Medical Journal Refutes Allegation Trump Made In Letter To WHO

Medical Journal Refutes Allegation Trump Made In Letter To WHO

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President Trump sent a letter to the WHO alleging it ignored early COVID-19 reports from Wuhan, citing The Lancet Medical Journal. The Lancet refuted these claims, stating their first report was published on January 24th, 2020. They criticized Trump's allegations as damaging to international cooperation in controlling the pandemic.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did President Trump accuse the WHO of in his letter?

Ignoring early reports of the coronavirus

Collaborating with China to hide data

Supporting the spread of the virus

Providing false information about vaccines

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When did The Lancet publish its first report on the coronavirus?

February 2020

March 2020

January 24th, 2020

December 2019

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What was the focus of The Lancet's first report on COVID-19?

Economic impact of the pandemic

Global travel restrictions

Vaccine development

The first 41 patients diagnosed in Wuhan

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How did The Lancet describe President Trump's allegations against the WHO?

Helpful for international relations

Supportive of global efforts

Serious and damaging

Irrelevant to the pandemic

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What potential impact did The Lancet highlight regarding Trump's allegations?

Strengthening national economies

Improving healthcare systems

Harming international cooperation

Boosting vaccine production