World Health Organization news and trends

WHO Chief Warns Of Ongoing Pandemic Despite Vaccines, Less Restrictions
Coronavirus // May 17, 2021

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is far from over even with high vaccination rates, CNBC reported. His remarks came days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said people could go without masks in many places...

WHO: India Has ‘More transmittable’ COVID Strain
Coronavirus // May 10, 2021

A coronavirus strain first spotted in India was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “variant of concern,” and preliminary studies have shown it may be more transmissible than some other variants, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday (May 10). The new strain...

Today In Payments Around The World: US Halts Tariffs On French Products; China Considers More...
News // January 08, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, the United States is halting tariffs on French products, while the Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamp of internet oversight regulations. Plus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering an...

WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic
Coronavirus // January 07, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering into the “acute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as nations scramble to quell the latest surge in infections. “Not only are we in the thick of it, we are probably in the European...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Chatbot Will See You Now: Medical Experts Debate the Rise of AI Healthcare

April 22, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become increasingly common in healthcare, questions about their effectiveness and reliability continue to spark debate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an AI health assistant, but recent reports say it’s not always accurate. Experts say health chatbots could have a big impact on the healthcare business, but their varying […]

NEW DATA: States Push To Reopen – Will Consumer Demand Follow?

May 07, 2020
It has been almost two months since the World Health Organization (WHO) first declared the coronavirus a pandemic on March 11, and it has since taken an unprecedented toll on...

Quick Reads
WHO Chief Warns Of Ongoing Pandemic Despite Vaccines, Less Restrictions

May 17, 2021
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is far from over even with high vaccination rates, CNBC reported. His remarks came days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said people could go without masks in many places if they’re fully vaccinated. “There is a huge disconnect growing […]

WHO: India Has ‘More transmittable’ COVID Strain

May 10, 2021
A coronavirus strain first spotted in India was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “variant of concern,” and preliminary studies have shown it may be more transmissible...

WHO Warns Europe Is Entering ‘Acute’ Phase Of Pandemic

January 07, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering into the “acute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic as nations scramble to quell the latest surge in infections....

COVID-19 Update: JPMorgan Chase Works To Bring Staffers Back Onsite; McDonald’s Aims To Open Dining...

April 21, 2020
Businesses from banks to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are taking steps to bring workers and diners back into their buildings. Here are the latest coronavirus reopening updates: JPMorgan Chase is creating...