Three men in Westchester, New York, are suing the World Health Organization, alleging it mishandled its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference on the situation of the coronavirus , in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb, 28, 2020.
Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference on the situation of the coronavirus , in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb, 28, 2020.Representatives from WHO didn't immediately return messages for comment on the lawsuit. The suit does not provide further detail about the alleged harm suffered by the plaintiffs.
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