Coronavirus: South Africa braces for the worst
Andrew Harding visits a poor South African neighbourhood to see how it will cope with an outbreak. BBC News – Africa
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Coronavirus: Chancellor unveils £330bn lifeline for economy
Rishi Sunak announces “unprecedented” help for companies as the economy goes through an “economic emergency”. BBC News – Business
Is Latin America prepared to fight coronavirus?
The region has yet to be hit hard by the virus but countries are already imposing drastic measures. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Iraq PM-designate appointed to break deadlock
Adnan al-Zurfi was nominated after the main political blocs could not agree on a candidate. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Spanish deaths surge close to 500
The latest figures come as the EU plans cross-border travel bans and France begins its lockdown. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Emergency cash to help businesses and operations delayed
The NHS tries to free up hospital beds to cope with coronavirus, £330bn in loans are offered to firms, and major travel restrictions come in. BBC News – UK