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Coronavirus

On Oct 4, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 35m as Walter Reed physician calls Trump drive 'insanity' https://t.co/SdMBneKh9d
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Coronavirus live news: Trump drive criticised as 'irresponsible' by Walter Reed physician; global cases pass 35m

Coronavirus live news: Trump drive criticised as 'irresponsible' by Walter Reed physician; global cases pass 35m

UK reports 22,961 new cases, says figure ‘artificially high’; nine New York neighbourhoods headed for lockdown; Ireland health experts recommend moving to highest level. Follow the latest ...

On Oct 2, 2020
@guardianscience shared
Donald Trump and first lady Melania test positive for coronavirus https://t.co/Ovwyt3ELge
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Trump and first lady Melania test positive for coronavirus

Trump and first lady Melania test positive for coronavirus

US election in disarray as president and first lady begin quarantine after aide contracts virus

On Sep 29, 2020
@guardianworld shared
Coronavirus Australia live update: Victoria reports 13 new cases and four deaths as pressure mounts over border closures https://t.co/A9BveruULh
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Coronavirus Australia live update: Victoria reports 13 new cases and four deaths as NSW records no new locally acquired cases for fifth day

Coronavirus Australia live update: Victoria reports 13 new cases and four deaths as NSW records no new locally acquired cases for fifth day

Pressure mounts over border closures as case numbers drop and budget speculation intensifies. Follow all today’s updates

On Oct 3, 2020
@aetiology shared
And another at the Barrett reception. https://t.co/bqcfw9jjzX
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Kellyanne Conway announces she tested positive for coronavirus

Kellyanne Conway announces she tested positive for coronavirus

Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said Friday night that she has tested positive for coronavirus, the latest major political figure to say they have Covid-19 after attending a ...

On Oct 2, 2020
@guardian shared
Donald Trump tests positive for Covid-19: what we know and don't know https://t.co/LqhpXwohzL
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Trump tests positive for coronavirus – what we know and don't know

Trump tests positive for coronavirus – what we know and don't know

The US president and first lady, Melania Trump, have tested positive for coronavirus and will begin quarantine

On Oct 1, 2020
@cnnbrk shared
American Airlines says it's poised to furlough 19,000 workers starting tomorrow. But, the airline says it's ready to reverse the furloughs should Congress strike a deal soon. https://t.co/02ftbqS7lv https://t.co/mre5om3edk
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The latest on the coronavirus pandemic

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic

American Airlines says it is poised to furlough 19,000 workers starting tomorrow. But, the airline says it is ready to reverse the furloughs should Congress strike a deal soon. 

On Oct 2, 2020
@AP shared
RT @APHealthScience: U.S. advisory panel has outlined who should get a COVID-19 vaccine first, with a plea to get the shots to low-income minorities. https://t.co/eWMMV4F3Xc
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US panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities

US panel tackles race, poverty in virus vaccine priorities

A U.S. advisory panel made recommendations Friday for who should be first in line to get COVID-19 vaccine, including a plea for special efforts by states and cities to get the shots to ...

On Sep 30, 2020
@AP shared
“Tumultuous verbal battle": The first debate pitting President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden was not a highlight of political oratory in the eyes of many overseas. #Debates2020 https://t.co/RaOEHWhsT1
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Foreign observers note ‘chaos,’ ‘rancor’ in US debate

Foreign observers note ‘chaos,’ ‘rancor’ in US debate

BEIJING (AP) — “Chaos, interruptions, personal attacks and insults," one outspoken Chinese newspaper editor said of the U.S. presidential debate. An Australian counterpart said it was ...