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Listen To WHO? Life Carries On As 'Normal' In Belarus Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In stark contrast to other European countries, Belarus has not adopted strict lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The country's borders have remained open, factories, shops, and restaurants conduct business as usual, and spectators are permitted to attend sports events. On April 21, a team of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) urged Belarusian officials to introduce physical-distancing measures.

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