A widely cited model predicts worsening outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere will lead to 1.9 million more coronavirus deaths in 2020 — unless governments act. 9News
Dr Joseph Varon, right, leads a team as they try to save the life of a patient unsuccessfully inside the Coronavirus Unit at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comment even as Russia and China have started using their experimental vaccines before long-term studies have been completed. Other countries have proposed streamlining authorisation procedures. He says vaccines have been used successfully for decades and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to near elimination.Mr Tedros appealed to people opposed to vaccination to do their own research."But the track record of vaccines tells its own story and people should not be confused.
"They can have a look for themselves on how the world actually used vaccines to reduce under five mortality to save children."Mr Tedros says he's hopeful there'd soon be an effective coronavirus vaccine "so the world can get back to normal". You can get up-to-date information from the Federal Government's Coronavirus Australia app, available on the
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NRL 2020: Chad Townsend sent off for Kalyn Ponga hit in Sharks Vs KnightsA spiteful clash between the Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks has gone up a gear after Chad Townsend was sent off after a vicious hit on Kalyn Ponga.
Read more »
When is the AFL Grand Final public holiday 2020After news broke that the AFL Grand Final would be played in Queensland this year, the Victorian Government confirmed residents will still get a public holiday.
Read more »
Nation's international travel ban, cruise restrictions extend for three monthsAustralia will extend its restrictions on cruise ships entering the country and a ban on overseas travel for another three months, Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed. 9News
Read more »
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victorian cases continue to decline as Australia officially enters recession, Australian death toll stands at 663Victoria recorded 90 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as Australia's pandemic recession was confirmed.
Read more »