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The overall death toll jumped to more than 5,000 across the world, with total infections topping 140,000 internationally, according to an AFP tally based on official sources. [AFP / MARVIN RECINOS]
US President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency as the World Health Organization named Europe the new epicenter of the coronavirus, with countries sealing borders, shutting schools and canceling events in a frenzied attempt to slow the ballooning pandemic.
Wall Street stocks rallied Friday as financial markets endured a rollercoaster ride after a week of spectacular losses triggered by fears that the deadly outbreak will lead to a global recession.
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