China has said scientists from the World Health Organisation investigating the origins of Covid-19 will be allowed into the country on Thursday. On their arrival, the experts will meet with Chinese counterparts, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a one-sentence statement that gave no other details. The international community is hoping the experts can … Read more
China claims its ban on a WHO mission to find the origin of coronavirus is a ‘misunderstanding’ amid growing suspicions of a cover-up It comes after the head of WHO criticised China for not finalising permissions Foreign Ministry said China’s position on origins of virus ‘has always been open’ Spokesman Hua Chunying said that China is … Read more
Stifling. Itchy. Dehumanising. Oppressive. Profoundly un-British. Just some of the terms used to describe the experience of mask-wearing. Despite the discomfort, we put up with it for the health of our nation and, so we’re told, to do what we can to bring this nightmare to an end, as soon as possible. And last week, … Read more
The World Health Organization has pleaded with families to wear face masks and socially distance at Christmas get-togethers to cut the risk of spreading coronavirus. The UN agency said the measures would ‘contribute significantly’ to saving lives and preventing loved ones from getting sick, but admitted they ‘may feel awkward’. In updated guidance published today, the WHO … Read more
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyseus is accused of aiding genocide in Ethiopia: Nobel peace prize nominee lodges complaint with International Criminal Court American economist David Steinman accused WHO chief of being one of three officials who directed Ethopia’s security forces from 2013 to 2015 Tedros, who denies the allegations, was Ethiopia’s foreign minister until 2016 The … Read more
Former New Zealand PM who is investigating China’s response to the Covid outbreak is in row over her links to Meghan Markle’s TV anchor friend Helen Clark is to co-chair investigation into China’s response to Covid outbreak Now calls for the former New Zealand PM to resign over her close ties to Beijing Human rights … Read more
The World Health Organization has urged leaders to stop using lockdowns as a ‘primary control method’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, prompting President Trump to tell a Florida rally that he was right all along. Trump stepped out Monday for his first campaign event since he came down with coronavirus and defended his stance on keeping … Read more
The World Health Organization has urged leaders to stop using lockdowns as a ‘primary control method’ amid the coronavirus pandemic, prompting President Trump to tell a Florida rally that he was right all along. Trump stepped out Monday for his first campaign event since he came down with coronavirus and defended his stance on keeping … Read more
Madrid’s roads were today brought to a standstill by anti-lockdown protesters demanding that the government resign over its handling of coronavirus. Supporters of the right-wing Vox party blocked the capital’s main thoroughfare with cars and waved flags, while similar demonstrations took place in Barcelona and Seville, on Spain’s National Day. It comes amid a standoff … Read more
Holland becomes one of the world’s covid hot-spots after refusing to bring in face mask rules and its testing system dismally failed to meet demands Per capita infection rate in Holland is among the top ten countries in the world Spike in cases has caught the country’s testing system on its heels Today parliament debated … Read more