The Economist Covid-19 could devastate poor countries

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From: The Economist today - Thursday Mar 26, 2020 09:13 pm
Their health-care systems are in no position to cope. It is in the rich world’s self-interest to help
   
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Covid-19 could devastate poor countries

It is in the rich world’s self-interest to help
 
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