Panel cites ‘early failings’ in virus response

An expert panel faulted WHO along with China and other nations in a report that found numerous “lost opportunities” to try to head off the pandemic.

By Arete News - January 19, 2021

Medical workers with coronavirus patients in Wuhan, China on February 6, 2020 (AN/China Daily)

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