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Cuba and China send aid and doctors around the world in fight against Covid-19
Crew members of the Braemar cruise ship hold up a sign with a message that reads in Spanish: "I love you Cuba," while docked at the port in Mariel, Cuba, Wednesday

CHINA and Cuba continued to lead the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic today.

The two countries have sent tonnes of aid and teams of medical experts to nations most affected by the contagion.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the arrival of specialist equipment from China on Thursday night, which he said would allow thousands to be tested.

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