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People wearing face mask are seen in Beijing, China on April 17, 2020, amid an outbreak of the new coronavirus COVID-19

People wearing face mask are seen in Beijing, China on April 17, 2020, amid an outbreak of the new coronavirus COVID-19. Source: AAP

The World Health Organisation says many countries would likely follow China in revising up their death tolls once they start getting the coronavirus crisis under control. The news comes as United States President Donald Trump criticises four Democratic governors over coronavirus restrictions.

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The World Health Organisation says many countries would likely follow China in revising up their death tolls once they start getting the coronavirus crisis under control. The news comes as United States President Donald Trump criticises four Democratic governors over coronavirus restrictions.

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