A U.S. federal judge has ruled in favor of Missouri in a lawsuit against China, holding Beijing accountable for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lawsuit accused China of covering up the virus's severity and hoarding personal protective equipment (PPE) in the early stages of the outbreak. As a result, the court has ordered China to pay $24 billion in damages. However, China did not participate in the legal proceedings, making enforcement of the judgment uncertain.
This ruling marks a significant legal move in holding nations accountable for pandemic-related damages.
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