Governor Gavin Newsom urged Imperial County to reinstate its shelter-in-place order on Friday, as new coronavirus cases overwhelm its hospital system, but did not say that other counties should do the same. Southern California Imperial County is one of 15, including Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, that the state …
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A reporter who covered President Donald Trump’s controversial campaign rally in Tulsa last weekend tested positive for the new coronavirus. Paul Monies, who writes for the Oklahoma Watch research channel, wrote on Twitter on Friday: “Friends, test positive for # COVID19. I’m pretty surprised. I have zero symptoms (so far) …
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A federal judge ordered the release of the children from ICE detention centers, saying “there is no more time for half the measures,” after 2,500 immigrants tested positive for coronavirus and an increase in infections in the United States. Judge Dolly M. Gee of the United States District Court for …
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Reportedly, Whole Foods employees in Massachusetts left the supermarket in protest this week over the company’s policy that prohibits Black Lives Matter masks and equipment. The Cambridge store manager told employees they walked in wearing masks with Black Lives Matter written on them on Wednesday that they would have to …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. The White House canceled the weekend planned by Donald Trump at his Bedminster golf complex amid New Jersey’s request that travelers who have visited states with coronavirus spikes self-quarantine for …
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