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New investigation into the origin of the virus

today at 01:26 Hans Österman

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives in the United States has launched an investigation into the coronavirus.

“This investigation must begin with where and how this virus originated so we can try to predict, prepare or prevent it from happening again,” said Rep. Brad Wenstrup, chairman of the virus subcommittee, in a statement.

Among other things, the infection control expert Anthony Fauci has received questions about the origin of the spread. (TT)

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    According to Aftonbladet’s information, it was the man who alerted the police himself.

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    Hi Ella!

    You can read the article about 3-year-old Leonora who died after a care miss here.

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    There is still unrest in the country. According to a Reuters article frobbery last week, 48 people have died in the protests.

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    Catherine

    Hi Katerina!

    Here we have a text about the presidential election in Cyprus!

    All’s Well!

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    Kell

    If you mean now after the earthquake then yes. Sweden presented a first support package to Turkey and Syria of 7 million on Monday and another of 30 million on Tuesday.

    Via NATO they also send tents, beds, dry food and generators.

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