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WHO Chief: Global Coronavirus Cases Drop for Third Straight Week

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   The World Health Organization (WHO) noted Monday that globally, the
   number of new coronavirus cases fell for the third consecutive week.

   At the agency's regular news briefing conducted virtually from its
   headquarters in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
   said that while many nations are still seeing infections increasing, it
   is nonetheless encouraging news.

   Tedros said it shows the virus can be controlled, even with the new
   variants in circulation, and that with proven public health measures
   such as social distancing, the wearing of masks and good hygiene,
   infections can be prevented.

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