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Global Health Now: Across the continent, early action to block COVID-19 from many countries—including some that locked down before a single case appeared—likely helped slow transmission across the continent. But policymakers know that cases are likely higher than official counts, amid recent reports that some parts of Africa are already seeing cases rise exponentially. Transmissions will almost certainly increase rapidly, and tough choices are likely ahead.

CNN: As local officials report spikes in overdose calls and deaths, experts and advocates say they're concerned the coronavirus pandemic is making an already serious problem worse.

Forbes: Here are four steps leaders can take to maximize productivity—without sacrificing the health and wellbeing of their teams—as organizations abruptly shift to telework.

New York Times: Closing large segments of our society and having people shelter at home is a blunt tool that works, but it inflicts severe hardship on individuals and the economy.

Voice of America: With the coronavirus having thrown many African economies into a deep freeze, many governments are facing pressure to end lockdowns and travel restrictions so people can get back to work. But health experts say any country planning to reopen for business needs to do so gradually and based on science-based reasoning.

ABC News: Dr. Tom Frieden argues that we need an army of people to carry out this labor-intensive but necessary effort.

MSNBC: Dr. Tom Frieden joins Stephanie Ruhle to discuss COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.