on the Internet.

Coronavirus: WHO hails Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has been hailed by WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for his leadership as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.