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Google data shines light on whether coronavirus lockdowns worldwide are working

Alphabet Inc's Google has published charts showing how the coronavirus has presented hard-hit Italy to a standstill, resulted in runs on grocery stores in every single place the arena and brought about a stark drop in going-out between Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day.
Alphabet Inc's Google has published charts showing how the coronavirus has brought hard-hit Italy to a standstill, led to runs on grocery stores around the world and prompted a stark drop in going-out between Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day.

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