ABC News
Date: March 31, 2020
By: Max Walden
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WHO accused of suppressing information about Taiwan’s coronavirus prevention measures
By Max Walden
Updated about 5 hours ago
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VIDEO: WHO official Bruce Aylward appears to dodge a question about Taiwan’s membership to the health organisation (ABC News)
Along with its Asian neighbours South Korea and Singapore, Taiwan has received near-universal praise for its approach to fighting coronavirus.
Taiwan, which has been praised for its COVID-19 response, says WHO is not passing on information it shares with the body
Taiwan has been denied observer status at the WHO since 2016
Critics say WHO is too influenced by China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory
Despite its proximity to China, where the pandemic started, Taiwan's Centres for Disease Control has reported just over 300 cases of coronavirus. [FULL STORY]
