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2 April 2020

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The Gauteng government deployed a team of health workers to the Stjwetla informal settlement to test people for COVID-19 on day 5 of National Lockdown on March 31, 2020 in Alexandra, South Africa

South Africa's ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus

The government seems to have acted faster than many other states to tackle Covid-19, writes Andrew Harding.

People reading a blackboard news board in Monrovia, Liberia - Monday 30 March 2020

Africa's top shots: Scoreboards and saxophones

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Since the start of the year, how has President Trump's attitude toward coronavirus has changed?

Then and now: Trump's changing views on Covid-19

Since the start of the year, how has President Trump's attitude towards coronavirus changed?

Fitting bed bays inside NHS Nightingale

How the UK's newest hospital was built in nine days

How London's ExCel centre was transformed into a hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

Russian medical aid arrives on air force plane at JFK airport, New York, 1 Apr 20

What does ‘from Russia with love’ really mean?

Russian aid for Italy and the US helps Russia's image - and pro-Kremlin media make much of it.

Mountain goats exploring the deserted streets of Llandudno

Deserted streets are 'massive nature experiment'

Students are using remote tracking to see if animals are changing their behaviour.

James Corden

Quiz of the week: Who joined James Corden's lockdown show?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

A blood donation session

Donors urged to travel further to give blood

The Welsh Blood Service is reducing sessions and asking people to attend regional hubs.

Financial worries

What if I can't pay my bills?

Social distancing is leading people to worry about money. Here's some advice on paying your bills.

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