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Coronavirus deaths increase across globe

The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, as more deaths are announced across the globe

The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, as more deaths are announced across the globe. The Director General of the World Health Organisation updates us. Billionaire businessman Warren Buffet has a cult following of fans always gobbling up his advice – we hear how they come out in force ahead of his annual letter to shareholders. As the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, welcomes President Trump to Gujarat, we ask how much the welcoming ceremony is costing. And finally: Rio Carnival kicks off in Brazil – we have a look at the legacy and scale of the event. We discuss all this with our live guest, Colin Peacock from Radio New Zealand.

(Chinese police officers wear masks to protect against coronavirus. Photo by Betsy Joles/Getty Images)

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Sat 22 Feb 2020 01:06GMT

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  • Sat 22 Feb 2020 01:06GMT

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