Coronavirus latest: Billions mark Good Friday in isolation
By DW
10 April 2020 |
11:49 am
The world is set for an unusually quiet Easter, with lockdowns imposed across the globe. While the US death toll continues to climb, New York State has seen a fall in patients hospitalized. Follow DW for the latest.
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