The crisis between the United States and China has claimed a new victim: the World Health Organization. Donald Trump has indeed carried out his threat to cut the bridges with the WHO, which he accuses of complacency towards Beijing. It is not a surprise, however. Donald Trump had already cut the financial contribution made by his country to the Organization.
Agency's first lessor
The American president therefore announced Friday “end the relationship” between his country and the WHO. The United States, which is traditionally the primary donor of the UN agency, will "redirect these funds to other urgent and global public health needs that deserve them," said the White House tenant.
The announcement comes as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the United States, Latin America and Russia, weighs on the global economy, and threatens to regain momentum in South Korea. The United States is the most affected country in terms of number of deaths and cases, with 102,201 deaths for 1,731,035 cases. Follow the United Kingdom with 38,161 dead, Italy (33,229), France (28,714) and Brazil (27,878), passed Friday in fifth position of this sad ranking, before Spain (27,121).
New York to partially lift restrictions
In addition, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that he plans to partially end containment for New York City the week of June 8, provided public health indicators are satisfactory . This easing would initially concern only part of the economy, mainly construction and manufacturing. New York is by far the city most affected by the coronavirus in the world, which has killed more than 21,000 people.
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