US officially notifies World Health Organization of its withdrawal
by Julian Borger in Washington from on (#55FXX)
Trump administration letter comes despite virtually no international support for the move amid pandemic
The US has formally notified the World Health Organization of its withdrawal, despite widespread criticism and an almost complete lack of international support for the move in the midst of a pandemic.
Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw in May, accusing the WHO, without evidence, of withholding information, and of being too close to China. The letter confirming the move was delivered to the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Continue reading...