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WHO Emergencies Chief: Second Year of Coronavirus Pandemic Could Be Worse

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   The World Health Organization's (WHO) emergencies chief warned
   Wednesday the second year of the coronavirus pandemic may be tougher
   than the first, at least in the first few months.

   During an online discussion with other WHO officials, Mike Ryan said
   given the transmission dynamics and other issues they have seen so far,
   2021 is looking tougher, especially in the Northern Hemisphere.

   At least two variants of the virus, identified in Britain and South
   Africa, have shown to be more transmissible, if not more dangerous and
   raised concern in European countries.

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