China must not get away with ‘protecting themselves’ on the origins of COVID-19

Sky News contributor Daisy Cousens says China must not get away with protecting themselves and the narrative regarding the origins of COVID-19.

It comes after Beijing delayed the arrival of a team of 10 international scientists for several months, inundating them with a number of logistical demands and rules.

In a rare criticism of the Asian power, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gebhreyesus told reporters China's officials were yet to finalise necessary visa clearances for the team's arrival to the mainland.

“None of this should be surprising, of course China is again trying to protect the narrative,” Ms Cousens told Sky News host Chris Smith.

“They must not get away with it though, this must be investigated thoroughly with great courage and perseverance because it is extremely important.”

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