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US President Donald Trump briefs media at the White House in Washington, DC

US President Donald Trump briefs media at the White House in Washington, DC Source: AAP

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Debate over mask-wearing rages on in the US as the President's messaging on the matter continues to evolve, while in Serbia doctors are calling for the resignation of a government-appointed COVID-19 crisis team.

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