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Opportunity for A Better World

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is now a truly global crisis, which has spread from public health to the economy and governance. With more than 460,000 infections reported globally as of March 26 and the fatalities rising, its impact in Europe has been particularly hard. Italy, Spain and Germany have been profoundly affected.

Unprecedented measures have been implemented in parts of Germany, France and the UK. The U.S. too is starting to see widespread lockdowns. Most countries have sealed their borders to outsiders and ordered pubs, restaurants and cafes to close. Universities

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