Extended lockdowns spark economic and social strain
The COVID-19 recession was a global economic recession caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. The recession began in most countries in February 2020.
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The COVID-19 recession was a global economic recession caused by COVID-19 lockdowns. The recession began in most countries in February 2020. After a year of global economic slowdown that saw stagnation of economic growth and consumer activity, the COVID-19 lockdowns and other precautions taken in early 2020 drove the global economy into crisis.
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Factrail. (2026). Extended lockdowns spark economic and social strain. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/argentina-lockdown-extensions-and-protests-2020-08
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Accessed 16 October 2026.
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