Africa's lockdown dilemma - Coronavirus Editions - On The Map

05/05/20 • 13 min

Some African countries have implemented lockdowns to contain the coronavirus, but others fear these measures could be more deadly than the virus itself. #africa #coronavirusinafrica #coronavirusafrica

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