The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has turned to Twitter to argue that Black Lives Matter protesters, angered by the police murder of George Floyd, would have annihilated the city of Minneapolis if he …
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The Trump administration announced plans on Friday to maintain multiple coronavirus testing sites in Texas after a bipartisan group of lawmakers and county officials rejected plans to suspend federal support. In a statement, the Department of Health and Human Services said it had granted a two-week extension to support five …
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said the next two weeks are critical to contain the increase. June 24, 2020, 3:06 pm 7 min read 7 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article Despite contradiction by the nation’s top public health officials, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the new …
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The Trump administration is not abandoning federally funded coronavirus testing sites, the administration’s test czar COVID-19 said Wednesday. Admiral Brett Giroir, deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said that although the government will stop directly funding 13 community-based coronavirus testing sites, the number of tests will …
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