The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
___________________ GLOBAL SHOCK: There is no place on earth inhabited by humans that is not being hit by the economic shock of the pandemic.
The U.S. rolled out a $2.3 trillion plan to stabilize the economy Thursday. — Oxfam is warning half a billion people in the developing world could be pushed into poverty.
In the run-up to three key international economic meetings next week, the anti-poverty group is urging developed countries to intensify relief efforts.