<human>:  What is the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic?
<bot>: The latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic is that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a global pandemic. The virus has spread to over 200 countries and territories and there have been more than 8 million confirmed cases across the world. Unfortunately, the death toll has risen to over 435,000 people. Global health experts are stressing the importance of continued adherence to public health measures such as social distancing, mask-wearing, and handwashing to help slow the spread of the virus.