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There are growing global doubts about the transparency of China's coronavirus tally
World
20.08.2024
China's Wuhan raises virus death toll by 1,290, up 50%
The robot can be controlled remotely with a laptop or tablet, reducing the risk to cleaners of becoming infected with the virus, which has killed over 140,000 people worldwide
World
20.08.2024
Singapore disinfecting robot trialled in virus fight
The country is under a nationwide lockdown
World
20.08.2024
Myanmar to release 25,000 prisoners amid virus fears
Producers hope the Afghan play will raise awareness about the enduring impact of traumatic events
World
20.08.2024
Traumatised by war: theatre's role in healing Afghanistan
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Analysts warn of tougher times ahead, with weaker external demand for Chinese goods to weigh on growth
World 20.08.2024
Virus hands China its first economic contraction in decades
The laid-back Australian seaside towns usually function as a single community
World 20.08.2024
Aussie 'twin towns' split by virus border
Egyptian authorities have rejected pleas to free up overcrowded jails
World 20.08.2024
Pandemic worsens plight of Middle East prisoners
President Trump said in January 2020 that "we have it totally under control," but did not declare a government initiative to "slow the spread" of COVID-19 until March 16
World 20.08.2024
Trump was too slow in virus response: poll
US President Donald Trump and government coordinator Dr Deborah Birx lay out the plan for reopening the economy
World 20.08.2024
Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop
Stress, fatigue, lack of contact with patients... Mathilde, a night nurse on a COVID-19 unit at Ixelles hospital, feels that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the relationship between patients and medical staff.
World 20.08.2024
Belgium says transparency explains high virus toll
Many workers in the sector are undocumented, meaning they cannot benefit from the federally approved relief plan
World 20.08.2024
California orders sick leave for essential food workers
Medical personnel transport a body at the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey on April 16, 2020
World 20.08.2024
Pile of bodies linked to coronavirus found at US nursing home
Princess Basmah bint Saud was detained in March last year
World 20.08.2024
Saudi princess pleads for release from high-security prison
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