<human>:  What's 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 the virus a global pandemic. The virus has spread to over 185 countries, with more than 2.5 million cases and over 175,000 deaths reported globally. Restrictions and lockdowns continue to be implemented across the world in efforts to contain the spread of the virus and keep people safe.