Asia
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Coronavirus entry spike uncovered
Scientists have made a key discovery in the search for a COVID-19 vaccine, showing why the virus is so infectious, it was announced last night. Read more
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Plan to step up Wuhan virus research
Leading researchers have agreed a plan that will see accelerated development of COVID-19 vaccines and other research, it was announced last night. Read more
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UK pumps cash into coronavirus vaccine
The UK is to pump £20 million into efforts to develop a fast-track vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus, it was announced today. Read more
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One animal transmitted Wuhan virus
A single animal source may be responsible for the outbreak of Wuhan coronavirus causing havoc in China, according to a new scientific analysis. Read more
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Call for ethical emergency research
The world needs clear rules to ensure research projects are conducted ethically during global health emergencies, experts say today. Read more
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Snake clue as China virus spreads
World Health Organisation officials will gather again today to consider the seriousness of the Wuhan virus outbreak amid evidence of a growing death toll. Read more
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Crisis summit over China virus
The World Health Organisation will hold an emergency summit today to decide whether to declare the outbreak of the new Wuhan virus as global health emergency. Read more
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Medicinal cannabis not effective for long-term sleep problems
People with chronic pain who have trouble sleeping might build up a tolerance to medicinal cannabis, which would negate its effectiveness, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cholera cases down
The world experienced a significant reduction in cholera cases last year, according to new figures. Read more
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Malnutrition’s many forms hitting developing countries
The world is facing a multiple malnutrition problem caused by obesity, poor quality diet and under-nutrition, the World Health Organisation warns today. Read more