The post requires Senate confirmation. This week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to be the U.S. Representative on the World Health Organization’s…
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency
Secretary Becerra says to take the virus seriously. On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said he was declaring a public health emergency over the outbreak…
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U.S. Proposes Sovereignty Protections from WHO
U.S. hopes to bring greater transparency and accountability to the World Health Organization. Later this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) will be reviewing recommendations from member nations…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opened for Afghanistan Arrivals
Located near the airport receiving Afghan evacuees. According to the World Health Organization, less than 5 percent of the Afghan population have been vaccinated against COVID-19. To prevent…
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WHO and China Release Statement on COVID-19 Origin
Joint report states lab origin is unlikely. On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and China released a joint report examining the possible scenarios that led to the…
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President Signs Series of Executive Orders
He makes his first moves on the pandemic and climate change. President Joe Biden signed fifteen executive orders after his swearing-in and visit to Arlington National Cemetery Wednesday.…
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Hackers Target Vaccine Maker
North Korean hacking group suspected. AstraZeneca, one of the drug makers who has completed testing on a coronavirus vaccine, claims suspected North Korean hackers have tried to break…
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WHO Discourages Lockdowns as COVID-19 Prevention
Health body reverses previous recommendation due to “economic consequences.” Earlier in the summer, the World Health Organization had warned of lifting lockdown measures too quickly. On Sunday, WHO…
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President Trump Addresses UN General Assembly
UN must hold China accountable for spread of coronavirus. President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday in a prerecorded message. As with other world leaders, he…
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COVID Spread Was Preventable, Congress Says
China and WHO could have prevented pandemic. A Congressional audit released Monday concludes that China covered up the initial spread of the coronavirus with the World Health Organization…
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