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April 24, 2020

Ecuador's Coronavirus Death Toll May Be 15 Times Higher Than Reported
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The New York Times reports Ecuador's COVID-19 death toll is 15 times
higher than the official government count, making it one of the worst in
the world. The Times's analysis of official death registrations in
Ecuador reveals a staggering 7,600 more people died of COVID-19 from
March 1 to April 15, more than the average mortality rate in recent
years. This spike is in stark contrast to the 503 deaths the government
attributed to the coronavirus as of April 15.


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