Tag Archives: Coronavirus pandemic 2019-2020

Trump visits Florida during pandemic and hurricane threat

President Donald Trump is touring Florida, a critical state for his reelection prospects By KEVIN FREKING and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press July 31, 2020 10:03 PM 5 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article TAMPA – President Donald Trump is taking a turn Friday through Florida, a critical …

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Washington, DC will not reopen school buildings this fall

Public schools in the nation’s capital will open this fall with full-time distance learning by computer By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press July 30, 2020 7:45 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article WASHINGTON – Public schools in the nation’s capital will open this fall with full-time …

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Police: Florida couple jailed for refusing to quarantine

Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus. July 30, 2020 1:32 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article MIAMI – Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine …

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As virus aid stagnates, Trump despises aid for cities

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus aid package and lashed out at Republican allies as talks stalled over aid for millions of Americans. Another legislator tested positive for the virus. Republicans, beset by delays and internal strife, …

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National teachers union supports strikes over reopening plans

One of the country’s largest teacher unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without adequate security measures amid the global pandemic. The American Federation of Teachers, which represents 1.7 million school employees, issued a resolution on Tuesday saying it will support any local chapter …

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