International travellers stranded as countries impose lockdowns to fight COVID-19

Marines on guard at a semi-closed airport, in Lima, Peru

Marines on guard at a semi-closed airport, in Lima, Peru Source: AAP

Major economies are also preparing to take the brunt of a dire financial downturn, with the United States set to unveil a one trillion U-S dollar stimulus package.



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