Heritage Foundation-convened commission with Republican and Democratic members blames China for excess deaths caused by U.S. policy decisions, claims long COVID affects “at least” 10-20% of people.
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China cost U.S. $18 trillion through lack of transparency on COVID-19: nonpartisan commission
Report by commission convened by Heritage Foundation, including Republican and Democratic heavy-hitters, proposes revisions to Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act to allow lawsuits by U.S. victims of China …
