Grieving communities and exhausted front-line workers have dominated global headlines since January. Now outbreaks are manifesting in developing nations, who are already struggling with political instability, violence and precarious working situations.

An epidemic of this kind is shattering the lives of the most vulnerable in more ways than one. Here is a look at how some of the rest of the world is fairing with Covid-19. Ecuador Horrifying images of abandoned coffins and bodies wrapped in plastic lying on the streets have been emerging from Ecuador.

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The leaders of Tesla, Microsoft and Facebook, among others, discuss the changes occurring during the Covid-19 pandemic

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4km queue as people line up for food in South Africa

Thousands of people queued on Wednesday for food parcels amid Covid-19 lockdown in the South African city of Centurion.

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Australia eyes early end to coronavirus restrictions

Australia will consider early easing of coronavirus restrictions next week, officials have announced, as the number of local cases dwindled and the economic impact of the crisis fell into painful relief.

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UN chief says world powers divided and lack leadership

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lamented a lack of leadership by world powers and a divided international community in the fight against the coronavirus as he raised concern about inadequate support for poor countries.

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Remdesivir: The Covid-19 drug helping patients recover faster

Remdesivir has been shown to speed up recovery times for patients with Covid-19 in a major US-led trial, becoming the first drug with proven benefit against the disease.

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Trump claims evidence ties Chinese lab to virus

US President Donald Trump claimed he has seen evidence the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab, as he threatened tariffs on Beijing over its role in the global pandemic.

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Greta Thunberg launches children's rights campaign

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has shifted her focus towards the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak by launching a children's rights campaign.

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World needs a plan ensure a COVID-19 vaccine can reach everyone: experts

Leading philanthropists and immunization experts say the world lacks the ability to properly manufacture, finance and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, even if one were found by the end of the year.

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Gilead caught between making a profit and treating the World

Details from a US government study and a separate trial conducted by the company itself suggest remdesivir may become the first medication approved to treat the novel coronavirus

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Sebastian Stan tunes out the world as he strolls on the street wearing his earbuds and latex gloves

Marvel Cinematic Universe star Sebastian Stan was seen on the streets of New York City on Wednesday, staying safe in a pair of brightblue latex gloves as added precaution against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The Captain America actor, 37, was wrapped up in a blue jacket and scarf for the outing, along with a white t-shirt that hinted at his rippling physique beneath.Sebastian matched the casual tee with a relaxed pair of grey Under Armour athletic pants, and black sneakers.

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Government pledges £16m to rescue rugby league and save 2021 World Cup

The Government has pledged £16m to the Rugby Football League in a bid to stop clubs from going bankrupt due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Canadian WHO official ordered to testify at House of Commons committee

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have issued a mandatory summons to Canadian World Health Organization expert Bruce Aylward, after he turned down repeated invitations to testify to a House of Commons committee.

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Epic Games Cancels 2020 'Fortnite' World Cup Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Epic Games will not be holding its second annual Fortnite World Cup competition this July. "For the rest of 2020, all Fortnite competitions will be held online.

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Diego Maradona asks for 'new Hand of God' to end coronavirus pandemic

Football icon Diego Maradona said he hopes a second 'Hand of God' will intervene to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the planet.

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Portugal announces gradual lockdown exit plan

Portugal's government has announced a plan for a gradual exit from coronavirus lockdown, starting on Monday with the opening of some shops and businesses.

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When it comes to songs for a pandemic, there are few as seemingly appropriate as JP Saxe and Julia Michaels' "If the World Was Ending." Now, the pair are teaming up with some A-list stars to give back to a good cause.On Thursday (April 30), the duo released a brand-new video for the track to raise money for Doctors Without Borders during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Latest global developments as death toll passes 230,000

At least 230,309 people have died worldwide, since the epidemic surfaced in China in December, according to an AFP tally based on official sources.

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Coronavirus around the world: April 30, 2020

Today’s top COVID-19 headlines. Doctors, nurses and workers are demanding for the government’s help as Italy prepares to ease lockdown restrictions.

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Little League World Series canceled for first time

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – This year's Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Little League cancels World Series and Region Tournaments for first time in history

The MLB, NHL, and NBA were among the leagues that suspended or delayed games.

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Steve Irwin's hot niece unleashes peachy bum in world's smallest thong bikini

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WHO claims China has 'refused' to let it investigate origins of coronavirus

China has refused to let the World Health Organization (WHO) investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, a representative has claimed.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 30

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JP Saxe and Julia Michaels rounded up some of the most talented musicians on the face of the Earth for a new version of “If The World Was Ending”.

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Swedish city using chicken manure to deter public gatherings

A city in Sweden is deploying a new weapon in its efforts to curb the coronavirus outbreak - chicken manure.

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Covid-19: After lockdown, a world of masks

Dismissed as useless, now apparently indispensable -- wearing a face mask as protection from the new coronavirus is becoming commonplace around the world as countries begin to emerge from lockdowns.

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Jose Mourinho admits football is "his world" as he desperately misses game

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Chris Pratt offering fans a chance to get 'eaten by a dinosaur' in new 'Jurassic World' film

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Chris Pratt Is Giving Fans The Chance To Be Eaten By A Dinosaur In ‘Jurassic World 3’

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Nine further Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

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Virtual comedy club attempting to break Guinness World Record

A virtual comedy club called The Covid Arms is hoping to break the Guinness World Record for the most users to visit a virtual pub.

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Car makers need to focus on developing digital platforms for post-pandemic sales: EY

Indian auto makers should invest more in developing their respective digital platforms for vehicle sales as of some segment of customers will prefer to buy vehicles through these online platforms in the aftermath of the Covid- 19 pandemic, said consultancy firm Ernst & Young in a report on Thursday.

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'Shack 24-7' in Cork raises funds for South African families

A Co Cork family is living in a replica shantytown shack in an effort to raise funds for children in lockdown in a South African township.

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Possible coronavirus treatment raises hope as world economies continue to stumble

The promise of an effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — raised hopes Thursday for faster progress in battling the pandemic and restoring wrecked economies and livelihoods.

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SC refuses to stay Delhi's Central Vista development project

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the Central Vista development/redevelopment project, estimated to cost ₹20,000 crore.

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'I got out of prison and the world's gone crazy'... drunk man arrested for breaking lockdown rules on Market Street had just got out of Forest Bank

A man who was released from prison this week told a court 'the world's gone crazy’ after being arrested for being drunk on Market Street and approaching people.

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Covid-19 has killed more than 200,000 people and triggered a severe recession. Governments want to get people back to work, and a key part of this is contact-tracing technology that helps authorities track the virus and warn citizens who may be infected to stay home or get tested.

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Tom Hanks and his big ol’ bag of plasma are here to save the world from coronavirus

Tom Hanks has shared a big ol’ bag of his plasma to remind us all just how much of a legend he is, as the actor donated his fluids to help create a coronavirus vaccine.

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Stewartry church services attracting worshipers from around the world

Worshippers from around the world are tuning in to church services from the Stewartry.

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One on one with Laura Wolvaardt

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War-torn Yemen reports first coronavirus deaths

Yemen reported multiple coronavirus infections and deaths linked to the disease for the first time yesterday and an official in the southern port of Aden said the number of cases was very likely to increase in the coming days.

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Australia's outback territory ends virus restrictions

Australia's remote Northern Territory will lift all social distancing restrictions by June as it has recorded no cases of coronavirus for three weeks, being the first state or territory in Australia to detail how it plans to restart its local economy.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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