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April 26, 2020

The World Health Organization has warned against issuing “immunity passports” to people who have recovered from Covid-19, as there is no evidence that they will be protected from a second infection. The idea of issuing some form of certificates to people who have been sick with the virus – on the assumption they would be […]

April 12, 2020

WHO has received overwhelming pro-bono support from technology companies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. On 2 April, 30 of the world’s leading digital technology experts gathered in a virtual roundtable to help advance WHO’s collaborative response to COVID-19. This pandemic has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital health technology solutions and has revealed successful solutions such […]

January 28, 2020

WHO’s standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices: Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water; When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw […]

WHO warns against coronavirus immunity passports

Digital technology for COVID-19 response – WHO has received overwhelming pro-bono support

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public by WHO