He did not elaborate but the WHO has been criticised by some members states, especially the United States which says it was too weak, too slow and too "China-centric" in tackling the disease. "The world is in desperate need of national unity and global solidarity. "...The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it's the lack of global solidarity and global leadership." He said some parts of international health regulations needed to be strengthened to make them "more fit for purpose". The WHO on Friday warned the pandemic was accelerating, as global infections rose above 8.3 million people with 453,834deaths.

Source: bd News24 June 22, 2020 12:45 UTC