WHO questions China's COVID-19 data

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Global unease about the coronavirus continues, with widespread disbelief of official statistics being reported by China surrounding COVID-19, following the relaxation of its zero-COVID policy. Many countries are now taking, or considering taking, measures out of concern.

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Published 5 January 2023 1:35pm

Updated 6 January 2023 7:58am

By Sunil Awasthi

Source: SBS News

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Global unease about the coronavirus continues, with widespread disbelief of official statistics being reported by China surrounding COVID-19, following the relaxation of its zero-COVID policy. Many countries are now taking, or considering taking, measures out of concern.

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