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China
China responds to WHO inquiry on ‘mystery’ illness outbreak
China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia...
Carl Samson
New data links COVID-19 origin to raccoon dogs in China market
International researchers have discovered new genetic material collected at a Chinese market indicating that COVID-19 originated in coronavi...
Michelle De Pacina
Health
WHO fires Asia chief for racism, abuse and unethical behavior
More than a year after being accused of racist, abusive and unethical behavior, Dr. Kasai Takeshi has reportedly been fired from his positio...
China’s lack of transparency on COVID outbreak sparks international concern
Before you read: China eases restrictions on inbound travelers after more than 2 years COVID cases skyrocket in China following easing of ze...
News
WHO’s Asia chief put on leave after racism, abuse allegations
Dr. Kasai Takeshi, director of the World Health Organization’s Western Pacific Regional Office, has reportedly been placed on indefinite le...
Asia
Scientists Warn That ‘Super Malaria’ Spreading Through Southeast Asia Could Threaten the World
A new form of malaria that is resistant to today’s standard treatment, currently being referred to as “Super Malaria,” has broken out in Sou...
Bryan Ke
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