This article, authored by Dr. Aziz Abdullah, originally appeared on Thrive Global. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the planet over the past several months, the
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In the face of the pandemic, we are not all equal. As an individual, but also as a citizen residing in a particular country. This editorial address the second point:
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