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Without prospect of end to occupation, Middle East region faces irreversible, dangerous collapse, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

Without prospect of end to occupation, Middle East region faces irreversible, dangerous collapse, Special Coordinator tells Security Council.

WHO’s Maria Van Kerkhove said, “We have heard some people suggest that Omicron is just mild. That's not the case. There is evidence that Omicron is causing less severe disease, but it doesn't mean that Omicron is mild and Omicron is not the common cold.” WHO

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, describing him as an unwavering voice for the voiceless. UNIFEED

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said Omicron is "spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant” adding that the variant is “probably in most countries, even if it hasn’t been detected yet.” WHO

Delivering judgments on three cases, Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals closer to fulfilling its work, President Tells Security Council.

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "the Omicron variant has now been reported in 57 countries, and we expect that number to continue growing. Certain features of Omicron, including its global spread and large number of mutations, suggest it could have a major impact on the course of the pandemic.” WHO

Adopting 3 Middle East drafts, General Assembly calls for launching credible talks on final status issues, respecting historic status quo of Jerusalem holy sites.

WHO chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said, “Today, the nations of the world have made a strong statement that health security is too important to be left to chance, or goodwill, or shifting geopolitical currents, or vested interests." WHO

Adopting 3 Middle East drafts, General Assembly calls for launching credible talks on final status issues, respecting historic status quo of Jerusalem holy sites.