U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, speaks to members of the media as he walks the Senate subway on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday May 19, 2020. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | fake pictures Republican Senator Marco Rubio said Thursday that the shortage of a coronavirus …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s chief infectious disease official, says a vaccine trial with the participation of 30,000 people will begin this summer. He also told Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg …
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