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Red Cross expands COVID-19 testing in seven countries with €35.5 million EU support

Red Cross expands COVID-19 testing in seven countries with €35.5 million EU support

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COVID-19: Red Cross Red Crescent steps up European response, urges Governments to strengthen testing, tracing and isolation measures

COVID-19: Red Cross Red Crescent steps up European response, urges Governments to strengthen testing, tracing and isolation measures

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A pandemic reminds us why health care professionals are so valuable

A pandemic reminds us why health care professionals are so valuable

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IFRC concerned about impact of Hurricane Eta on coronavirus transmission

IFRC concerned about impact of Hurricane Eta on coronavirus transmission

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Red Cross in the Caribbean helps families during COVID-19 battle more than the virus

Red Cross in the Caribbean helps families during COVID-19 battle more than the virus

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Red Cross warns: Vigilance needed as Europe’s intensive care beds fill up

Red Cross warns: Vigilance needed as Europe’s intensive care beds fill up

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The Disaster Law Programme: Ten years in the Pacific

The Disaster Law Programme: Ten years in the Pacific

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When the pandemic reached the indigenous communities in northern Argentina

When the pandemic reached the indigenous communities in northern Argentina

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How can we tackle a growing COVID-19 caused mental health crisis?

How can we tackle a growing COVID-19 caused mental health crisis?

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Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

Sudan floods: “The conditions are simply appalling” says IFRC Secretary General, as emergency appeal remains woefully underfunded

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Red Cross raises the alarm across Europe: “Your best defence against this virus is you”

Red Cross raises the alarm across Europe: “Your best defence against this virus is you”

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Dr. Abbas finds physical distancing a real challenge in Iraq to fight COVID-19

Dr. Abbas finds physical distancing a real challenge in Iraq to fight COVID-19

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