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The impact of the pandemic. The number of dead in spain passes 4,000 as the countrys lockdown is extended for at least another two weeks. In america theres a Record Number of unemployed, as more than three Million People claim benefits. Nearly 70,000 people in the us, have now been infected. Good afternoon and we are waiting for the chancellor to unveil a package of emergency measures. The chancellor, rishi sunak, is preparing to unveil a package of emergency measures for self employed people, many of whose income has dried up because of the economic shutdown caused by coronavirus. The press conference is due within the hour, so stay with us for that. There are more than 5 million self employed people in the uk, though there are suggestions that not all of them will be eligible for the help. Last week, the chancellor promised to cover up to 80 of the wages of employees to stop them being laid off. This afternoon, leaders of the 620 industrialised nations have agreed to inject 5 trillio

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