The United States reached a staggering milestone on Monday, surpassing 500,000 known coronavirus-related deaths in a pandemic that has lasted almost a year. The nation’s total virus toll is higher than in any other country in the world. It has far surpassed early predictions of loss by some federal experts. …
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Here’s what you need to know: Five border communities in Texas have escalating rates of new cases. The U.S. reports its highest single-day virus death toll of the month. The latest numbers on jobless claims and the deficit could further the standoff on the next stimulus bill. The U.S. won’t …
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A funeral attendant providing hand sanitizer to a mourner arriving for a visitation in Elsa, Texas.Credit…Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times Federal health authorities issued a formal warning on Wednesday about the dangers of drinking hand sanitizer and alerted poison control centers across the nation to be on the …
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This briefing has ended. Follow our latest coverage of the global coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you need to know: As the U.S. death toll nears 100,000, infections are rising in Latin America. Gaza reports its first pandemic death, underscoring its success and vulnerability. Trump goes golfing for the first time …
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Here’s what you need to know: Trump’s remarks on disinfectants prompt a scramble from doctors, manufacturers, and his party. Three states are moving to reopen. But the path ahead is far from simple. Most coronavirus antibody tests are found wanting by researchers. Nursing homes are ordered to take in the …
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[This briefing has ended. Read the latest updates on the coronavirus epidemic here.] The Milan train station on Sunday, where travelers are trying to leave the Lombardy region of Italy as it is locked down.Credit…Alessandro Grassani for The New York Times Countries turn to stronger measures to contain outbreaks. The …
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Here’s what you need to know: The new coronavirus has killed more people than SARS did. The W.H.O. may soon be able to help. Nine relatives are infected after a family meal. Quarantine ends for cruise ship held in Hong Kong. More cases are reported in Britain and Spain. Lining …
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