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Pound Dives to Weakest Since 1985, Surpassing Brexit Vote Lows
- Investors doubt U.K. action is swift enough against virus
- Sterling is suffering from global dash for dollar as haven
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The pound plunged 5% to its lowest level against the dollar in over three decades as the shocks caused by the coronavirus rippled through global markets.