WHO Warns Of A 'Second Peak' In Countries That Reopen Too Quickly

  • 📰 NPR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 63 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 28%
  • Publisher: 63%

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News,United States Headlines

The world's top health officials are warning there could be an immediate 'second peak' of coronavirus infections in countries that are lifting restrictions too quickly — the U.S. among them. That's separate from the 'second wave' expected in the fall.

An aerial view shows people gathered inside painted circles on the grass encouraging social distancing at Dolores Park in San Francisco on May 22.An aerial view shows people gathered inside painted circles on the grass encouraging social distancing at Dolores Park in San Francisco on May 22.

What's key to understanding the different patterns emerging around the globe is recognizing that"this coronavirus is not the flu," says Dr. Margaret Harris, a member of the World Health Organization's coronavirus response team. "A lot of people have put what I'd call a 'flu lens' on their expectations. They keep on thinking it's seasonal," she tells."But if you look around the globe, we've got countries in the middle of their summer and autumn having large, large outbreaks. So we're not seeing a seasonal pattern. What we are seeing is indeed, when people ease too quickly, that they do then see a rise in infections.

President Trump has threatened to pull U.S. funding for the WHO or just leave altogether. Given those tensions, are you concerned that the U.S. is not heeding the advice or the guidance from the WTO? The U.S. is a fantastic partner and the U.S. has got extraordinary depths of great scientific expertise. Now, these sort of tensions obviously are a concern. And we do not want to have the U.S. leave. We know the world benefits enormously from the public health leadership and the role the U.S. has always played. And we hope that will continue.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

JulesKay1 Isn’t it about time the most powerful nation in the world started looking after its people like it looks after its money and it’s military might,....

whatever the 'world's top health officials' don't know dick

It’s not like we can stay in the house forever

WHO IS INCOMPETENT IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE ANYTHING WHO ststes.

Well, it has never gotten under control so this can go on forever now can't it? The virus doesn't care. As long as they find an unprotected host. That's all it wants and right now it is controlling us. Yeah, how about another picnic, bar hop, just great big parties everywhere.

The line at nord rack ....

WHO seems to be right as often as our local weather forecaster. In other words I won’t hold my breath on their prediction. They might get it right once out of every seven times.

Study shows that lockdowns are not working!

No doubt we will have a second wave. After seeing the crowds this weekend I’m waiting to see the numbers of hospitalizations and cases go up. I’m grateful to be able to stay home, enjoy the outdoors like my back yard and brief periods of exercise, wear my mask and stay safe.

GavinNewsom LondonBreed SFPD

To review: The lockdown was sold as a way to avoid hospitals becoming overwhelmed. What is the chance that hospitals are going to become overwhelmed? 🤔

screw who

amprog As far as I’m concerned it’s just going to be one long wave.

Yeah yeah yeah we get the narrative. Close it down, shit it down during debate and voting season. Imagine Biden debating trump? Wouldn’t be pretty.

There is no second wave. This virus is here to stay, people will keep dying from this virus because no one is taking it seriously. We Americans are too self serving, entitled, spoiled, to think about others. Just like our President, ME, ME, ME, ME. Makes me sick.

Another LIE from 'health officials'. COVID doesn't mutate like influenza. COVID will likely disappear like SARS than become seasonal like the flu. Oh Look ... ACTUAL SCIENCE 👇

WHO has been compromised, not trustworthy in any respect imo

Did the WHO say we just have to wait two more weeks before we can safely lift restrictions?

No one ☝️ listens to the who They FAILED THE ENTIRE WORLD 🌎

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 96. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

World Health Organization warns of 'second peak' in areas where coronavirus is decliningThe World Health Organization warned world leaders Wednesday that there can be 'no going back to business as usual' following the coronavirus pandemic, which has upended economies and wreaked havoc on nearly every country across the globe. Trump supporters don't believe that, they don't believe in science. Especially in Democrat states! Coronavirus Fuck the WHO ALSO FakeNews
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

WHO pauses trials of malaria drug, warns of 'second peak' of Covid-19Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an 'immediate second peak,' WHO warns, while UN health agency halts trial of hydroxychloroquine drug in patients citing safety reasons.
Source: trtworld - 🏆 101. / 63 Read more »

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll just under 99,000 as WHO warns of second peak dangersCoronavirus latest: • U.S. death toll approaching 100,000 • WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' • Hydroxychloroquine trial suspended Vaccine update That moment when a drug that thousands upon thousands of doctors all over the world have sworn by gets sidelined in America because President Trump advocates for it. Resisters gotta Resist. No more propaganda!
Source: NBCNews - 🏆 10. / 86 Read more »

Chinese Virologist Warns Coronavirus Is 'Just Tip Of The Iceberg'A Chinese scientist denied Wuhan played a role in the Covid-19 pandemic and warned that similar infectious outbreaks could arise in the future. JFC just kill me in my sleep. Please It's just common sense ... people need to behave more responsibly in society. Put on a mask and stay the F home if you're sick! 👍 PS: Traveling for fun by plane is also stupid...
Source: Forbes - 🏆 394. / 53 Read more »

What Happened Today: WHO Warns All Countries To Remain On High AlertDr. Helen Boucher, chief of the infectious diseases department at Tufts Medical Center, answers listener questions about the COVID-19 death toll.
Source: NPRHealth - 🏆 144. / 63 Read more »