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July 7, 2020, 9:19 PM

U.S. Starts One-Year Clock to Quit World Health Organization (2)

Nick Wadhams
Nick Wadhams
Bloomberg News
Jennifer Jacobs
Jennifer Jacobs
Bloomberg News
David Wainer
David Wainer
Bloomberg News

The Trump administration sent a letter giving the United Nations a one-year notice for the U.S. to quit the World Health Organization, formalizing President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the agency even as the coronavirus rages out of control in the U.S. and in many other countries.

The administration sent the letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday, making the U.S. withdrawal official on July 6, 2021, under a requirement for a one-year notice, according to Stephane Dujarric, the secretary-general’s spokesman. It’s almost certain that Democratic rival Joe Biden would reverse Trump’s decision if he’s elected in November. ...

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