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Worldwide : 3.25M were infected; 231K have died and 1.01M have recovered.
*Data as per Thursday.

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The S&P 500 gained nearly 13% in April, its sharpest rise since 1987, despite the grim news about the economy and coronavirus.

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The Federal Reserve will expand loan offerings and qualification rules for its forthcoming $600 billion lending effort designed to reach small and midsize businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said.

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More than 3.8 million Americans filed for jobless benefits last week as states struggle to keep up with a surge in coronavirus-triggered claims.(WSJ)

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk went on a Twitter rampage protesting the various lockdowns meant to curb the novel coronavirus’ spread in the US. Musk tweeted “FREE AMERICA NOW” and shared an article critical about lockdowns(Business Insider)

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Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, famed for his romantic roles, has died of cancer aged 67.

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