News & Perspective

The WHO releases a new resource aimed at preventing COVID-19 spread in nursing homes.

WHO officials stressed that even intense transmission countries can turn their outbreaks around with leadership, consistent messaging, and key measures.

With the global total about to top 13 million cases, the WHO warns countries to act.

Also, the WHO will meet with Chinese officials to probe the source of the virus.

Also today, 79 more Diamond Princess infections were reported—raising cruise ship totals to 621— and the WHO details stepped-up response measures regarding the Westerdam ship in Cambodia.

The main worry is the possible effect on weaker nations.

Some Northern Hemisphere indicators show slight upticks in influenza activity.