Volunteer wear gloves preparing postal votes in Munich, Germany, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Germany has been slower than some of its neighbours to ban large gatherings, initially leaving the decision to local authorities as required by country's federal structure. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
March 15, 2020
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