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As the flu season in the northern hemisphere approaches, “many countries find themselves struggling to strike the right balance between protecting public health, protecting personal liberty and protecting their economies,” warned the WHO on Friday. WHO

Amid a potential global shortage in influenza vaccines and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised countries to protect the elderly and health workers first. UNTV CH

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the COVID-19 pandemic is a “clear test of international cooperation – a test we have essentially failed” as a result of a “lack of global preparedness, cooperation, unity and solidarity.” UNIFEED

In a video message, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the General Assembly’s General Debate that the Security Council should “continue to serve as the cornerstone of global governance, which cannot be achieved unless the permanent members of the Security Council retain their veto power.” UNIFEED

In a video message, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro today told the General Assembly’s General Debate that segments of the Brazilian media have “politicized” the COVID-19 pandemic “by spreading panic among the population.” UNIFEED

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said that the COVAX Facility will help to bring the COVID-19 pandemic “under control, save lives, accelerate the economic recovery and ensure that the race for vaccines is a collaboration, not a contest.” WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said "from endless warnings about the world being under-prepared, all countries need to dig in together and invest to ensure a pandemic of this magnitude and severity never happens again. With the right political and financial commitment and investment now, we can prevent and mitigate future pandemics." WHO

Marking World Patient Safety Day, the World Health Organization released a ‘Health Worker Safety Charter’ calling on governments and healthcare leaders to take action to better protect health workers and patients. WHO

Amid rising COVID-19 infection rates, medical supply shortages in Syria, more testing key to gauging extent of outbreak, humanitarian chief tells Security Council.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said, “the decision to close schools should be a last resort, temporary and only at a local level” in areas with intense COVID-19 transmission. WHO