ILRI scientist Hung Nguyen-Viet discusses his experiences with the WHO team investigating COVID-19 origins
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19.03.21
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Hung Nguyen-Viet, co-leader of the Animal and Human Health program at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), was a member of the high-profile World Health Organization expert mission to China to investigate the origins of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
ILRI’s David Aronson interviewed Hung about his experiences on the mission, which garnered headlines worldwide, and on the broader lessons for ILRI and One Health.
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