China Agrees to Entry of American Scientists As Part of WHO Team

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China Agrees to Entry of American Scientists As Part of WHO Team

China has agreed to allow American scientists into the country to help in the fight against 2019-nCov as part a team of scientists with the World Health Organization (WHO).