As the global death toll from the pandemic climbs to 20 million, the focus shifts to the origins of the Covid virus, first identified in Wuhan, China. The WHO has now called on the United States to release its intelligence findings, amidst ongoing concerns over China's accountability and transparency regarding the outbreak. Critics argue that this request underscores the necessity for stringent scrutiny of China's role in the pandemic and the importance of holding the Chinese government accountable for its initial response and information sharing.
WHO Pressures US for Covid Origins Data Amid Lingering Questions on China's Transparency
All Versions
Feb-11
Health
Score: 0.55
The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health agency, while shredding economies, crippling health systems and turning people's lives upside-down. The first cases were detected in Wuhan in China in late 2019, and und…
Feb-11
Health
Left Variant
Score: 0.20
In the wake of a devastating global pandemic that claimed 20 million lives and wreaked havoc on economies and healthcare systems worldwide, the WHO has emphasized the importance of transparency and international cooperation. With the initial outbreak traced back to Wuhan, China, in late 2019, the UN health agency is urging the United States to share its intelligence on the virus's origins. This step is seen as crucial for understanding how the pandemic began and preventing future health crises, highlighting the need for solidarity over secrecy in these challenging times.