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Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) said they appreciated the cooperation extended by their Chinese peers on the mission to trace the source of the novel coronavirus. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s Health Emergencies Program, said at a regular press conference on Friday that they believe the mission will be a success with the support of Chinese scientists.
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