COVID-19 around the world 

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In Italy, schools nationwide are cancelled. In Iran, journalists and politicians suspect the government of a cover-up. In Kenya, officials are trying to contain fake news. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum has the latest on COVID-19 from some of the places affected. 

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