The World Health Organization is urging China to share data on the origins of COVID-19, stressing the importance of transparency and cooperation to prevent future pandemics. WHO picked up a media statement from Wuhan in December 2019, leading to the global impact of COVID-19. Member states are negotiating a pandemic treaty to address sharing pathogens and benefits like vaccines, with a deadline set for May 2025.
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‘No second chance’: Opposition questions safety of US beef imports
The Australian federal opposition expresses concern over biosecurity risks associated with the government's decision to lift a ban on US beef from cattle born in Canada and Mexico after a decade-long review. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and Health Minister Mark Butler defend the move, asserting it is based on assessments by experienced officials, despite calls for a review from the Nationals and skepticism regarding potential trade motivations. Want More Context? 🔎
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