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‘We’re being whipped into a frenzy about monkeypox’
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The outlook for China’s zero-Covid strategy
feature WHO chief slams Beijing’s plan to eliminate virus as experts warn of 1.5m deaths
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The true story of Germany’s Covid-19 response
In the Spotlight Once lauded for its rapid response, Berlin’s excess death rate is now higher than many of its neighbours
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Does the WHO’s excess deaths data vindicate the UK pandemic response?
feature New statistics suggest national death toll is similar to other European countries
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Cloth vs. FFP2: which face masks protects best against Covid-19?
feature Some experts want respirator masks like those mandated in Germany to become the standard in UK
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How Omicron and other Covid-19 variants were named
In the Spotlight Labels for ‘variants of concern’ are based on the Greek alphabet
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Why Europe is bracing for 500,000 more Covid deaths this winter
feature WHO boss calls for urgent action as Germany announces record infections and Romania runs out of coffins
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Will China hobble WHO’s ‘last-chance’ bid to solve Covid origins mystery?
In Depth Group of 26 global experts tasked with reviving stalled inquiry
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‘Historic day’: what the world’s first malaria vaccine means for Africa
feature World Health Organization hails breakthrough in battle against tropical disease
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What is the rare Monkey B virus that killed vet in China?
feature Infection linked to macaques is often deadly when spread to humans
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Is it safe to ditch face masks after ‘Freedom Day’?
Today's Big Question Ministers keen to drop all coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts
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Why the WHO is warning of an ‘autumn Covid surge’ across Europe
feature UN agency warns vaccination coverage ‘far from sufficient’ to protect region from Delta variant
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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How the ‘Wuhan lab leak’ went from conspiracy theory to top presidential priority
In Depth Anthony Fauci calls on China to release medical records of possible coronavirus victims
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How to avert a future pandemic
In Depth Preventative measures should include enhanced surveillance, reporting and intergovernmental cooperation
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