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Only one of three strains of B.1.617 coronavirus variant now a concern: WHO
WHO has said only B.1.617.2, one of the three strains of the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant first detected in India, is a variant of concern now
 "Only one of three strains of B.1.617 coronavirus variant now a concern: WHO")
Time has come for global pandemic treaty, says WHO Chief Ghebreyesus
The Covid-19 pandemic has proved that the world needs a pandemic treaty to strengthen both the World Health Organization (WHO) and global health security, WHO Director-General said
 "Time has come for global pandemic treaty, says WHO Chief Ghebreyesus")
End stigma, aid science: WHO hopes Greek names for Covid strains will do so
A country may be more willing to report it has found a new variant if it knows nomenclature won't cause trouble, say experts.
 "End stigma, aid science: WHO hopes Greek names for Covid strains will do so")
Global coronavirus update: Covid-19 caseload tops 168.5 mn, says WHO
The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 168.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.50 million, according to official figures published by the World Health Organization (WHO)
 "Global coronavirus update: Covid-19 caseload tops 168.5 mn, says WHO")
Delegates approve 16% increase to WHO budget to bolster global health
A commissioned review of the WHO in the wake of its global handling of the COVID-19 pandemic suggested the agency could have acted faster
 "Delegates approve 16% increase to WHO budget to bolster global health")
India supports call for detailed studies on origins of coronavirus
India on Friday supported the renewed global call for a comprehensive study by the WHO into the origins of coronavirus
 "India supports call for detailed studies on origins of coronavirus")
Covid surge resulted in shorfall of 190 mn doses by June in India: COVAX
The terrible" surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI
 "Covid surge resulted in shorfall of 190 mn doses by June in India: COVAX")
China under pressure over probe into Covid-19, scientists demand clarity
China is coming under increasing pressure over probe into the origins of the COVID-19, even as scientists are demanding more clarity to go into the roots of the global pandemic
 "China under pressure over probe into Covid-19, scientists demand clarity")
Merkel, Macron back efforts to improve WHO as meeting opens
They were among leaders rallying around efforts to strengthen the World Health Organization
 "Merkel, Macron back efforts to improve WHO as meeting opens")
Covid LIVE: India third nation after US, Brazil to record 300,000 deaths
Coronavirus LIVE updates: India has set a record of conducting the highest Covid-19 testing in a single day with more than 2.12 mn fresh tests. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: India third nation after US, Brazil to record 300,000 deaths")
Case fatality rate of Covid-19 in J-K lower than other states: WHO official
The case fatality rate of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir is lower compared to other states in the country, which indicates the disease is under control, surveillance medical officer of the WHO said
 "Case fatality rate of Covid-19 in J-K lower than other states: WHO official")
China denounces US appeal for Taiwan to participate in WHO meeting
China's government criticised US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday for urging the World Health Organisation to invite Taiwan to participate in a meeting this month
 "China denounces US appeal for Taiwan to participate in WHO meeting")
Scientists in China discussed weaponising coronavirus in 2015: Report
The paper titled The Unnatural Origin of SARS and New Species of Man-Made Viruses as Genetic Bioweapons suggested that World War Three would be fought with biological weapons
 "Scientists in China discussed weaponising coronavirus in 2015: Report")
Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 48,000 cases in Karnataka; positivity rate at 32%
Coronavirus live updates: Hospitals around India have been overwhelmed by a fresh wave of infections with oxygen supplies running short in medical facilities due to the sudden surge in demand.
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Nearly 48,000 cases in Karnataka; positivity rate at 32%")
Covid-19: WHO panel set to decide on emergency use of Chinese vaccine
A key World Health Organisation panel was set to decide whether to authorise the emergency use of a Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine
WHO Director General, ex-UK PM urge IP waiver for Covid-19 vaccine
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown have called for a temporary waiver of intellectual property (IP) rights for Covid-19 vaccines.
India's double mutant Covid variant found in 17 countries: WHO
The double mutant Covid variant -- identified as B1617 -- that was first detected in India, has spread to 'at least 17 countries': WHO
 "India's double mutant Covid variant found in 17 countries: WHO")
Best of BS Opinion: IPL in India, RBI's new challenge amid Covid, and more
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Wednesday
 "Best of BS Opinion: IPL in India, RBI's new challenge amid Covid, and more")
Delhi coronavirus: From night curfew to masks, know the Covid-related rules
The Delhi government has taken several measures to tackle the Covid-19 situation in the national capital. Here's what is permitted and what's restricted in Delhi amid Covid surge
 "Delhi coronavirus: From night curfew to masks, know the Covid-related rules")
Stalled at first jab: Covid-19 vaccine shortages hit poor countries
As many as 60 countries, including some of the world's poorest, might be stalled at the first shots of their vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global programme are blocked
 "Stalled at first jab: Covid-19 vaccine shortages hit poor countries")
