Coronavirus hits hundreds of U.S. police amid protective gear shortages
By Michelle Conlin, Linda So, Brad Heath and Grant Smith New York (Reuters) – When nine...
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Swiss coronavirus deaths rise, government says infection wave could last into summer
By John Revill and John Miller ZURICH (Reuters) – The peak of Switzerland’s...
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No proof drug touted by Trump is effective against coronavirus: EU
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission said on Tuesday there was no evidence that a...
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U.S. coronavirus death toll rises past 3,000 on deadliest day
By Stephanie Kelly and Daniel Trotta NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. death toll from the...
Read MoreTurkish firms racing to deliver 5,000 ventilators for coronavirus patients
By Ezgi Erkoyun ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish defence and electronics firms are teaming up to produce 5,000 ventilators to help treat coronavirus patients, the head of a military drone manufacturer said on Tuesday. Baykar...
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Top U.S. expert sees ‘glimmers’ social distancing dampening virus spread
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert said on...
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Singapore warns firms to enable home-working as coronavirus cases rise to 926
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore said on Tuesday it could force companies to suspend...
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Furniture giant IKEA making masks to help fight coronavirus
By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Furniture giant IKEA is producing face masks and...
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Heroic nurses need full protection against coronavirus, association says
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – More equipment is needed to protect the...
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Belgian girl becomes Europe’s youngest coronavirus victim: media
By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A 12-year-old girl died in Belgium of the...
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The new coronavirus: key terms explained
By Kate Kelland (Reuters) – As the new coronavirus spreads, words such as COVID-19, pandemic...
Read MoreMalaysia says curbs preventing major spikes in coronavirus cases
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s stay-at-home order has prevented major daily spikes in coronavirus infections, the government said on Tuesday, but the World Bank warned the trade-reliant country’s economy...
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Trump says coronavirus guidelines may get tougher; one million Americans tested
By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on...
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Ford, GE to produce 50,000 ventilators in 100 days
By Nick Carey DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Monday it will produce 50,000...
Read MoreSouth Korea puts off school opening again, goes online
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea on Tuesday canceled the re-opening of schools next week as clusters of coronavirus infections flare and will launch online classes while delaying the annual college entrance...
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Tokyo records most new coronavirus cases in a day as pressure for lockdown builds
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s capital recorded more than 70 new coronavirus infections on...
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Philippines sees largest daily rise in coronavirus deaths, cases
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines recorded on Tuesday its largest daily increase in...
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Clear messages about quarantine are key to success, research finds
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Clear and consistent messaging about lockdown measures,...
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Indonesia rolls out nearly $25 billion more spending for coronavirus
By Maikel Jefriando JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo declared a public...
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Vietnam to implement 15 days of social distancing in coronavirus battle
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam will begin 15 days of social distancing from Wednesday to curb...
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