WHO Denies Report It Helped China Conceal Outbreak

The transcript discusses allegations against the WHO for allegedly covering up the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic under pressure from China. It highlights a report by a German magazine claiming that Chinese President Xi Jinping asked the WHO to withhold information about human transmission of the virus. The WHO denied these claims, calling them distractions. The transcript also covers political reactions, including President Trump's decision to withdraw funding from the WHO, accusing it of mismanaging the pandemic. Finally, it mentions the WHO's financial shortfall in managing the pandemic.

What was the WHO accused of in relation to China during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic?

• Ignoring the pandemic entirely

• Pressuring China to reveal the truth

• Covering up the pandemic's origins

• Providing false data to the public

Which magazine reported the alleged phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the WHO Director General?

• Time

• Forbes

• The Economist

• Dear Spiegel

What action did President Trump take against the WHO in April?

• Increased funding

• Pulled funding

• Sent experts to China

• Praised their efforts

What was one of the criticisms faced by the WHO regarding its management of the pandemic?

• Ignoring European countries

• Overestimating the pandemic's impact

• Lack of accountability for China

• Too much transparency

How much money did the WHO announce it was short of to manage the pandemic?

• $500 million

• $1.3 billion

• $750 million

• $2 billion