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FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 file photo woman walks, wearing a face mask to protect against coronavirus, near the beach, in Saint Jean de Luz, southwestern France. The World Health Organization’s top official in Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge warned Thursday Aug. 27, 2020, that the coronavirus is a “tornado with a long tail” saying rising case counts among young people could ultimately spread the virus, and WHO issued advice to hotels as cases across Europe have increased amid the summer holiday season. (AP Photo/Bob Edme, File)

In contrast to US, UN backs testing people without symptoms

By JAMEY KEATEN and MARIA CHENG - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, a medical worker performs a COVID-19 test at a test centre at Vnukovo airport outside Moscow, Russia. The World Health Organization’s Europe office senior emergency official Catherine Smallwood, said Thursday Aug. 20, 2020, the agency had begun “direct discussions” with Russia to try obtaining more information about the experimental COVID-19 vaccine the country recently approved. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, FILE)

UN: Discussions with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine under way

By MARIA CHENG - Associated Press

An inmate models the protective gear inmates manufacture as fellow inmate Luis Huaman makes face shields at a workshop in the Lurigancho prison, on the outskirts of Lima, Peru, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Health authorities and inmates look to implement protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19 at the overcrowded prison. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

The Latest: Virus spike in S Korea capital may be spreading

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

WHO, UNICEF urge African countries to reopen schools safely

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME - Associated Press

President Donald Trump salutes as he steps off Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Washington. Trump is returning from a trip to Iowa and Illinois. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump foreign policy moves at stake in election

By Lauren Toms, Ben Wolfgang and Lauren Meier - The Washington Times

Workers prepare for a burial at the Olifantsveil Cemetery outside Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday Aug. 6, 2020. The frequency of burials in South Africa has significantly increased during the coronavirus pandemic, as the country became one of the top five worst-hit nations. New infection numbers around the world are a reminder that a return to normal life is still far off. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Africa passes 1M confirmed virus cases; true number far more

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

A man wearing a face mask to protect against the new coronavirus walks by a mural depicting various cultural dance on display on a street in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Both mainland China and Hong Kong reported fewer new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as strict measures to contain new infections appear to be taking effect. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

China, WHO in talks on plans to trace coronavirus origin

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In this Feb. 24, 2020, photo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), addresses a press conference about the update on COVID-19 at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP) ** FILE **

WHO chief upbraids Pompeo over ‘unacceptable’ allegations

By JAMEY KEATEN - Associated Press

Mariachis, some wearing protective face masks, wait for clients in Plaza Garibaldi, where residents come to hire mariachis for events and parties, in Mexico City, Friday, July 17, 2020. With large gatherings cancelled and concerns over singing inside closed spaces, work has plummeted for the hundreds of Mariachis based in Plaza Garibaldi. Those lucky enough to get occasional work say they are playing for small celebrations at home, such as birthdays or proposals, as well as at wakes for the deceased. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The Latest: Global death toll for pandemic now above 600,000

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Police officers and healthcare workers are stationed outside a public housing tower that is locked down as a Coronavirus hotspot in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a shutdown of the nation's second-largest city is necessary and promised continuing financial support for businesses that fear they won't survive a second lockdown. (James Ross/AAP Image via AP)

The Latest: Mexico says its COVID-19 deaths surpass 35,000

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Thursday, June 25, 2020, file photo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, attends a press conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)

WHO warns: COVID-19 pandemic will get ‘worse and worse’ if countries fail to abide by precautions

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, June 25, 2020 file photo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), attends a press conference, at the (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organization chief on Monday, July 13 slammed government leaders whose mixed messages have eroded public trust on the coroanvirus. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that their failures to stop their countries’ spiraling outbreaks means there’s no return to normal “for the foreseeable future.” (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)

WHO boss slams ‘mixed messages’ from leaders on coronavirus

By JAMEY KEATEN and MARIA CHENG - Associated Press

A Kashmiri man and a child wearing masks walk past a parked armored police vehicle in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Monday, July 13, 2020. Authorities reimposed lockdown on Monday in parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the region's main city, following surge in coronavirus cases. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

US debates school reopening, WHO warns ‘no return to normal’

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ADAM GELLER - Associated Press

In this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, Dr. Gauden Galea, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in China, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the WHO's offices in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) **FILE**

WHO experts to visit China to plan COVID-19 investigation

By SAM McNEIL - Associated Press

In this Friday, May 15, 2020 file photo, people line up for coronavirus testing at a large factory in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province. In June 2020, China reported using batch testing as part of a recent campaign to test all 11 million residents of Wuhan, the city where the virus first emerged late in late 2019. (Chinatopix Via AP)

WHO advance team heads to China to begin COVID-19 investigation

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

WHO: Droplets, contact still ‘dominant’ methods of COVID-19 transmission

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

WHO chief taps ex-leaders to head COVID-19 response panel

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Commuters wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus walk through a subway station in Beijing, Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Latest: New Mexico closes state parks, suspends sports

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Thursday, June 25, 2020, file photo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, attends a press conference at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP, File)

WHO acknowledges coronavirus can spread via airborne particles

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

WHO: Indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible

Associated Press