U.N. Chief: Security Council Gridlock Blocks Effective Coronavirus Response
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to its knees, says U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. He says the global body requires more enforcement mechanisms and more "appetite to bite."
The coronavirus pandemic set a new record this weekend: More than 136,000 new cases around the world were reported on Sunday, the highest number in a single day.
The statistic comes from the United Nations, the global body the world often turns to in a crisis.
"If the pandemic represents something, it is a demonstration of our fragility. Something "And that humility should lead us to solidarity and unity."
