Jan 17, 2025 · Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or ...

Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.

Aug 9, 2023 · The World Health Organization is the global coordinating agency for the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organization works with Member States and partners on all aspects of the pandemic response, including facilitating research, developing guidance, coordinating vaccine development and distribution, and monitoring daily case numbers and ...

The COVID-19 global health emergency saw the fastest vaccine rollout the world has ever seen. Now it’s time to share just how remarkable that journey really was. The Delivery is a tool that allows you to explore the stories, statistics, and determination that underpin it all.

Aug 13, 2024 · The Weekly Epidemiological Update provides an overview of the global, regional and country-level COVID-19 cases and deaths, highlighting key data and trends; as well as other pertinent epidemiological information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 28, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable ...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global outbreak of coronavirus – an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) were first detected in China in December 2019, with the virus spreading rapidly to other countries across the world.

Dec 7, 2022 · Post COVID-19 Condition, commonly known as long COVID, can affect anyone exposed to SARS-CoV-2, regardless of age or severity of original symptoms. Definition It is defined as the continuation or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation.

Jun 29, 2020 · The resumed 73 rd World Health Assembly took place virtually. The WHA adopted resolution EB146.R10 to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies. The resolution renews the commitment to better prepare for health emergencies such as COVID-19, through “full” compliance with the International Health Regulations (2005).

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