Jason Beaubien
Stories
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Health
What 6 of the 7 Countries With the Most COVID-19 Cases Have In Common
They're up-and-coming nations. They're regional political powers. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
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Health
The United States To Withdraw From The World Health Organization
The Trump administration notified the United Nations Tuesday that the U.S. is withdrawing from the World Health Organization. NPR discusses what it could mean for the WHO to lose its largest donor.
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Health
Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?
A new study found kids and teens appear far less likely than adults to actually get infected with the virus. But it is still unknown what role children play in transmission.
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Politics
President Trump Announces That U.S. Will Leave WHO
President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. would terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization.
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Health
WHO Halts Hydroxychloroquine Trial Over Safety Concerns
The WHO cited a scientific study published last week suggesting that proposed COVID-19 drug hydroxychloroqine may do more harm than good in halting its study to review data.
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Health
Messaging From Leaders Who Have Tamed Their Country's Coronavirus Outbreaks
Though a vaccine seems like the best way to control the spread of the coronavirus, some countries have already managed to bring their new cases down to nearly zero.
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Health
World Health Assembly Convenes Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
The governing body of the World Health Organization holds its 73rd annual meeting virtually as the organization faces the worst pandemic in its history. The meeting will focus on the global response.
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Health
'Unprecedented' World Health Assembly Convenes Online As Pandemic Rages
The 73rd annual World Health Assembly, which begins Monday, will be held virtually for the first-time ever. It will also be focused on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health
What Happened Today: Relief for Farmers, Contact Tracing Questions
NPR's global health and development correspondent answers listener questions about contact tracing, the World Health Organization and flattening the curve.
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Health
Pending Review, President Trump Moves To Halt Funding To WHO
At Tuesday's briefing, Trump criticized the World Health Organization and said he wants to end U.S. funding. He accused the WHO of "severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus."