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Pakistan doctors beaten by police as they despair of ‘untreatable’ pandemic

Lack of equipment, dysfunctional government and conflicting messages are impeding country’s efforts against virusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDoctors in Pakistan have warned of “deplorable” conditions on the frontlines of…

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‘We’re not ready’: coronavirus looms over the fragile Afghan health system

As Western NGOs remove staff and the US strips support, an influx of Afghans from Iran could add pressure on an already depleted medical systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the Guzargah reception centre for returnees an…

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‘Clarity and compassion’: what Australia can learn from New Zealand’s coronavirus response

The Morrison government’s contradictory messages have confused many, while the Ardern government has been clear and unequivocalOn Wednesday, Laney McLean, 65, and her husband, Murray, who is 70, fly home to New Zealand. They have lived on the Gold Coas…

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Jacinda Ardern asks for coronavirus relief for New Zealanders banned from Australia’s welfare

NZ PM says she made a direct appeal for a temporary change to the rules to allow laid-off New Zealanders living in Australia to access benefitsFollow the latest Australia coronavirus blog for live news and updatesThe New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda…

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Coronavirus: thousands who left cruise ship in Sydney told to self-isolate after three people test positive

Authorities fear that passengers from Ruby Princess might be unaware Covid-19 cases were onboard and be ‘wandering around’ cityAustralia coronavirus live updatesAbout 2,700 passengers who disembarked a cruise ship in Sydney have been told to self-isola…

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Coronavirus cases pass 100,000 globally as Iran threatens force to restrict travel

WHO calls on countries to make containing spread their highest priority, as Trump signs emergency spending billFollow the latest on Covid-19Share your experiencesThe total number of coronavirus cases confirmed around the world passed 100,000 on Friday …

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‘Yellow bindis’ mean high-risk: India’s new health map for women and children

Pioneering Rajasthan initiative helps health workers reach families in greatest need first, increasing identification of malnutrition and issues in pregnancyIt’s 10am and time for the first home visit of the day. After consulting a colour-coded map on …

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