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does not care who we are, where we live, or what we believe.
Yet the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering.
Thatβs why Iβm appealing for an all-out effort to end hate speech globally.
"Journalists and media workers are crucial to helping us make informed decisions. As the world fights the pandemic, those decisions can make the difference between life and death."
-- UN Secretary-General AntΓ³nio Guterres on Sunday's World Press Freedom Day. https://bit.ly/2WjHwNY
Coronavirus, worldwide.
Cases: 2,600,000
Deaths: 183,490
Recoveries: 715,000
As millions of Muslims around the world begin observing the holy month of , I extend my best wishes to all for mercy, solidarity and compassion in these trying times.
Ramadan Kareem.
Secretary General of the United Nations
Antonio Guterres
"By respecting human rights in this time of crisis, we will build more effective and inclusive solutions for the emergency of today and the recovery for tomorrow."
-- UN Secretary-General AntΓ³nio Guterres launches new report on and human rights.
To***co use can increase your risk of getting :
Placing to***co in your mouth can introduce the virus into your body; sharing to***co products can transmit the virus between people; to***co can weaken your respiratory system.
More facts about and smoking from World Health Organization (WHO). https://bit.ly/2KqrnRw
The pandemic is threatening food and nutrition security for millions of people globally.
I was honoured to address Agriculture Ministers today, as we have a shared responsibility to ensure this health crisis does not also become a food crisis.
Secretary General of the United Nations
Antonio Guterres
Over 21,000 cases have been reported on the African continent - with 5,000 recoveries and 1,000 deaths. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX
Coronavirus | UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres Called to protect children from the consequences of the pandemic
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I'm particularly concerned about the well being of children around the world
Number of cases on the African continent rise to over 16,800, with 3,271 recoveries and 896 deaths. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX
Kano has recorded its first Covid-19 death in the State.
The Kano State Ministry of Health has announced 5 new additional Covid-19 cases in the State. Making it a total of 9 confirmed positive cases. The 5 new cases were all traced to the index case.
FACT: 5G mobile networks DO NOT spread COVID-19
cases top 10,000 in Africa, with 52 countries reporting cases. Initially, mainly confined to capital cities, a significant number of countries in Africa are now reporting cases in multiple provinces.
"Tackling this pandemic requires a decentralised response. Communities must be empowered and get the resources/expertise needed to tackle outbreaks locally." Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Director.
https://www.afro.who.int/news/covid-19-cases-top-10-000-africa
Over 10,000 cases reported across 52 countries in Africa. View country figures & more with the WHO African Region COVID-19 Dashboard: https://arcg.is/XvuSX
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey plans to donate $ 1 billion to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
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Nurses, midwives and other health workers are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19.
This World Health Day, we underscore the importance of recognizing the value of and investing in nurses.
Lab technicians are working 24/7 to test us for .
Let's support our heroes.
FACT: Exposing yourself to the βοΈ or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent COVID-19.
COVID-19 parenting tips:
1οΈβ£ Spend One-on-One time with your child
People with disability can reduce their potential exposure to COVID-19 by:
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βCOVID-19 is the greatest test that we have faced together since the formation of the United Nations.
This human crisis demands coordinated, decisive, inclusive and innovative policy action from the worldβs leading economies β and maximum financial and technical support for the poorest and most vulnerable people and countries.β - United Nations Secretary-General
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Join us in marking the 40th Anniversary of United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research - UNIDIR, an independent research institute within the United Nations supporting Member States and civil society with cutting edge research on international security issues.
Learn more ππ½ unidir.org
"I'm profoundly grateful for the heroic efforts of all health workers on the front lines of the global fight against the .
Their courage is exemplary and their commitment is inspirational. We must ensure that they receive the support they need to continue carrying out their critical work at this challenging time."
-- United Nations Secretary-General AntΓ³nio Guterres.
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Women make up 70% of workers in the health and social sector. This puts them at the forefront of the global Coronavirus response.
FACT: COVID-19 is NOT airborne.
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