WHO concerning the nature, communicability, or seriousness of an infectious disease. 4. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to facilitate the ability of victims of State misrepresentations to the World Health Organization (WHO) that result in death, injury, and damage to property and business interests. 5. Responsibility of foreign states for loss of life, injury, or other damages resulting from certain misrepresentations to the World Health Organization (a) In general Section 1605(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking in which money damages are sought against a foreign state for personal injury or death, or damage to or loss of property, occurring in the United States and caused by the tortious act or omission of that foreign state or of any official or employee of that foreign state while acting within the scope of his office or employment