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WHO report says animals likely source of COVID – media
The researchers listed four scenarios in order of likelihood for the emergence of the coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2.14:50, 29 March 2021

WHO representative in Ukraine comments on use of AstraZeneca vaccine
So far, the WHO has not found evidence that the vaccine may cause blood clots.13:10, 19 March 2021

WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe, effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The vaccine from Janssen is the first to be listed by WHO as a single dose regimen, which should facilitate vaccination logistics in all countries.12:25, 13 March 2021

Reuters: Rich nations stockpiling a billion more COVID-19 shots than needed
The excess rich-country doses would go a long way to protecting vulnerable people in poorer countries.13:45, 20 February 2021

No new COVID-19 strains detected in Ukraine yet – WHO representative
Several samples have been recently sent from Ukraine to a sequencing center.12:20, 15 February 2021

China approves Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine for general public use – media
On December 30, Ukraine signed a contract with China's Sinovac for the supply of 1.9 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine.18:25, 06 February 2021

COVID-19: WHO team in Wuhan does not rule out coronavirus escaped from lab – media
The WHO mission arrived in Wuhan more than a year after the outbreak there began, after the organisation complained about delays in access.14:50, 03 February 2021

AP: Pfizer to supply 40 mln COVID-19 shots for poor countries
The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX.14:10, 23 January 2021

WHO chief elaborates on COVAX Facility
COVAX could begin delivering doses in February.23:55, 22 January 2021

EU eyes scheme to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines with poorer nations – media
The mechanism will get vaccines to poorer countries before COVAX is fully operational.11:05, 20 January 2021

China says WHO COVID-19 origins probe team to arrive Jan 14 – media
The pandemic first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.16:30, 11 January 2021

WHO lists Pfizer vaccine for emergency use
The review found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety and efficacy set out by WHO.13:30, 01 January 2021

Situation with COVID-19 may improve in summer, expert says
The acute phase of the pandemic will last until the end of 2021.15:15, 29 December 2020

WHO to check Ukrainian jails to assess fight against diseases – health official
Finland, Britain, and Portugal have already gone through such evaluation procedures.12:20, 17 December 2020

First COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media
The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses.17:58, 23 November 2020

WHO outlines timeframe for supply of COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine
Ukraine may get up to 8.34 million doses of the vaccine by the end of 2021.22:59, 13 November 2020
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In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics – media
The EU draft will be discussed by EU health ministers at a video conference next week.10:40, 23 October 2020

New COVID-19 rapid tests may emerge in Ukraine next week: health official
WHO has approved the tests and recommended for COVID-19 mass testing.21:56, 17 October 2020