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Beijing coverup in January led to calamitous spread of COVID-19
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2020-04-17

Beijing coverup in January led to calamitous spread of COVID-19

Chinese authorities, knowing a deadly outbreak was afoot, said nothing for almost a week, allowing the virus to take hold in Wuhan and spread across the world.

Unsafe practices at Wuhan coronavirus lab call into question origin of outbreak
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2020-04-16

Unsafe practices at Wuhan coronavirus lab call into question origin of outbreak

Beijing for months has attempted to deflect blame for the coronavirus pandemic. Now there are legitimate concerns that COVID-19 was released from a Wuhan lab studying coronaviruses.

Afghan girls build low-cost ventilator from car parts to fight coronavirus
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2020-04-16

Afghan girls build low-cost ventilator from car parts to fight coronavirus

Should the prototype be approved, the teenagers could begin producing more devices as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the country.

Iran's Mahan Air seen as key vector in worldwide coronavirus pandemic
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2020-04-10

Iran's Mahan Air seen as key vector in worldwide coronavirus pandemic

The airline continued flights between Tehran and China while the pandemic spread, putting Iran's Revolutionary Guards and its financial and political motives over saving people's lives.

China earns billions selling faulty coronavirus equipment to nations in need
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2020-04-09

China earns billions selling faulty coronavirus equipment to nations in need

China, in a bid to appear as a benevolent power amid the crisis, has exported protective equipment around the world, but masks and tests have turned out to be useless.

Herat authorities ramp up fight against coronavirus
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2020-04-06

Herat authorities ramp up fight against coronavirus

'We will continue our fight against the coronavirus the same way as we fight against the terrorists,' said one police officer.

Chinese cover-up of coronavirus fueled world pandemic, top official says
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2020-04-06

Chinese cover-up of coronavirus fueled world pandemic, top official says

If China had been transparent about how dangerous COVID-19 was at the beginning, the world would have had time to react, saving thousands of lives and avoiding much of the current chaos.

Fatemiyoun members gather in crowds despite escalating coronavirus threat
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2020-03-31

Fatemiyoun members gather in crowds despite escalating coronavirus threat

Despite the overwhelming news coverage of the virus, the Iranian-led Afghan militia appears ignorant of the dangers of such close social contact.

Afghans in Iran infected with coronavirus denied care at hospitals
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2020-03-31

Afghans in Iran infected with coronavirus denied care at hospitals

Workers in Iran are returning home because hospitals there are refusing to admit sick Afghans and forcing them to rely on over the counter medication. The consequences have been fatal.

Kunduz residents welcome government attention to healthcare services
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2020-03-30

Kunduz residents welcome government attention to healthcare services

Kunduz health officials are taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province and to increase public access to health services.