World Health Organization members agree to COVID-19 probe

A motion to establish an independent review into the global response and origins of the coronavirus has been unanimously adopted at the World Health Assembly. 

None of the World Health Organization's (WHO) 194 members, including China and the United States, objected to the resolution.

In his closing remarks to the Assembly, WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus reiterated his commitment to carrying out an independent probe "at the earliest appropriate moment."

"We welcome any initiative to strengthen global health security and to strengthen WHO," Tedros said. "WHO remains fully committed to transparency, accountability & continuous improvement."