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Added on the 15/05/2020 18:50:50 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Health workers in Mexico City perform COVID-19 tests at a mobile testing site as the virus deaths count surpasses 50,000, the world's third-highest fatality toll from the disease, behind only the United States and Brazil. IMAGES
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior members of his government mark a minute's silence in honour of NHS and other key workers who have died due to COVID-19 since the beginning of the global pandemic. IMAGES
A drive-through coronavirus testing centre has been set up in a carpark of Twickenham stadium, the home of the England rugby team. The facility appears ready to receive patients to help reach the government's stated goal of processing 100,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of April. IMAGES
Thais line up to buy face masks out of the back of trucks or 'caravans' sent out across the country by Thailand's Commerce Ministry amid concerns the coronavirus or COVID-19 could spread through the Southeast Asian country. IMAGES of people queueing to buy face masks
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to give evidence at Britain's Covid-19 inquiry. During the pandemic he was Britain's Finance Minister, and has faced criticism for his implementation of a scheme called 'Eat Out To Help Out'. Designed to revive demand for restaurants after they were closed in Covid lockdowns, the scheme has been criticised for potentially helping spread the disease, with senior scientists saying they weren't consulted. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.