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The World Health Assembly brings together delegations from our Member States to discuss priorities and next solutions on vital issues for global health.
How does SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spread from one person to another? How can you keep yourself safe indoors and outdoors? WHO’s Dr Oliver Morgan explains in Science in 5.
The past year has been the most testing in WHO’s history. However, it has also demonstrated why, more than ever, the world needs a strong and sustainable WHO. Find out more.
Find out how many COVID-19 cases and deaths have been reported globally, by region and by country. See how many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.
Based in Spiez, Switzerland, the BioHub facility will enhance the rapid sharing of viruses and other pathogens between laboratories and partners globally, helping prepare the world better for future pandemics.
