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World's largest democracy locks down tight in a bid to slow COVID-19

A deserted Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, India

A deserted Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, India Source: AAP

Countries around the globe are taking all manner of measures to try and limit the health and economic havoc the virus is wreaking.


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Countries around the globe are taking all manner of measures to try and limit the health and economic havoc the virus is wreaking.


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