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New York state to ease virus lockdown but not Big Apple

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Some areas of New York -- the state worst affected by America's coronavirus outbreak…

Despite White House virus cases, top aides defend reopening

by Brian KNOWLTON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Two top US economic advisers on Sunday defended the…

US VP Pence not in quarantine: spokesman

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine and has tested negative to COVID-19,…

US adds 776 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: tracker

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 776 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…

Fauci among three members of US virus task force to quarantine: media

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Top infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci is among three members of the White House's…

US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce

  by Philippe RATER Agence France Presse The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council…

US suffers biggest job losses in history amid coronavirus pandemic

by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- With shops and factories closed nationwide due to the…

US VP Pence spokeswoman tests positive for COVID-19

  by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US vice president's spokeswoman became the second…

US virus death toll climbs by 2,073 in 24 hours: tracker

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 2,073 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…

Coronavirus worse for US than Pearl Harbor, 9/11: Trump

by Chris Lefkow with AFP bureaus WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of China on…

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