WHO reports over 5,400 COVID-19 deaths worldwide in 24 hours; death toll nears 260,000

World Health Organisation (WHO) reported over 5,400 new COVID-19 deaths in 24-hour period until late Friday, taking overall tally to 2,59,474. According to reports, more than 87,000 new worldwide infections were recorded in same period taking global count to 3.75 million.

So far, vel coronavirus infection has killed over 2,59,000 people and has infected more than 4 million globally. virus has affected more people than any or disease in modern history. 

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WHO criticised for COVID-19 handling 

World Health Organisation (WHO) is facing a lot of criticism from many countries over its initial handling of outbreak. Countries like United States and Australia have demanded an independent review into matter, asking for an investigation into WHO's handling and global response to pandemic.

United States has accused UN body of siding with China amid pandemic and t pressuring it eugh to share vital information with world about COVID-19 infection. 

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Trump h anunced that US will halt its funding to WHO for this year as it called for reform in ncy. international community has blamed WHO for taking time in declaring outbreak a pandemic, which it did on March 11, two and a half months after China first reported new virus.

outbreak is still causing thousands of deaths across world as countries race to develop a vaccine for contagious virus. As per reports, seven countries have started conducting human trials of vaccine, including China, United States, Germany, and United Kingdom. 

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