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WHO warns Indian virus strain a global concern

People stand in a queue for coronavirus testing at Madhyamgram rural hospital.

People stand in a long queue with no social distance before getting a Covid19 test in a testing kiosk at Madhyamgram rural hospital. Source: AAP

The World Health Organisation has welcomed a plateau in the global number of coronavirus cases and deaths. It comes as a number of countries further ease restrictions.


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