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On Thursday, a Deputy health minister, Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez, said there was no scientific evidence that travel restrictions “can play a relevant role” in the protection of public health. He also pointed out that Mexico was preparing for a key…
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PARIS (REUTERS) – Former ice dancer Nathalie Pechalat was elected president of the French ice sports federation after her three rivals pulled out of the vote citing coronavirus fears on Saturday (March 14). The election took place after Didier Gailhaguet…
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TOKYO (AFP) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday (March 14) resisted pressure for changes to the Tokyo Olympics schedule even as sporting events worldwide fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe pledged Japan would host the Games as…
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