https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-moves-to-officially-withdraw-us-from-world-health-organisation-12023451?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter



Donald Trump has moved to officially withdraw the US from the World Health Organisation during the coronavirus pandemic.
The US president has formally notified the United Nations that America is leaving the WHO, prompting his presidential election rival Joe Biden to say he will rejoin immediately if elected.

Mr Trump warned in May that the US was "terminating its relationship" with the health body, accusing it of failing to adequately respond to COVID-19 and being under the "total control" of China.
The news came as both Texas and California confirmed more than 10,000 cases in a single day.


The withdrawal notice was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday and will take effect in a year on 6 July 2021.
It means the withdrawal could be rescinded under a new White House administration.
Mr Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said he would reverse the decision on his first day in office if elected.

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