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Georgia teenager loses both parents to COVID-19
Philippines virus cases at 100K in 'losing battle'
Texas gov. to skip convention
With vaccines, diversity must be at top of agenda
Asia Today: More restrictions in Australia's Victoria state
Thousands in Berlin protest coronavirus rules
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Isaias near hurricane strength, nears Carolinas
Wisc. Republicans 'ready' to kill mask requirement
The GOP Senate leader says Wisconsin Senate Republicans “stand ready” to strike down the statewide mask mandate that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday
July 31, 2020
The Latest: Italy's tally of new virus cases down to 239
Italy says the number of new confirmed cases of the coronavirus nudged lower to 239 in the last 24 hours, while all eight deaths were recorded in Lombardy, the epicenter of the country's epidemic
August 02, 2020COVID-19 deaths may lead to prolonged grief
Losing a loved one can have a deeper effect on a person during the pandemic.
July 09, 2020
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The Latest: France imposes new rules requiring outdoor masks
Beach resorts along France’s Atlantic coast, picturesque promenades on the Loire River, farmers markets in the Alps — they’re among scores of spots around France where everyone is now required to wear a mask outdoors
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Isaias near hurricane strength as it crawls toward Carolinas
Isaias is near hurricane strength early Monday as it approaches the Carolinas, just a day after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Florida's east coast as state officials dealt with surging cases of the coronavirus
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Asia Today: More restrictions in Australia's Victoria state
Victoria state, Australia’s coronavirus hot spot, has announced that businesses will be closed and scaled down in a bid to curb the spread of the virus
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Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country
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August 03
Philippine capital returning to lockdown as virus surges
The Philippine president has agreed to place the capital and outlying provinces back under a lockdown after medical groups declared that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the coronavirus amid an alarming surge in infections
August 03
August 03
Isaias strengthens slightly as it crawls up Florida coast
Florida’s east coast is getting heavy rain from Tropical Storm Isaias, with state officials dealing with surging cases of the coronavirus
August 03
August 03
The Latest: China's Xinjiang region has 28 new cases
Numbers of new COVID-19 cases in China’s far northwestern region of Xinjiang are continuing to fall, with 28 reported on Monday
August 03
August 03
Georgia teenager loses both parents to COVID-19 within a week
"We were a regular family, just trying to stay safe" during COVID-19, he says.
August 03
August 03
Asia Today: Australia's Victoria state imposes curfew
The premier of Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state has declared a disaster among sweeping new coronavirus restrictions across Melbourne and elsewhere from Sunday night
August 03
August 02
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
South Dakota, which has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections in recent weeks, is bracing to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
August 02
August 02
The Latest: Italy's tally of new virus cases down to 239
Italy says the number of new confirmed cases of the coronavirus nudged lower to 239 in the last 24 hours, while all eight deaths were recorded in Lombardy, the epicenter of the country's epidemic
August 02
August 02
Virus surges in India, Philippines; Australia imposes curfew
India has reported nearly 55,000 new coronavirus cases and the Philippines recorded another daily high to surpass 100,000 total infections
August 02
August 02
South Africa hits 500,000 infections but president hopeful
South Africa has exceeded a half-million confirmed cases of COVID-19 but President Cyril Ramaphosa says he sees “promising signs” that the rapid growth of cases has stabilized and that the country’s strained health system is managing to cope
August 02
August 02
As vaccines move into phase 3 trials, diversity must be at top of agenda
Researchers worry that clinical vaccine trials haven't been diverse enough.
August 02
August 02
Scientists study coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe
Coronavirus outbreaks at mink breeding farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people
August 02
August 02
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Who will be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine
August 02
August 02
Philippines virus cases top 100,000 in 'losing battle'
Coronavirus infections in the Philippines surged past 100,000 Sunday in a troubling milestone after medical groups declared that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the virus and asked the president to reimpose a lockdown in the capital
August 02
August 02
In Africa, stigma surrounding coronavirus hinders response
A dangerous stigma has sprung up around the coronavirus in Africa — fueled, in part, by severe quarantine rules in some countries as well as insufficient information about the virus
August 02
August 02
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
Many Black voters are skeptical of voting by mail even as states seek to expand that option during the coronavirus pandemic
August 02
August 02
Isaias weakens; may strengthen on path to virus-hit Florida
Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas and churned toward Florida's heavily populated east coast
August 02
August 02
Texas governor to skip GOP convention
More than 4.6 million people in the U.S. have now been diagnosed with COVID-19.
August 02
August 01
The Latest: South Africa surpasses 500,000 COVID-19 cases
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries
August 01
August 01
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries
August 01
August 01
Mexico No. 3 in virus deaths; storm could hinder US response
Mexico now has the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind Brazil and the United States
August 01
August 01
Italian island runs out of room to quarantine new migrants
About 250 more Tunisian migrants in small boats have reached a tiny Italian island that has run out of room to quarantine them
August 01
August 01
Thousands protest in Berlin against coronavirus restrictions
German demonstrators proclaimed “the end of the pandemic” has arrived.
August 01
August 01
Health officials link US salmonella outbreak to red onions
Federal officials say an outbreak of salmonella infecting nearly 400 people in more than 30 states has been linked to red onions and identified a California company as the likely source
August 01
August 01
Latino leaders urge better promotion of free virus tests
Tens of thousands of coronavirus test kits that went unused during a 12-day testing blitz in Phoenix's hardest-hit Latino neighborhoods shows a failure to spread the word to a community that’s often distrustful of government
August 01
August 01
France starts testing travelers from 16 nations for virus
Travelers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely are having to undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports
August 01
August 01
Asia Today: SKorea arrests leader of church with big cluster
South Korean prosecutors have arrested the elderly leader of a secretive religious sect as part of an investigation into allegations that the church hampered anti-virus measures after thousands of worshippers were infected in February and March
August 01
August 01
Vietnam reports more than 3 dozen new cases, 3rd death
Vietnam reported more than three dozen new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while a third person died of COVID-19 complications a day after the country reported its first-ever death from the disease
August 01
August 01
How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes
California recently surpassed New York with the most confirmed U.S. cases.
August 01
August 01
Vietnam reports 2nd death, more cases linked to hospital
A second person has died of coronavirus complications in Vietnam, a day after it recorded its first-ever death as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases
August 01
August 01
Vietnam reports 3rd death, more cases linked to hospital
A third person has died of coronavirus complications in Vietnam, a day after it recorded its first-ever death as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases
August 01
August 01
Vaccine companies searching for 1-shot dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The race to develop a vaccine could include two types of doses.
August 01
August 01
The Latest: Mexico now at No. 3 in world for COVID-19 deaths
Mexico has become the country with the third most COVID-19 deaths in the world, behind the United States and Brazil
August 01
August 01
California officials report first virus death of a child
California health officials have reported the state’s first coronavirus death of a child
August 01
August 01
Vietnam reports 2nd death, more cases linked to hospital
A second person has died of coronavirus complications in Vietnam, a day after it recorded its first-ever death as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases
August 01
July 31
Students return to campus amid virus growth in some states
The first wave of college students returning to their dorms aren’t finding the typical mobs of students and parents
July 31
July 31
Puerto Rico extends anti-coronavirus measures for 2 weeks
Puerto Rico’s governor has announced that she is extending for two more weeks measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus
July 31
July 31
New Jersey at 'very dangerous place' over coronavirus, governor says
Over 17.4 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
July 31
July 31
Hard-hit Massachusetts worries COVID-19 respite is fleeting
Massachusetts widely reopened its economy early in July, but less than a month later, there’s an increasing sense of dread that the hard-hit state’s respite from the pandemic ultimately will be fleeting
July 31
July 31
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Long-term heart effects of COVID-19; Puerto Rico gets hit by hurricane Isias and COVID-19; A socially distanced slumber party for 10,000 young women
July 31
July 31
Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan
July 31
July 31
Fauci confident virus vaccine will get to Americans in 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early next year
July 31
July 31
Wisconsin Republicans 'stand ready' to kill mask requirement
The GOP Senate leader says Wisconsin Senate Republicans “stand ready” to strike down the statewide mask mandate that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday
July 31
July 31
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
Many Black voters are skeptical of voting by mail even as states seek to expand that option during the coronavirus pandemic
July 31
July 31
Sleepy lions, empty bars, lost jobs: A world without tourism
A new world without mass tourism is seeing lions sleep undisturbed in South Africa, quiet at the Louvre but agonizing pain and worry for millions around the world who depend on the global industry shattered by the coronavirus
July 31
July 31
‘I don't judge one crowd versus another crowd’: Fauci
Republican lawmaker Jim Jordan mounted an aggressive campaign to try to discredit Dr. Fauci's recommendation that Americans avoid crowds.
July 31
July 31
‘Unlikely COVID-19 is going to disappear’: Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top health officials told a House panel on Friday that the novel coronavirus would "likely continue for some time."
July 31