Dr Robertson said more treatment would cure more people, who could go on to develop liver damage, and may slow the rate of the epidemic.

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The result of these estimates and assumptions is that the commission believes the potential growth rate of the hardest-hit countries has suffered long-term damage.

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Northumberland County Council is having to repair holes at a rate of 800 a week, and has more than 200 vehicle damage claims pending from motorists.

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In addition to that past damage award, the jury also granted a reasonable royalty rate of 3.5% on the search-advertising revenue of infringing firms.

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