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Covid-19: A week in the life of a world gone mad

The global number of confirmed coronavirus cases passed the 1-million mark this week, and more than 80 countries have approached the International Monetary Fund for financial assistance as economies spiral downwards. Here's a look at what went down on other continents this week

05 April 2020 - 00:00 By sue de groot

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