Medical staff from La Princesa hospital react as neighbors applaud from their balconies in support for healthcare workers, amid the coronavirus outbreak, in Madrid, Spain, April 5, 2020.
Spain is the country with the second most reported cases of COVID-19 in the world. However, there seems to be some good news of late: Spanish officials are reporting the growth rate of the virus shows signs of slowing. And, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which recently invited reporters to tour some of its medical facilities, says it’s ready for the battle against coronavirus. Also, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made an important announcement Monday: the Easter bunny is considered an essential worker.
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