Feed MRSS-S oms_organizacion_mundial_salud_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:38:23 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-on-alert-over-new-covid-variant-that-has-caused-a-surge-in-cases-here-are-the-symptoms-n/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:38:23 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-on-alert-over-new-covid-variant-that-has-caused-a-surge-in-cases-here-are-the-symptoms-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan “So far, the evidence suggests that NB.1.8.1 may spread more easily and partially evade immunity from previous infections or vaccination,” according to a leading virologist. “So far, the evidence suggests that NB.1.8.1 may spread more easily and partially evade immunity from previous infections or vaccination,” according to a leading virologist. Coronavirus Covid-19 OMS Salud Vacunas Dado Ruvic (REUTERS) FILE PHOTO: The word "COVID-19" is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration FILE PHOTO: The word "COVID-19" is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo FILE PHOTO: The word "COVID-19" is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo <p>This isn’t recycled news—<b>there’s a new COVID variant, and it’s making waves.</b> It’s causing high fever spikes in adults, even among those who are vaccinated or previously infected, along with fatigue, chills, weakness, coughing, sneezing, and runny noses. It’s a familiar pattern, but that doesn’t make it any less serious. In most cases, symptoms last three to five days.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/who-on-alert-over-new-covid-variant-that-has-caused-a-surge-in-cases-here-are-the-symptoms-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/shocking-footage-who-chief-involved-in-israel-strike-in-yemeni-airport-v/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:08:53 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/shocking-footage-who-chief-involved-in-israel-strike-in-yemeni-airport-v/ AStv Tedros Adhanom, WHO chief, was seen involved in the Israeli strike against Sanaa airport in Yemen. Tedros Adhanom, WHO chief, was seen involved in the Israeli strike against Sanaa airport in Yemen. Israel OMS Aeropuertos Ataques militares Shocking: Israel airport strike involves WHO chief Shocking: Israel airport strike involves WHO chief Shocking: Israel airport strike involves WHO chief <p><br/></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n-2/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:25:41 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n-2/ Corina González,Greg Heilman Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, affecting some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, affecting some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Gripe aviar Gripe Estados Unidos CDC Enfermedades infecciosas Enfermedades OMS How is H5N2 bird flu transmitted and what differences does it have from the common flu? Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, affecting some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, affecting some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5QWBRVWXBJBWPLCAJSE367PFRQ.jpg?auth=ffe23884975c6a390be0abb2bbd5dcb27715c9ca0ef64ffade323d48ee9acf83" width="4860" height="3236" alt="Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, affecting some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans."></img><p>In June of this year, <b>the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the death of a person who had contracted the bird flu strain A (H5N2), </b>the first laboratory-confirmed human case of influenza A (H5N2) virus infection reported worldwide.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n-2/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/vietnam-investigating-the-death-of-dozens-of-tigers-and-lions-from-bird-flu-n/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:54:04 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/vietnam-investigating-the-death-of-dozens-of-tigers-and-lions-from-bird-flu-n/ Mario Sáez,Greg Heilman Vietnamese authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures following the deaths of 47 tigers, three lions and a panther following an outbreak of bird flu Vietnamese authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures following the deaths of 47 tigers, three lions and a panther following an outbreak of bird flu Gripe aviar Gripe A Vietnam Tigres Leones OMS Sociedad Infecciones Enfermedades animales Wikimedia Commons Vietnam investigating the death of dozens of tigers and lions from bird flu Vietnamese authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures following the deaths of 47 tigers, three lions and a panther following an outbreak of bird flu Vietnamese authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures following the deaths of 47 tigers, three lions and a panther following an outbreak of bird flu <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YFT5E7TEH5HI7CV4RMATARXUZY.jpg?auth=beb0ea44a47f87d78fb201a88568d40147889704d43c0d695815e2acfa548c74" width="640" height="427" alt="Vietnamese authorities have stepped up biosecurity measures following the deaths of 47 tigers, three lions and a panther following an outbreak of bird flu"></img><p>An outbreak of the <b>H5N1 virus</b>, commonly known as <a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/is-there-a-danger-in-consuming-raw-milk-due-to-bird-flu-infections-in-the-us-according-to-experts-n/" target="_blank">bird flu</a>, has killed 47 tigers, three lions and a panther at two private zoos in southern <b>Vietnam</b>, state media reported.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/vietnam-investigating-the-death-of-dozens-of-tigers-and-lions-from-bird-flu-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/is-talc-bad-for-you-who-declares-talc-probably-carcinogenic-n/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:43:48 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/is-talc-bad-for-you-who-declares-talc-probably-carcinogenic-n/ Arianna Villaescusa,Gidget Alikpala The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans. Here are some of talc’s effects on health. The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans. Here are some of talc’s effects on health. ONU Salud OMS Johnson & Johnson Cáncer Maquillaje azerbaijan_stockers | Freepik Is talc bad for you? WHO declares talc ‘probably carcinogenic’ The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans. Here are some of talc’s effects on health. The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans. Here are some of talc’s effects on health. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/0FiDsWXd4glaCigaUcpMHBNg5t4=/arc-photo-diarioas/eu-central-1-prod/public/N24VI4BIK5GSRH4LBR5GXLGXLE.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has declared talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans. Here are some of talc’s effects on health."></img><p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified talc as a “probably carcinogenic” substance for humans. The <b>International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)</b>, a WHO organization, issued the warning after a study showed that this mineral can cause cancer in people. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/is-talc-bad-for-you-who-declares-talc-probably-carcinogenic-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/r3LY4j5rHTsev-Blxlmq0CiATyY=/arc-photo-diarioas/eu-central-1-prod/public/Q5E6UXN24ZHQHGQD6JZDI4ZQQA.png" width="1919" height="1500" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:53:57 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n-2/ Corina González,Greg Heilman Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, which have affected some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, which have affected some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Gripe aviar Gripe Estados Unidos CDC Enfermedades infecciosas Enfermedades OMS How is H5N2 avian influenza transmitted and how does it differ from regular influenza? Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, which have affected some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, which have affected some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5QWBRVWXBJBWPLCAJSE367PFRQ.jpg?auth=ffe23884975c6a390be0abb2bbd5dcb27715c9ca0ef64ffade323d48ee9acf83" width="4860" height="3236" alt="Avian flu has been causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, which have affected some people, raising concerns about how it is transmitted to humans."></img><p>This week, <b>the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the death of a person who had contracted the bird flu strain A (H5N2), </b>the first laboratory-confirmed human case of influenza A (H5N2) virus infection reported worldwide.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/how-is-h5n2-bird-flu-transmitted-and-what-differences-does-it-have-from-the-common-flu-n-2/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-who-advises-against-taking-saccharin-and-stevia-n/ Thu, 18 May 2023 03:45:54 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-who-advises-against-taking-saccharin-and-stevia-n/ Aitana Villegas The WHO has warned that artificial sweeteners can be harmful to health in the long term, do not help control weight and lack nutritional value. The WHO has warned that artificial sweeteners can be harmful to health in the long term, do not help control weight and lack nutritional value. OMS Nutrición Salud Azúcar Edulcorantes The WHO advises against taking saccharin and stevia The international health organization has warned that they can be harmful to health in the long term, do not help control weight and lack nutritional value. The international health organization has warned that they can be harmful to health in the long term, do not help control weight and lack nutritional value. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/diarioas/H4LDVXRHJNFRTITEQOXHDMCNRA.jpg" width="1280" height="847" alt="The international health organization has warned that they can be harmful to health in the long term, do not help control weight and lack nutritional value."></img><p>The <b>World Health Organization</b> has issued a new <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/05/1136667" target="_blank">warning</a>. This time, related to the consumption of artificial or non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). As specified by the United Nations body, artificial sweeteners such as saccharin or stevia can be harmful to health in the long term. And, if they are used for a long time, they can cause <b>an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, as well as mortality in adults</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-who-advises-against-taking-saccharin-and-stevia-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>What sweeteners does the WHO recommend not to take?</h3><ul> <li>Aspartame</li> <li>Cyclamates</li> <li>Saccharin</li> <li>Stevia and derivatives</li> <li>Acesulfame K</li> <li>Advantame</li> <li>Neotame</li> <li>Sucralose</li> </ul> https://en.as.com/latest_news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-omicron-strain-xbb15-named-kraken-n/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:10:14 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-omicron-strain-xbb15-named-kraken-n/ Greg Heilman Covid-19 infections are on the rise once again across the US as a new highly transmissible subvariant of Omicron quickly becomes the dominant strain. Covid-19 infections are on the rise once again across the US as a new highly transmissible subvariant of Omicron quickly becomes the dominant strain. Coronavirus Enfermedades Estados Unidos OMS CDC Everything you need to know about the new Omicron strain XBB.1.5 named ‘Kraken’ Covid-19 infections are on the rise once again across the US as a new highly transmissible subvariant of Omicron quickly becomes the dominant strain. Covid-19 infections are on the rise once again across the US as a new highly transmissible subvariant of Omicron quickly becomes the dominant strain. <p>A new version of the Omicron strain, XBB.1.5, is quickly becoming the dominant cause of covid-19 in the United States. <b>The highly transmissible subvariant has been dubbed ‘Kraken’ as an informal way of distinguishing it from the alphabet soup of Omicron variants</b> currently causing covid-19 infections.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-omicron-strain-xbb15-named-kraken-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/18/latest_news/1642541353_227143.html Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:55:06 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/18/latest_news/1642541353_227143.html Greg Heilman Dr Rafael Bengoa talks to AS about the coronavirus pandemic, its future and policies to mitigate it, along with misconceptions about vaccination. Dr Rafael Bengoa talks to AS about the coronavirus pandemic, its future and policies to mitigate it, along with misconceptions about vaccination. Barack Obama OMS Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic Coronavirus ONU Virology Outbreak Infectious diseases Public health Microbiology Diseases Health policy International organisations Medicine Health service Foreign relations Health Biology Life sciences former obama,administration,advisor,dr bengoa,on,coronavirus,and,omicron,variant,dr rafael bengoa,to,as,about,the,its,future,policies,mitigar,it,along,with,misconceptions,vaccination CORONAVIRUS Dr Rafael Bengoa talks to AS about the coronavirus pandemic, its future and policies to mitigate it, along with misconceptions about vaccination. Dr Rafael Bengoa talks to AS about the coronavirus pandemic, its future and policies to mitigate it, along with misconceptions about vaccination. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2022/01/18/latest_news/1642541353_227143_1642541501_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Dr Rafael Bengoa talks to AS about the coronavirus pandemic, its future and policies to mitigate it, along with misconceptions about vaccination."></img><p>Covid-19 has been spreading around the world for just over two years and <strong>governments and health experts have been doing their best to tackle the virus that is continually evolving.</strong> Likewise, their efforts have been adapting to a situation that is constantly developing, juggling policies, solutions and restrictions.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/18/latest_news/1642541353_227143.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>You don’t stop a virus with a bombardment, it slows down gradually</h3><h3>Its evolution and adaptation to us hasn’t finished</h3><h3>Primary healthcare is our team’s bench. We need to sign up more players</h3><h3>it’s logical to create the infrastructure that is needed… where children aren’t infecting other children</h3><h3>not even the virus knows if it will manage to create another more successful variant.</h3> https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/24/latest_news/1640353876_492073.html Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:18:37 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/24/latest_news/1640353876_492073.html Greg Heilman A mysterious disease is spreading in a South Sudan which is claiming the elderly and young causing almost 100 fatalities so far. Cholera has been ruled out. A mysterious disease is spreading in a South Sudan which is claiming the elderly and young causing almost 100 fatalities so far. Cholera has been ruled out. Malaria Cholera OMS South Sudan Sudan Neglected diseases Tropical diseases Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Infectious diseases ONU Diseases Public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Health what,disease,does,who,say,i,causing,south sudan,mysterious,spreading,which,claiming,elderly,and,young,almost,100,fatalities,far,cholera,haber,been,ruled,out Denis Balibouse (REUTERS) WORLD NEWS A mysterious disease is spreading in a South Sudan which is claiming the elderly and young causing almost 100 fatalities so far. Cholera has been ruled out. A mysterious disease is spreading in a South Sudan which is claiming the elderly and young causing almost 100 fatalities so far. Cholera has been ruled out. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/12/24/latest_news/1640353876_492073_1640354159_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="A mysterious disease is spreading in a South Sudan which is claiming the elderly and young causing almost 100 fatalities so far. Cholera has been ruled out."></img><p>In mid-November the South Sudanese Ministry of Health received a report of several deaths from the local authority in the northern county of Fangak stemming from an undiagnosed illness. <strong>Since then 97 people have died, mainly elderly and children aged between 1 and 14.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/24/latest_news/1640353876_492073.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/23/latest_news/1640287544_786391.html Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:47:27 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/23/latest_news/1640287544_786391.html Greg Heilman Just over a month since the first case of Omicron was detected it has been spreading even more rapidly than the Delta variant, here is what we know so far. Just over a month since the first case of Omicron was detected it has been spreading even more rapidly than the Delta variant, here is what we know so far. OMS Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccines Pandemic Coronavirus Vaccination ONU Virology Outbreak Infectious diseases Preventive medicine Public health Microbiology Diseases Medicine Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Health Biology Life sciences how,long,i,covid-19,omicron,variant,incubation,period,does,it,last,just,over,month,since,the,first,casar,was,was,detected,haber,been,spreading,even,morar,rapidly,than,delta,here,what,we,know,far JOE RAEDLE (AFP) CORONAVIRUS Just over a month since the first case of Omicron was detected it has been spreading even more rapidly than the Delta variant, here is what we know so far. Just over a month since the first case of Omicron was detected it has been spreading even more rapidly than the Delta variant, here is what we know so far. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/12/23/latest_news/1640287544_786391_1640287780_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Just over a month since the first case of Omicron was detected it has been spreading even more rapidly than the Delta variant, here is what we know so far."></img><p>The latest variant of covid-19 Omicron is causing concern around the world with is rapid expansion. <strong>Discovered in testing samples in southern Africa in November it has already reached the four corners of the globe.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/23/latest_news/1640287544_786391.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/07/latest_news/1638915794_160226.html Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:09:40 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/07/latest_news/1638915794_160226.html Oli Povey There is promising news from the WHO that the new variant is less severe compared to Delta, but questions still remain on its transmissibility. There is promising news from the WHO that the new variant is less severe compared to Delta, but questions still remain on its transmissibility. OMS Science Coronavirus Vaccines Infectious diseases Virology Vaccination ONU Diseases Microbiology Preventive medicine Public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences what,haber,who,said,about,covid-19,omicron,variant,compared,to,delta,there,i,promising,news,from,the,that,new,less,severe,but,still,remain,on,its Fabrice Coffrini (AFP) World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Director of Health emergencies programme Michael Ryan, answers questions during an interview with AFP at the headquarters of the WHO in Geneva on December 7, 2021. World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Director of Health emergencies programme Michael Ryan, answers questions during an interview with AFP at the headquarters of the WHO in Geneva on December 7, 2021. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/12/07/latest_news/1638915794_160226_1638917123_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Director of Health emergencies programme Michael Ryan, answers questions during an interview with AFP at the headquarters of the WHO in Geneva on December 7, 2021."></img><p>The <strong>Omicron variant</strong> is spreading rapidly across the world, with various travel bans being unable to stop the spread. Due to its transmissibility, the variant is expected to outnumber the Delta variant in cases in the next few months and become the dominant train.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/12/07/latest_news/1638915794_160226.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/08/23/latest_news/1629677182_776181.html Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:24:58 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/08/23/latest_news/1629677182_776181.html Greg Heilman Both the Delta and Lambda variants are present in the US and are highly contagious. What are the differences between the two types of covid-19? Both the Delta and Lambda variants are present in the US and are highly contagious. What are the differences between the two types of covid-19? OMS Peru Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccines United States United Kingdom Pandemic Coronavirus Vaccination North America Western Europe ONU Virology Outbreak Infectious diseases Preventive medicine South America Latin America Crimes against public health Microbiology Diseases Medicine America Europe Health service Foreign relations Health Biology Life sciences International organisations what,arar,there,between,covid-19,lambda,and,delta,variants,both,the,present,in,us,contagious,types,of FREDERIC J. BROWN (AFP) CORONAVIRUS Both the Delta and Lambda variants are present in the US and are highly contagious. What are the differences between the two types of covid-19? Both the Delta and Lambda variants are present in the US and are highly contagious. What are the differences between the two types of covid-19? <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/08/23/latest_news/1629677182_776181_1629677297_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Both the Delta and Lambda variants are present in the US and are highly contagious. What are the differences between the two types of covid-19?"></img><p>The US is in the grip another wave of covid-19 infections driven by the highly contagious Delta covid-19 variant. <strong>Nearly every state in the US is seeing an increase in new cases, especially areas with low vaccination rates.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/08/23/latest_news/1629677182_776181.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/06/latest_news/1620317070_980775.html Thu, 06 May 2021 16:25:58 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/06/latest_news/1620317070_980775.html Greg Heilman Herd immunity once the mantra to end the pandemic, it is now acknowledged may be an elusive goal to reach but there is hope as youths get vaccinated. Herd immunity once the mantra to end the pandemic, it is now acknowledged may be an elusive goal to reach but there is hope as youths get vaccinated. OMS Anthony Fauci Joseph Biden Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccines United States Pandemic Coronavirus ONU Vaccination Infectious diseases Virology Outbreak North America Crimes against public health Preventive medicine Diseases Microbiology Health policy International organisations Medicine America Health service Foreign relations Life sciences Biology what,percentage,of,vaccination,i,needed,for,herd,immunity,once,the,mantra,end,it,now,acknowledged,may,be,an,elusive,goal,to,reach,but,there,hope,as,youths,get,vaccinated STEPHANE MAHE (REUTERS) CORONAVIRUS US Herd immunity once the mantra to end the pandemic, it is now acknowledged may be an elusive goal to reach but there is hope as youths get vaccinated. Herd immunity once the mantra to end the pandemic, it is now acknowledged may be an elusive goal to reach but there is hope as youths get vaccinated. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/05/06/latest_news/1620317070_980775_1620317370_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Herd immunity once the mantra to end the pandemic, it is now acknowledged may be an elusive goal to reach but there is hope as youths get vaccinated."></img><p>In the early days of the Biden administration the vaccination rollout gained steam quickly <strong>to reach a brief period with over 4 million doses being administered daily.</strong> As the vaccination rate slips President Biden has set a new goal to get <strong>at least 70 percent of the population vaccinated with a single dose before 4 July.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/06/latest_news/1620317070_980775.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/03/latest_news/1620075965_373990.html Mon, 03 May 2021 21:37:30 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/03/latest_news/1620075965_373990.html Greg Heilman Health officials recommend avoiding a tipple before you get your covid-19 vaccine shot to keep your immune system and body in tip-top shape. Health officials recommend avoiding a tipple before you get your covid-19 vaccine shot to keep your immune system and body in tip-top shape. OMS Science Alcohol consumption Coronavirus Covid-19 Vaccines Pandemic Coronavirus Vaccination Infectious diseases Virology Outbreak ONU Preventive medicine Diseases Microbiology Crimes against public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Social problems Health service Foreign relations Health Society Biology can,you,drink,alcohol,before,getting,covid-19,vaccine,health,officials,recommend,avoiding,tipple,get,your,shot,to,keep,immune,system,and,body,in,tip-top,shape Jeff J Mitchell (Getty Images) CORONAVIRUS US Health officials recommend avoiding a tipple before you get your covid-19 vaccine shot to keep your immune system and body in tip-top shape. Health officials recommend avoiding a tipple before you get your covid-19 vaccine shot to keep your immune system and body in tip-top shape. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/05/03/latest_news/1620075965_373990_1620076201_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Health officials recommend avoiding a tipple before you get your covid-19 vaccine shot to keep your immune system and body in tip-top shape."></img><p>Just under 2.5 million Americans are being vaccinated every day on average and before people go out to get their shot they are wondering; <strong>Is it safe to drink before getting the jab?</strong> Although having a glass of wine or a beer with dinner won’t be the end of the world, <strong>health experts recommend holding off.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/05/03/latest_news/1620075965_373990.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/29/latest_news/1609280441_793451.html Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:23:49 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/29/latest_news/1609280441_793451.html AS English After the WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge called for stringent measures to be taken, Colorado has confirmed a case of the strain that began in the UK. After the WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge called for stringent measures to be taken, Colorado has confirmed a case of the strain that began in the UK. Recession Economic climate Virology Outbreak Infectious diseases ONU Western Europe Microbiology Diseases Crimes against public health OMS Medicine Health policy International organisations Europe Economy Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences Boris Johnson Covid-19 economic crisis Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Economic crisis United Kingdom Pandemic Coronavirus new,covid,variant,in,us,first,casar,detected,the,country,after,who regional director hans kluge,called,for,stringent,measures,to,be,taken,colorado,haber,confirmed,of,strain,that,began,uk <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/12/29/latest_news/1609280441_793451_1609281301_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p>A few days ago the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries around the world to step up preventative measures against the new coronavirus variant that had recently been identified in the United Kingdom, and was seen spreading across other parts of Europe. <strong>Well, on Tuesday the first known case in the United States has been reported.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/29/latest_news/1609280441_793451.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/12/27/latest_news/1609077714_668826_1609078559_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="433" alt="Police officers stand on duty at beneath a sign reading "Testing to Commence", at the entrance to the Port of Dover in Kent, south east England, on December 23, 2020."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/27/latest_news/1609077714_668826.html Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:36:48 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/27/latest_news/1609077714_668826.html Rafael Escobar,AS English,Agencias WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge has urged stringent measures to prevent the new variant taking hold as more countries issue ban on UK arrivals. WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge has urged stringent measures to prevent the new variant taking hold as more countries issue ban on UK arrivals. OMS Boris Johnson Covid-19 economic crisis Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Economic crisis United Kingdom Pandemic Coronavirus Recession Economic climate Virology Outbreak Infectious diseases ONU Western Europe Microbiology Diseases Crimes against public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Europe Economy Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences who,confirms,spread,of,new,variant,as,ban,uk,arrivals,who regional director hans kluge,haber,urged,stringent,measures,to,prevent,taking,morar,country,issue,on ANDY RAIN (EFE) La OMS confirma la expansi&oacute;n de la nueva cepa del coronavirus por Europa EFE/EPA/ANDY RAIN EFE/EPA/ANDY RAIN <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/diarioas/imagenes/2020/12/26/actualidad/1608971785_038542_1608971925_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="EFE/EPA/ANDY RAIN"></img><p><strong>The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to step up preventative measures against the new coronavirus variant</strong> recently<a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/17/latest_news/1608175815_926838.html?omnil=resrelart" target="_blank"> identified in the United Kingdom</a> as the previously unidentified strain extends across Europe. <strong>The new variant is thought to be <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/22/latest_news/1608655453_955033.html" target="_blank">more transmissible than others</a> currently circulating</strong> but experts have stressed that as yet there is no evidence to suggest that the new strain is more virulent than other mutations that have sprung up since the global covid-19 pandemic started.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/12/27/latest_news/1609077714_668826.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/12/27/latest_news/1609077714_668826_1609078559_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="433" alt="Police officers stand on duty at beneath a sign reading "Testing to Commence", at the entrance to the Port of Dover in Kent, south east England, on December 23, 2020."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/27/latest_news/1606443012_327828.html Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:32:50 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/27/latest_news/1606443012_327828.html Greg Heilman Experts fear that if the public is not advised by authorities of side effects people will not return for second dose if adverse effects are encountered. Experts fear that if the public is not advised by authorities of side effects people will not return for second dose if adverse effects are encountered. OMS Science Coronavirus Vaccines ONU Virology Infectious diseases Vaccination Crimes against public health Diseases Microbiology Preventive medicine Health policy International organisations Medicine Health service Foreign relations Health Biology Life sciences doctors,warn,cdc,advise,about,vaccine,side,effects,experts,fear,that,if,i,not,advised,by,authorities,of,people,will,return,for,second,dose,adverse,arar,encountered DADO RUVIC (REUTERS) CORONAVIRUS Experts fear that if the public is not advised by authorities of side effect people will not return for second dose if adverse effects are encountered. Experts fear that if the public is not advised by authorities of side effect people will not return for second dose if adverse effects are encountered. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/11/27/latest_news/1606443012_327828_1606443131_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Experts fear that if the public is not advised by authorities of side effect people will not return for second dose if adverse effects are encountered."></img><p><strong>The World Health Organization (WHO) is optimistic about the evolution of the different vaccines</strong> in bringing an end to the covid-19 pandemic. The director general of the organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, <a title="‘Real hope’ surrounding COVID vaccines ‘cannot be overstated’ – WHO chief" href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/11/1078372" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recently affirmed</a> that thanks to the favorable results of his tests, <strong>"the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel is growing brighter”</strong> However, medical professionals in the United States are warning the CDC that it must be transparent with the public about<a title="What are the possible side effects of the covid-19 vaccines?" href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/25/latest_news/1606326164_750579.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the possible side effects the vaccines may cause</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/27/latest_news/1606443012_327828.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/25/latest_news/1598344697_524066.html Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:14:30 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/25/latest_news/1598344697_524066.html Paula Naveira,AS English The lack of resources currently available for these three diseases due to the coronavirus pandemic could have devastating effects warns the WHO. The lack of resources currently available for these three diseases due to the coronavirus pandemic could have devastating effects warns the WHO. Tuberculosis OMS Science Respiratory diseases Coronavirus HIV AIDS Virology Infectious diseases Outbreak STD ONU Diseases Microbiology Crimes against public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences covid-19,set,back,malaria,hiv,and,tuberculosis,fight,by,years,the,lack,of,available,for,these,three,diseases,due,coronavirus,could,have,devastating,effects,warns,who SANJAY BAID (EFE) National Tuberculosis Elimination Program in Himachal Pradesh, India Fatehpur (India), 23/08/2020.- Indian District TB Officer and Block Medical Officer provide hands on training to Community health volunteers for screening high risk populations for TB at Jakhada village, about 98 km from Dharmsala in western Himalayan region, north India, 23 August 2020 (issued on 24 August 2020). According to the news reports National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been implemented in Himachal Pradesh with active tuberculosis case finding campaign as end game strategy to reach the goal of TB free India by 2025 where the health teams visit the people in vulnerable areas to enquire about TB symptoms at the doorstep and collect samples. Indian TB program witnessed a rapid scale up of outreach services through vast network of community volunteers. EFE/EPA/SANJAY BAID Fatehpur (India), 23/08/2020.- Indian District TB Officer and Block Medical Officer provide hands on training to Community health volunteers for screening high risk populations for TB at Jakhada village, about 98 km from Dharmsala in western Himalayan region, north India, 23 August 2020 (issued on 24 August 2020). According to the news reports National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been implemented in Himachal Pradesh with active tuberculosis case finding campaign as end game strategy to reach the goal of TB free India by 2025 where the health teams visit the people in vulnerable areas to enquire about TB symptoms at the doorstep and collect samples. Indian TB program witnessed a rapid scale up of outreach services through vast network of community volunteers. EFE/EPA/SANJAY BAID <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/diarioas/imagenes/2020/08/25/actualidad/1598340904_680594_1598340984_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Fatehpur (India), 23/08/2020.- Indian District TB Officer and Block Medical Officer provide hands on training to Community health volunteers for screening high risk populations for TB at Jakhada village, about 98 km from Dharmsala in western Himalayan region, north India, 23 August 2020 (issued on 24 August 2020). According to the news reports National Tuberculosis Elimination Program has been implemented in Himachal Pradesh with active tuberculosis case finding campaign as end game strategy to reach the goal of TB free India by 2025 where the health teams visit the people in vulnerable areas to enquire about TB symptoms at the doorstep and collect samples. Indian TB program witnessed a rapid scale up of outreach services through vast network of community volunteers. EFE/EPA/SANJAY BAID"></img><p><strong><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/25/latest_news/1598333385_810808.html" target="_blank">The Covid-19 pandemic</a> has resulted in over 23 million infections worldwide and caused more than 800,000 deaths</strong> according to <a href="https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johns Hopkins University</a> figures, but health experts are now warning the novel coronavirus could have devastating secondary effects on <strong>diseases that were previously considered controllable, including tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS</strong>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/25/latest_news/1598344697_524066.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/07/13/videos/1594661519_551294.html Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:40:20 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/07/13/videos/1594661519_551294.html AStv Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for countries to set aside their differences and fight the "common enemy" amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for countries to set aside their differences and fight the "common enemy" amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. OMS Ciencia Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemia Coronavirus ONU Enfermedades infecciosas Virología Epidemia Salud pública Enfermedades Microbiología Política sanitaria Organizaciones internacionales Medicina Sanidad Relaciones exteriores Salud Biología Ciencias naturales who,makes,emotional,plea,for,covid-19,solidarity,tedros adhanom ghebreyesus,called,country,to,set,aside,their,and,fight,common,amid,the,ongoing,coronavirus,crisis El director de la OMS realiza entre lágrimas esta petición a todos los países del mundo El director de la OMS realiza entre lágrimas esta petición a todos los países del mundo El director de la OMS realiza entre lágrimas esta petición a todos los países del mundo <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/deporteyvida/imagenes/2020/07/13/videos/1594650800_308615_1594650909_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2020/06/09/other_sports/1591703911_749133.html Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:38:56 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/06/09/other_sports/1591703911_749133.html Adrián Córdoba World Health Organisation epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove, said on Monday that that transmission of COVID-19 by people with no symptoms is "very rare". World Health Organisation epidemiologist Maria van Kerkhove, said on Monday that that transmission of COVID-19 by people with no symptoms is "very rare". OMS Science Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic Coronavirus Infectious diseases Virology Outbreak ONU Diseases Microbiology Crimes against public health Medicine Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences who,claim,rare,for,people,to,spread,coronavirus,world health organisation,epidemiologist,maria,ir,kerkhove,said,on,monday,that,transmission,of,covid-19,by,with,symptoms,i Julián Pérez (EFE) WHO claim 'rare' for asymptomatic people to spread coronavirus WHO claim 'rare' for asymptomatic people to spread coronavirus WHO claim 'rare' for asymptomatic people to spread coronavirus <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/diarioas/imagenes/2020/06/09/actualidad/1591696963_077035_1591697226_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="WHO claim 'rare' for asymptomatic people to spread coronavirus"></img><p>Disease experts on Tuesday questioned a statement by the World Health Organization that transmission of <strong>COVID-19 by people with no symptoms is "very rare",</strong> saying this guidance could pose problems for governments as they seek to lift lockdowns.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/06/09/other_sports/1591703911_749133.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/29/other_sports/1590782078_193787.html Fri, 29 May 2020 20:18:28 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/29/other_sports/1590782078_193787.html Reuters US President Donald Trump said his country would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organistaion over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. US President Donald Trump said his country would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organistaion over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. OMS Donald Trump Science Coronavirus Covid-19 United States Pandemic Coronavirus North America ONU Infectious diseases Virology Outbreak Crimes against public health Diseases Microbiology America Health policy International organisations Medicine Health service Foreign relations Health Biology Life sciences trump,terminar,us,relationship,with,who,over,coronavirus,us president donald trump,said,his,country,would,its,the,world health organistaion,handling,of,covid-19,pandemic MANDEL NGAN (AFP) Trump cuts ties with WHO US President Donald Trump said his country would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organistaion over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. US President Donald Trump said his country would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organistaion over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/05/29/other_sports/1590782078_193787_1590782168_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="US President Donald Trump said his country would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organistaion over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic."></img><h3>Trump to eliminate WHO funding</h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/29/other_sports/1590782078_193787.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/18/other_sports/1589796373_875369.html Mon, 18 May 2020 10:22:05 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/18/other_sports/1589796373_875369.html AS English Swedish epidemiologist, Johan Giesecke, has hailed Sweden's herd immunity plan as "the best in the world", while the WHO believes it is reckless and dangerous. Swedish epidemiologist, Johan Giesecke, has hailed Sweden's herd immunity plan as "the best in the world", while the WHO believes it is reckless and dangerous. OMS Coronavirus Covid-19 Sweden Science Pandemic Coronavirus Scandinavia Virology Infectious diseases Outbreak Microbiology ONU Diseases Crimes against public health Medicine Europe Health policy International organisations Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences sweden,s,herd,immunity,plan,i,it,working,swedish,epidemiologist,johan giesecke,haber,hailed,as,best,while,who,believes,reckless,and,dangerous PONTUS LUNDAHL (EFE) Swedish Prime Minister Lofven holds press briefing on coronavirus situation Stockholm (Sweden), 13/05/2020.- Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (L) speaks next to Foreign Minister Ann Linde (R) during a press briefing on the current situation of the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the Scandinavian country, in Stockholm, Sweden, 13 May 2020. (Suecia, Estocolmo) EFE/EPA/PONTUS LUNDAHL SWEDEN OUT Stockholm (Sweden), 13/05/2020.- Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (L) speaks next to Foreign Minister Ann Linde (R) during a press briefing on the current situation of the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the Scandinavian country, in Stockholm, Sweden, 13 May 2020. (Suecia, Estocolmo) EFE/EPA/PONTUS LUNDAHL SWEDEN OUT <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/05/18/other_sports/1589796373_875369_1589796510_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Stockholm (Sweden), 13/05/2020.- Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (L) speaks next to Foreign Minister Ann Linde (R) during a press briefing on the current situation of the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the Scandinavian country, in Stockholm, Sweden, 13 May 2020. (Suecia, Estocolmo) EFE/EPA/PONTUS LUNDAHL SWEDEN OUT"></img><p>Both Sweden and the UK stirred controversy with their respective governments<strong> choosing to follow the herd immunity pla</strong>n rather than strict lockdown measures introduced in other European countries like Italy, France and Spain to tackle the <a href="https://en.as.com/tag/coronavirus/a/" target="_blank">coronavirus</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/18/other_sports/1589796373_875369.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/15/videos/1589537483_994468.html Wed, 08 Jul 2020 18:45:35 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/15/videos/1589537483_994468.html AStv Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Programme, has warned there is a long way to go in the Covid-19 fight. Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Programme, has warned there is a long way to go in the Covid-19 fight. OMS Ciencia Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemia Coronavirus Virología Enfermedades infecciosas Epidemia ONU Microbiología Enfermedades Salud pública Medicina Política sanitaria Organizaciones internacionales Sanidad Relaciones exteriores Biología Salud Ciencias naturales coronavirus who,says,covid-19,may,never,away,michael ryan,executive director,of,the,world health organization,s,health emergencies programme,haber,warned,there,i,long,way,to,go,fight El aviso más duro de la OMS que la humanidad no quería escuchar El aviso más duro de la OMS que la humanidad no quería escuchar El aviso más duro de la OMS que la humanidad no quería escuchar <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/deporteyvida/imagenes/2020/05/14/videos/1589455221_307447_1589456436_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p>See also:</p> https://en.as.com/en/2020/04/30/other_sports/1588277252_592076.html Sat, 02 May 2020 02:54:04 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2020/04/30/other_sports/1588277252_592076.html AS English Coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic from around the globe: breaking news, comments and statistics as they emerge throughout the day. Coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic from around the globe: breaking news, comments and statistics as they emerge throughout the day. Crisis económica coronavirus Covid-19 OMS Coronavirus Covid-19 Economic crisis Australia Science Italy Pandemic Coronavirus Recession Oceania United States Virology Economic climate Western Europe North America ONU Infectious diseases Outbreak Microbiology Crimes against public health Diseases Europe America Health policy International organisations Medicine Spain Economy Health service Foreign relations Biology Health Life sciences coronavirus,global,news,casar,and,deaths,30,april,coverage,of,covid-19,pandemic,from,around,globe,breaking,comments,statistics,as,they,emerger,throughout,the,day Chris Jackson (Getty Images) Britain Claps For Key Workers On Week Six Of Coronavirus Lockdown LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Medical workers take part in &#039;Clap for Our Carers&#039; outside Kingston Hospital on April 30, 2020 in London, England United Kingdom. Following the success of the &quot;Clap for Our Carers&quot; campaign, members of the public are being encouraged to applaud NHS staff and other key workers from their homes at 8pm every Thursday. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected over 3 million people across the world, claiming at least 26,711 lives in the U.K. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Medical workers take part in &#039;Clap for Our Carers&#039; outside Kingston Hospital on April 30, 2020 in London, England United Kingdom. Following the success of the &quot;Clap for Our Carers&quot; campaign, members of the public are being encouraged to applaud NHS staff and other key workers from their homes at 8pm every Thursday. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected over 3 million people across the world, claiming at least 26,711 lives in the U.K. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2020/04/30/other_sports/1588277252_592076_1588277468_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Medical workers take part in &#039;Clap for Our Carers&#039; outside Kingston Hospital on April 30, 2020 in London, England United Kingdom. Following the success of the &quot;Clap for Our Carers&quot; campaign, members of the public are being encouraged to applaud NHS staff and other key workers from their homes at 8pm every Thursday. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected over 3 million people across the world, claiming at least 26,711 lives in the U.K. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)"></img>