Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, May 5

GENEVA -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic no longer constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of WHO, made the announcement at a virtual press conference from Geneva. (WHO-COVID-19-Health)

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TOKYO -- One person was confirmed dead and 22 injure