In Brief

Coronavirus alarm bells ring in Africa

Rising infection rates and governments in denial stoking fears that health systems will be overwhelmed

by The Week Staff

15 May 2020

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A door-to-door coronavirus testing team in Johannesburg, South Africa

A door-to-door coronavirus testing team in the South African city of Johannesburg

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