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Nicosia, 10th April 2020 – The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) confirms the first case of the coronavirus amongst its peacekeeping personnel today.

10 Apr 2020

“I’m behind you,” Secretary-General tells UN health workers fighting COVID-19

At a recent townhall meeting, Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to UN healthcare personnel who are working to ensure the well-being of UN personnel during the COVID-19 crisis.

08 Apr 2020

The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites. To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes.

07 Apr 2020

WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters

Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

06 Apr 2020

UN joins forces with new partners to share vital information about coronavirus

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

03 Apr 2020

UN tackles ‘infodemic’ of misinformation and cybercrime in COVID-19 crisis

From selling fake coronavirus cures online to a cyberattack on hospitals’ critical information systems, criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations has warned, as it also steps up its fight against a proliferation of false information about the virus.

02 Apr 2020