More than 60 residents of an Italian elder care home died in a month
More than a third of residents in an elder care home near Milan died in less than a month during the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesperson for the…
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Last rounds of protective gear in national stockpile being shipped
The Strategic National Stockpile is deploying the last round of shipments in its inventory, depleting the bulk of its protective gear, according to a…
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Pandemic photos foster community and connection in spite of isolation
With much of the world under lockdown and social distancing practices in full effect, our streets have become unfamiliar and often eerie. But…
Continue Reading Kansas City’s WWI Museum is avoiding layoffs by giving employees thousands of pages from its archives to digitize
A museum in Kansas City, Missouri is avoiding laying off its employees during the coronavirus pandemic by giving some of them a big project to take…
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Doña Ana County has 3 of New Mexico’s 48 new virus cases; state deaths grow to 6
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 48 additional cases of corornavirus, including three new…
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These are the faces of some of the US coronavirus victims
The number of people who have died in the United States after contracting the novel coronavirus continues to climb. We’re learning who some of…
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A sociologist known for walking every block of New York City has died of coronavirus
William Helmreich, a prominent sociologist perhaps best known for walking every block of New York City, died Saturday morning of coronavirus, his…
Continue Reading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cites Trump’s changed ‘demeanor’ in issuing stay-at-home order
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear Wednesday when issuing a statewide stay-at-home order that he is taking his cues from one man: President Donald…
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El Paso orders parks, golf courses closed & quarantine for travelers as virus cases grow to 68
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials announced tougher restrictions Wednesday evening as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso…
Continue Reading 93% of people around the world live in countries with coronavirus travel bans
At least 7.2 billion people live in countries with travel restrictions as the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads, according to a new analysis by the…
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28 University of Texas students test positive for virus after spring break trip
AUSTIN, Texas — More than two dozen University of Texas students have tested positive for the coronavirus after taking a spring break trip to…
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La gimnasta Simone Biles considera que el aplazamiento olímpico es la “decisión correcta”
(CNN) — La superestrella de la gimnasia Simone Biles contó que estaba en el entrenamiento de gimnasio cuando se enteró que los Juegos Olímpicos…
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Trump resists calling for nationwide stay-at-home as U.S. virus cases top 200,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. coronavirus cases surged by more than 14,000 in just a few hours Wednesday as the death toll topped 4,600. As of…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues to work out at Supreme Court private gym, her trainer says
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is continuing her workouts at the Supreme Court gym amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to her longtime personal…
Continue Reading Wimbledon también se despide del 2020 por el coronavirus
(CNN Español)– Wimbledon-The Championships, el torneo más antiguo y prestigioso del tenis no se realizará este 2020. Los organizadores…
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School uses 3D printer to make face shields for health care professionals
Click here for updates on this story Des Moines (WHO) — St. Theresa’s Catholic School is using its 3D printers to…
Continue Reading Public transit company starts temperature checks on workers
Click here for updates on this story Boston (WBZ) — To help slow the spread of coronavirus, the MBTA has started…
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Public transit company starts temperature checks on workers
Click here for updates on this story Boston (WBZ) — To help slow the spread of coronavirus, the MBTA has started…
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Zoom, the video conferencing app everyone is using, faces questions over privacy
The coronavirus outbreak has seen millions of people ordered to stay in their homes flock to Zoom, using the video conference app for everything from…
Continue Reading Gun retailers deemed ‘essential service’ by federal government
As states around the country issue “stay-at-home” orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, firearm and ammunition retailers have been…
Continue Reading Man stuck in Peru for weeks amid Covid-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — What was supposed to be an uplifting wellness retreat trip to…
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Man stuck in Peru for weeks amid Covid-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — What was supposed to be an uplifting wellness retreat trip to…
Continue Reading Wimbledon fue el último, así está el calendario deportivo afectado por el covid-19
(CNN Español) — La amenaza del nuevo coronavirus afecta la actividad de varios países alrededor del mundo y múltiples eventos deportivos son…
Continue Reading Teacher helps homeschool students in neighborhood while districts are closed
Click here for updates on this story Grimes (WHO) — An Iowa teacher is homeschooling children in her neighborhood as…
Continue Reading Elliot Stabler is back in a ‘Law & Order: SVU’ spin-off
Detective Elliot Stabler is leading a new show in a “Law & Order: SVU” spinoff. “He’s back,” actor Christopher…
Continue Reading Coronavirus has police everywhere scrambling to respond as their forces are reduced
Serving and trying to protect against a threat we can’t see, law enforcement officials around the country are grappling with policing during…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton donates $1 million toward coronavirus research
Dolly Parton, no one can hold a candle to you. The legendary performer on Wednesday announced she was making a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt…
Continue Reading College students petition to move grades go ‘Pass/Fail’
Click here for updates on this story Denver (KCNC) — Universities across the country are trying to stay the course…
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College students petition to move grades go ‘Pass/Fail’
Click here for updates on this story Denver (KCNC) — Universities across the country are trying to stay the course…
Continue Reading College students petition to move grades to ‘pass/fail’
Click here for updates on this story Denver (KCNC) — Universities across the country are trying to stay the course…
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