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News Wrap: WHO warns about novel coronavirus' global spread

News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus

Aired 02/21/2020

PBS News Hour

News Wrap: WHO warns about novel coronavirus' global spread

Clip: 2/21/2020 | 5m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus

In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency there after cases quadrupled. Also, Russian warplanes backed by the Syrian government targeted the last rebel-held areas in northwestern Syria.

Aired 02/21/2020

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