14 January 2021
Episode 2400
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We have the latest as the World Health Organization’s investigators arrive in Wuhan. Plus: Donald Trump is impeached for a second time, Switzerland imposes tough new coronavirus restrictions and we delve into the world of luxury.
14 January 2021
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The WHO arrive in Wuhan
Monocle’s Asia editor James Chambers and our health and science correspondent, Dr Chris Smith, have the latest as the World Health Organization arrives in Wuhan to investigate the origins of Covid-19.
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