The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. Dr. Anthony Fauci’s security has been stepped up as the face of the U.S. coronavirus response receives threats. The security concerns regarding the nation’s top infectious disease expert include threats against his personal safety as well as communications from fervent admirers, according […]
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The Latest: U.S. warship’s captain seeks to isolate crew as virus spreads
Navy leaders were scrambling Tuesday to determine how to best respond to the extraordinary request as dozens of crew members tested positive.
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What are Mainers searching for (on Google, anyway)
As expected, coronavirus queries dominated the rising data, but some spun off in unusual ways.
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Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year’s games.
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The Latest: Furloughs at major U.S. companies signal mounting economic distress
Some economists predict that the number of unemployed Americans could top 40 million by mid-April.
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The Latest: Two cruise ships begin passage through Panama Canal
The government’s top infectious disease expert also said Sunday he expects millions of cases of coronavirus infections and 100,000 to 200,000 deaths in the U.S.
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U.S. Navy hospital ship heading to NYC for coronavirus aid
A 1,000-bed U.S. Navy hospital ship is being rushed back into service to provide medical help to New York City, now the epicenter of the nation’s outbreak.
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The Latest: CDC urges New York, New Jersey, Connecticut residents to refrain from non-essential travel
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence has tweeted that the CDC is urging residents of New York, New Jersey […]
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The Latest: Death toll in U.S. now exceeds 1,000
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the nation and world. NEW YORK — Worldwide, the death toll climbed past 21,000, according to a running count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The number of dead in the U.S. rose to 1,041 as of late Wednesday, with nearly 70,000 infections. Spanish parliament extends state of […]
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Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The chamber stayed in session late Wednesday night in anticipation of passing the bill after days of delays. The House is expected to pass it on Friday.