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California governor eyes lockdown end but refuses to set date

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday set out conditions for lifting California's coronavirus lockdown, but…

‘Not the time to reduce the resources’ of WHO: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- It is "not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the…

US hits record 2,228 deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Hopkins tally

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 2,228 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24…

On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study

by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A one-time lockdown won't halt the novel coronavirus and…

Trump announces funding halt to World Health Organization

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization…

New York City coronavirus deaths suspected to be more than 10,000

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The number of coronavirus-linked deaths in New York City soared past 10,000 on Tuesday…

Pandemic causing deep recession, and it could get worse: IMF

by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into…

99-year-old WWII vet beats coronavirus in Brazil

BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Brazil was released from the hospital with military honors…

Virus is snarling supply chains across US, survey says

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Almost all US companies surveyed in the last half of March said the coronavirus…

Pandemic recovery will require more, coordinated stimulus: IMF

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- After the pandemic ends, governments will have to provide even more cash infusions to help…

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