COVID19

WHO experts arrive in Wuhan for investigationWHO experts arrive in Wuhan for investigation

WHO experts arrive in Wuhan for investigation

Members of an international WHO experts team studying the origins of the virus that causes COVID-19 arrived in Wuhan, China.…

4 years ago
WHO urges greater controls as new COVID-19 variants emergeWHO urges greater controls as new COVID-19 variants emerge

WHO urges greater controls as new COVID-19 variants emerge

World Health Organization WHO urges global community to step up efforts to control and monitor the new COVID-19 variants. Efforts…

4 years ago
Guterres: 2021 Is the Year to Reconcile Humanity with NatureGuterres: 2021 Is the Year to Reconcile Humanity with Nature

Guterres: 2021 Is the Year to Reconcile Humanity with Nature

At the ‘One Planet Summit’ for biodiversity, António Guterres declared 2021 as “the year to reconcile humanity with nature.” In…

4 years ago
EU supports COVID19 plasma collection and clinical trialsEU supports COVID19 plasma collection and clinical trials

EU supports COVID19 plasma collection and clinical trials

The European Commission has selected 24 projects that will build new programmes, or expand existing ones, for the collection of…

4 years ago
COVID free European Regions – Green zones on the ECDC mapCOVID free European Regions – Green zones on the ECDC map

COVID free European Regions – Green zones on the ECDC map

We have just a few COVID free - Green zones in the revised map released by the European Center for…

4 years ago
WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’

WHO sounds European alarm of COVID-19 ‘tipping point’

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a “tipping point”, amid surging cases in Europe and the fresh challenge…

4 years ago
Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU prioritiesFair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

Fair, Green and Digital recovery: Portugal highlights major EU priorities

At a moment when the COVID-19 pandemic poses difficult and significant challenges to the EU, Portugal's Presidency will do everything…

4 years ago
Moderna vaccine safe and effective for EuropeansModerna vaccine safe and effective for Europeans

Moderna vaccine safe and effective for Europeans

European Commission has granted a conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for the COVID‑19 vaccine developed by Moderna, the second COVID-19 vaccine…

4 years ago
UNICEF: Make 2021 ‘safer, healthier world for children’UNICEF: Make 2021 ‘safer, healthier world for children’

UNICEF: Make 2021 ‘safer, healthier world for children’

“The children born today enter a world far different than even a year ago, and a New Year brings a…

4 years ago
WHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency useWHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

WHO clears COVID-19 Pfizer /BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN…

4 years ago
EU and China reach agreement in principle on investmentEU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

The EU and China have concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). This deal follows…

4 years ago
COVID pandemic has widened rich-poor gapCOVID pandemic has widened rich-poor gap

COVID pandemic has widened rich-poor gap

Inequality between the rich and poor worsened during pandemic and poverty increased, for the first time in decades. UN labor…

4 years ago
Commission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western BalkansCommission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkans

Commission sends COVID-19 vaccines to the Western Balkans

European Commission adopted a package of €70 million to fund COVID-19 vaccines for Western Balkans partners. EU funds run under…

4 years ago
World must be ready for the next pandemicWorld must be ready for the next pandemic

World must be ready for the next pandemic

The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness highlights the need to learn lessons from the coronavirus pandemic. The United Nations…

4 years ago
Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travelCoronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel

Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel

As the world slowly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s thoughts have turned to holidays and tourism. How many…

4 years ago

Vaccination in Europe – A European success story

The development and distribution of an effective vaccination against COVID-19 represents a lasting response to the pandemic. It is at…

4 years ago

China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

Following a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity and recovery in China has normalized faster than…

4 years ago

New COVID-19 UK strain outbreak under the microscope

New COVID-19 UK strain have led to travel bans over increased transmissibility. Experts try to understand the new COVID-19 variants.…

4 years ago