More information on coronavirus | Africanews

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United States

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More information on coronavirus | Africanews

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the United States to share information regarding the origins of Covid-19. This request comes as the world marks the fifth anniversary of the WHO's pandemic declaration. Discussions about the virus's origins remain a global concern.

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