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In this photo taken Tuesday, March 24, 2020, a barber continues his trade despite the fear of the new coronavirus, saying “It's better to die sick than die hungry”, in the Mathare slum, or informal settlement, of Nairobi, Kenya. Many slum residents say staying at home or social-distancing is impossible for those who live hand to mouth, receiving daily wages for informal work with no food or economic assistance from the government, as is maintaining sanitation where a pit latrine can be shared by over 50 people. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (Photo by Brian Inganga/AP Photo)
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