Stockholm (Ekonamik) – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe and as the world seeks to lift restrictions ahead of the summer break, it is easy to loose track of everything that has happened. Below, we review the state of play of the spread of coronavirus, its main figures and financial and policy reactions.
The Spread of COVID19
Following its ravage through Asia in December and January and its spread to Europe in February and March, April saw Coronavirus contagion reach the Americas, particularly the USA and then Brazil, now the main geographical focus of the spread of the pandemic. Meanwhile, recent cases in Beijing have also raised concerns regarding China’s ability to avoid a second wave.
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