Coronavirus cases could surge as shops and some industries open in the developing world to provide desperately needed food and jobs
Some developing countries are easing restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus, sparking concern that cases could surge as shops and some industries open to provide desperately needed food and jobs.
Many of these countries—including India, Pakistan, Ghana and South Africa—are encouraged by the relatively low number of infections they have seen compared with global hotspots in China, southern Europe and the U.S.For many people around the world, coronavirus lockdowns and social-distancing measures mean financial hardship. As some are growing desperate, WSJ reporters explain how governments are addressing the risks of social unrest.
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