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Koronabirusa

One in three citizens in the world, confined

  • One third of the world ' s population is confined to their homes and other services. The Olympic Games have been delayed for the first time in their history. Economic activity goes from top to bottom and each country is governed by containment.
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26 March 2020 - 19:44
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According to Thursday afternoon data, COVID-19 has caused 23,028 deaths worldwide and 510,000 infections in 175 countries. These are quantities that are increasing every day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the pandemic is accelerating and the French agency AFP estimates that at least 2.6 billion people are confined or their movements are limited. Schools are closed in many countries, from Japan to Chile, through the Basque Country.

The last giant country to pledge lockdown has been India. A total confinement of 21 days has been promised to 1.3 billion people. It will have to be seen how they will achieve it and, if they succeed, how the Hindus in extreme poverty move forward. In the country, according to Thursday afternoon data, 657 cases of breast cancer have been detected and 12 people have died from this disease. "Putting us at the worst scenario, we estimate that we have 20,000 to 50,000 coronavirus patients in India," K said. Dr. Aggarwal, a member of the Medical Association of India.

Russia has also ordered the lockdown in its country and the Russians will not have to go to work next week. Basic services will remain open, but others have been given a feast.

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