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More than 1 bn people worldwide told to stay home over virus
PARIS, March 23, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – More than one billion people have been
asked to stay home in more than 50 countries and territories around the world
as governments battle the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, according
to an AFP tally Monday.
Some countries such as France, Italy and Argentina have imposed mandatory
lockdown measures, while others like Iran and Britain have issued stay-at-
home recommendations to stem the spread of the virus.
BSS/AFP/ARS/1630 hrs