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  • Thursday, 19 March, 2020
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    Call to boost supplies of NHS protective equipment

    Medical workers tackling virus alarmed at lack of suitable masks and gowns

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    Shipments will have diplomatic impact as Beijing seeks to exploit transatlantic tensions

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    Beijing says it will offer ‘necessary assistance’ as Chinese city remains on lockdown

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  • Saturday, 25 January, 2020
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    Significant uncertainties remain about the severity and spread of illness, say experts

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