Up to 40 million lives could be saved if countries act quickly against coronavirus, say scientists

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Up to 40 million lives could be saved if countries act quickly against coronavirus, say scientists
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‘All countries face a choice between intensive and costly measures to suppress transmission or risk health systems becoming rapidly overwhelmed’

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