Weeks after most US states began lifting their blockades, parts of the country are now pausing reopening plans and adding restrictions in an effort to curb sudden increases in new case numbers. At least 14 states have announced that they are pausing or revoking the reopening measures. These include: Arizona, …
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The latest death toll stands at more than 502,000, according to Johns Hopkins University data, as cases continue to rise and outbreaks appear in countries around the world. The United States has the highest confirmed death count, having recorded at least 125,800 deaths, just over a quarter of the world …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Florida authorities will close the beaches over the weekend of July 4 over Covid-19 concerns in the state. At least three counties, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, plan …
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A member of the Covid-19 testing team has a fel with a test swab performed at an emerging test facility on June 28 in Melbourne, Australia. Asanka Ratnayake / Getty Images The fourth day of a coronavirus “test blitz” in the Australian state of Victoria returned 75 positive results on …
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Several US states compete to re-impose blockades amid a new surge in coronavirus infections that have brought the total to more than 2.5 million, apparently prompted by the push to reopen the economy. When Donald Trump, for the second day in a row, visited the Trump National Golf Course in …
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