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WHO's Tedros says countries on 'dangerous track' in pandemic

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The world is now at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 pandemic and some countries are on a dangerous path, facing the prospect of health services collapsing underfrom the strain, the head of the World Health Organization said on Friday.

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The Guardian

Coronavirus: European leaders tighten measures as WHO warns of pandemic juncture – video report

The World Health Organization has warned of a 'critical juncture' of the pandemic, particularly in the northern hemisphere and urged heads of state to take action to reduce the spread of Covid-19.European leaders have increased restrictions as cases have continued rising. Wales has started a two-week 'firebreak' lockdown and Portugal's parliament has passed a law making it mandatory to wear face masks in many outdoor situationsCoronavirus live n…

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

WHO Director Says Countries Going "Dangerous Route" in Pandemic

GENEVA, Oct 23 - The world is now at a critical point in the coronavirus pandemic and some countries are on a dangerous path where they may experience collapse or significant pressure on their health care systems, the Organization's director said on Friday World Health. "We are in a critical phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Some Countries On "Dangerous Track" In Pandemic: World Health Organization

The world is now at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 pandemic and some countries are on a dangerous path, facing the prospect of health services collapsing under the strain, the head of the World Health Organization said on Friday.

4 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Covid-19: WHO chief Tedros says countries on ‘dangerous track’

“We are at a critical juncture in the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in the Northern hemisphere,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference. “The next few months are going to be very tough and some countries are on a dangerous track.”

4 years ago·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

WHO's Tedros says countries on "dangerous track" in pandemic

GENEVA (Reuters) - The world is now at a critical juncture in the COVID-19 pandemic and some countries are on a dangerous path, facing the prospect of health services collapsing under the strain, the head of the World Health Organization said on Friday. Read full story

4 years ago·Malaysia

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CBS Local

Nearly 8 Months Into Coronavirus Pandemic, 'We Are At A Critical Juncture'

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – After nearly 8 months into the pandemic, COVID-19 has claimed over 1.1 million lives worldwide. More than 223,000 of them in the U.S.“We are at a critical juncture in this pandemic, particularly in the Northern hemisphere,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization Director-General.Thursday, more than 71,000 new infections were reported and it was the fourth-highest total since the pandemic began.It has even b…

4 years ago·United States

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