1.5 Million Doses of Experimental COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir Donated
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Cuomo Suggests Number of New York COVID-19 Deaths Dropping Over Past Few Days
"We could be very near the apex, or the apex could be a plateau and we could be on that plateau right now," he explained.
Queen Elizabeth II Moved Many to Tears in Rousing Coronavirus Address
Queen Elizabeth II addressed her nation as she sought to put her country in World War II survival mode and hoped "those who come after us will say the Britons of this generation were as strong as any."
CARES 2, Additional COVID-19 Stimulus Plan, Must 'Go Further,' Pelosi Says
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Americans expect Congress to ensure the money from the $2 trillion stimulus package is "spent wisely and effectively."
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Cryptocurrencies Have the Potential to Solve the Bottlenecks of Our Monetary System
With the U.S.A. announcing it will print a seemingly unlimited supply of dollars to offset the effects of the COVID-19, cryptocurrencies have a unique opportunity to position themselves as a reliable store of value.
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Who Leads the Field in Dependency Treatment in 2020?
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Newsweek AMPLIFY Launches Strategic Partnership Solutions for Brands
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson Hospitalized Over 'Persistent' COVID-19 Symptoms
A spokesperson from 10 Downing Street said the prime minister has been admitted to a hospital Sunday night for tests.
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Tropical Cyclone Harold Hits Vanuatu as It Is Upgraded to Category 5
Relief workers are concerned the storm could threaten the county's response to COVID-19.
Fauci: America Is 'Struggling' to Get Coronavirus Pandemic Under Control
"We're going to continue to see an escalation," the member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said.
Navy Captain Tests Positive for Coronavirus Days After Being Fired: Report
Navy Captain Brett Crozier, who was removed from command of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt this past week, reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, according to two Naval Academy classmates who are close with Crozier and his family.
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Deaths Surpass 8,500 as Cruise Ship Docks in Fla.
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. soared past 300,000 on Sunday, more than double the total of Spain, the country with the second-highest number of confirmed cases.
Biden Says DNC May Hold 'Virtual Convention'
The Democratic presidential candidate said his party may have to hold a "virtual convention" in Milwaukee due to coronavirus.
Georgia Mayor Blasts Governor for Reopening State's Beaches During Pandemic
"Beachgoers are mostly locals and complying with social distancing orders," Governor Brian Kemp argued. "We will continue to monitor conditions."
Italian PM: 'Political Choices Must Be Based on Scientific Evidence'
Speaking from Rome during an American TV interview, Giuseppe Conte said his country's resolve was under strain as the death toll mounted.
Adam Schiff Denounces Trump's Firing of Inspector General
"He's decapitating the leadership of the intelligence community in the middle of a national crisis," Schiff argued. "It's unconscionable."
Woman Flying to See Her Dying Mother Is Only Passenger on Flight
Flight attentdants gave Sheryl Pardo, "the only passenger on the flight," a personal shout-out on the airplane loudspeaker and spent the flight chatting.
U.S. Base in South Korea Tests Visitors for COVID-19 With Apple Vinegar
Apple vinegar is being used to sniff out people who might be carrying the novel coronavirus. New evidence suggests anosmia is a common symptom of the disease.
Ireland's Prime Minister Will Practice Medicine Again During Pandemic
"He wanted to help out even in a small way," a spokesperson for Leo Varadkar told Reuters.
Heroes of the Pandemic
"We all have to help each other," Matthew Fermin, owner of East Harlem restaurant Santiago's Beer Garden, told Newsweek.
"I almost cried," said a user of Six Feet Supplies, a charity started by teenagers who shop for those susceptible to COVID-19.
"I want to keep it going as long as we can," Ryan O'Connell told Newsweek.
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Two American musicians play a nightly concert on their balcony while quarantined in their newly adopted home in Italy. It's a gift for their neighbors, but they also have a strong message for Americans, too.
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Female Entrepreneur Active in Tokyo and Uganda
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Trump Says He Won't Wear a Mask for Coronavirus—Here's What Science Says
Some cities have now introduced fines if people fail to wear masks in public.
When Are Stimulus Checks Coming From the IRS? Deposit Date, Details
The IRS will start direct deposits of the economic impact payment into millions of Americans' accounts as the coronavirus pandemic wears on.
Google Doodle Says Thank You to Coronavirus Public Health Workers
Google has launched a new series paying tribute to all the doctors, nurses and health workers at the frontline of the novel coronavirus outbreak, more than 100 of whom have died as a result of COVID-19 while treating patients.
Indianapolis Colts Owner Donates 10,000 N95 Masks to Healthcare Workers
Jim Irsay had previously donated $1 million to a food bank in Indianapolis and challenged Colts fans to raise $200,000 for children whose parents have been affected by the job losses due to the virus.
McDonald's Workers On Strike After Colleague Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Employees at the McDonald's on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles walked out, saying the company had not provided them with masks or protective equipment to keep them safe.
Trump: 'There Will Be a Lot of Death, Unfortunately' in Coming Week
Trump talked about attacking the coronavirus in hard-hit areas by supplying more ventilators and deploying military personnel to go "into a battle that they've never trained for."
Macron Condemns 'Odious' Fatal Knife Attack in 'Hit Hard' France
Grocery stores, like the one where the attack occurred, are allowed to open as they provide an essential service.
L.A. Files Charges Against Four Shops for Violating 'Safer at Home' Order
In addition to these four shops, the city attorney's office says it's considering prosecuting 30 other businesses accused of operating against city orders.
