Now playing Next China China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50% New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported. 17/04/2020
Now playing Next China COVID-19: China's economy shrinks by 6.8% in worst downturn since '70s The GDP reading was stronger than some forecasts that called for a contraction of up to 16% but China's worst performance since before market-style economic reforms started in 1979. 17/04/2020
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Now playing Next China Euroviews. We need to drastically improve animal welfare standards globally to avoid another pandemic ǀ View A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives. 16/04/2020
Now playing Next USA Trump's funding halt to WHO comes amid criticism of US response Trump has faced mounting criticism over his administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis. 16/04/2020
Now playing Next World News 'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic. 15/04/2020
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Now playing Next World News Coronavirus: European states ease lockdowns as Trump lashes out at WHO Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark have announced limited re-opening of schools and businesses. 15/04/2020
Now playing Next Belgium Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients? The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients. 14/04/2020
Now playing Next World News Donald Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization Here's all the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic from Tuesday. 14/04/2020
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Now playing Next USA Coronavirus cases in New York likely came from Europe, two studies say Coronavirus has been circulating in New York for months and likely came from Europe, genome researchers have said. 10/04/2020
Now playing Next World Activist Kerry Kennedy says the Middle East region is in transition With an uncle who served as a President of the United States, and a father who ran for office, human rights activist Kerry Kennedy has a unique perspective on the state of politics and a free press in her homeland today. 10/04/2020
Now playing Next World News Coronavirus conundrum: COVID-19 tracking apps that don’t breach privacy European countries and developers are turning to mobile apps to track the spread of COVID-19, but they have to be careful to comply with strict EU data protection laws. 10/04/2020