At the time, the cumulative number of global coronavirus cases was 2 400 000 and the deaths totalled 165 000. Seven months later, the figures are 60 000 000 and 1 403 000, representing an increase of 25 times in cases and 8.5 times in deaths. READ | Clem Sunter: The coronavirus scenarios and the need to create a shared destinySo where are we in terms of the scenarios? The impact of lockdowns across the world could stretch out the economic recovery process for much longer than people currently anticipate. In terms of the economic recovery and how long it will take, the question marks abound.

Source: News 24 November 26, 2020 03:00 UTC