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European countries split over use of medical-grade face masks
Under the Radar Germany and Austria mandate use of expensive FFP2 masks while WHO backs fabric coverings
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Independent panel slams China and WHO over Covid-19 response
feature Long-awaited report says Beijing and the UN health agency acted too slowly to stop the spread
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Coronavirus: four things we learned from the leaked Wuhan Covid-19 files
Speed Read Documents reveal Chinese officials lied about new infections and deaths as outbreak spread
By Joe Evans Last updated
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WHO tasks team of top scientists with tracing origins of Covid-19
Speed Read Ten experts including England’s former deputy chief medical officer will travel to Wuhan ‘as soon as possible’
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Coronavirus: why the WHO is warning of a third Covid-19 wave in Europe next year
Speed Read UN health agency’s pandemic envoy cautions against lifting lockdown restrictions too early
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Quiz of The Week: 3 - 9 October
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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WHO aid workers offered ‘jobs for sex’ during DRC Ebola outbreak
Speed Read More than 50 women allege abuse by men who said they were international aid providers
By Joe Evans Published
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Why the WHO is warning that coronavirus pandemic won’t end with a vaccine
In Depth Top official says localised lockdown measures are key to tackling Covid
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Copy Sweden’s coronavirus response, says WHO special envoy
Speed Read Expert calls for controversial Swedish response to Covid-19 to be adopted elsewhere - including New Zealand
By Holden Frith Last updated
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Coronavirus: Russia set for mass vaccination campaign - but why is WHO urging caution?
In Depth Moscow says mass production of the drug will begin next month following completion of clinical trials
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Reaction: Boris Johnson fears UK second wave in two weeks - but is he right?
In Depth PM makes grim prediction as infections rise across Europe
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Debate: did the WHO go easy on China over coronavirus?
In Depth The UN agency has been accused of putting politics above public health
By Holden Frith, The Week UK Last updated
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Remdesivir: US buys world stock of key coronavirus drug
Speed Read Trump administration goes on shopping spree leaving ‘nothing for Europe’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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How coronavirus has devastated war-torn Yemen
In Depth Doctors, diplomats and aid workers all predicted Covid-19 would hit Yemen hard – but the reality has been even worse
By The Week Staff Last updated
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