WSJ reporting today suggests outbreak much worse than previously reported, which likely means it is MUCH worse than is being reported. NYT reporting more concerning than WSJ.
WSJ morning brief: China ousts high-level officials as coronavirus cases soar. The removal of the officials comes as Hubei province confirmed 14,840 new infections—an almost 10-fold increase from a day earlier—indicating that the epidemic is far from tapering off. World Health Organization draws flak for virus response. Public-health experts have questioned whether the WHO has been too deferential to China in its handling of the new virus. It’s a conundrum that threatens the agency’s global authority. Beijing pledges to stabilize economy.China’s top leaders vowed to stabilize the economy as they attempt to keep the outbreak under control, offering tax relief and other measures to keep jobs filled and ensure the country is stocked with necessities. 🎧 Hear more from China political and diplomatic editor Jeremy Page in today's What's News podcast. --FT Sent from iPhone _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
