The World Health Organization has called for sustained efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus. While many countries are easing lockdowns and social distancing requirements, the WHO says the pandemic is worsening globally and has not peaked in Central America. The World’s global health reporter, Elana Gordon, updates host Marco Werman.
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