AP Virus Outbreak
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US retail sales likely tumbled in April as virus took hold
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales likely plummeted last month as the coronavirus paralyzed the economy, kept away millions of shoppers and threatened the future of stores across the… Read…
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The Latest: Slovenia proclaims end to virus epidemic at home
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can……
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AP PHOTOS: UK pubs await call to open doors again
LONDON (AP) — The phone rings and the voice on the other side gets straight to the point: “Fancy a pint?” The response, equally pointed: “God, yeah.” That brief conversation,…
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AP Week in Pictures, North America
May 8–May 14, 2020 This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in the North America region. This week’s… Read at…
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Virus hot spots flare, hospitals tested as economies reopen
Fresh coronavirus outbreaks are testing public health networks and the resolve of planners to reopen from pandemic shutdowns. Japan pushed ahead with relaxing its state of emergency in most… Read…
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Surf’s up and so are new beach rules to prevent virus spread
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — They arrived at the beach by car, skateboard and on bare feet. They carried Frisbees, cameras and surfboards. They wore running shorts, yoga pants and…
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Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream
HONG KONG (AP) — Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery…
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FDA probes accuracy issue with Abbott’s rapid virus test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are alerting doctors to a potential accuracy problem with a rapid test for COVID-19 used at thousands of hospitals, clinics and testing sites across…
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CDC alerts doctors to COVID-19 linked condition in children
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus. In an alert issued Thursday,… Read at…
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Oversight of veterans homes to be probed after virus deaths
A congressional watchdog agency has agreed to investigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ oversight of homes for aging veterans following a surge of coronavirus deaths at the state-run… Read…