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Test ‘every suspected case’ of COVID-19: WHO

by Nina LARSON GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization called Monday for countries to test every suspected case…

Canada closes border to most foreigners

by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- Canada is closing its borders to most foreigners -- excluding Americans -- in…

Trump says ‘looking into’ army building temporary hospitals

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said he might ask the military to help build…

Trump says, pandemic could end in US by July

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump said Monday the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands and brought life…

US begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine

by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The first human trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine against the new…

With store shelves emptying, Trump assures US has ‘no shortages’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Food has been quickly disappearing from US supermarket shelves in signs of panic-buying but President…

New York city closes public schools over virus concerns

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday announced the closure of public schools…

Puerto Rico decrees night-time curfew over coronavirus

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- The US territory of Puerto Rico on Sunday ordered a 9:00 pm to 5:00 am…

Pistons player tests positive for coronavirus

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Detroit Pistons player Christian Wood has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the…

Prime Minister Trudeau, in quarantine, telegoverns Canada

  by Michel COMTE / Eric THOMAS Agence France Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) -- His children play with Lego in…

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