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Coronavirus may hit the Middle East hardest – not least because its citizens don't trust their governments


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Coronavirus may hit the Middle East hardest – not least because its citizens don't trust their governments

For leaders in a region not known for its trustworthy media, the first challenge in the case of an outbreak will be communication read more...


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