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Coronavirus

On Jul 11, 2020
@guardian shared
South and west drive record-breaking surge in coronavirus cases across US https://t.co/l6oqpN0OJ6
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South and west drive record-breaking surge in coronavirus cases across US

South and west drive record-breaking surge in coronavirus cases across US

Arizona, Texas and Florida report strain on hospital facilities, with expert saying US faces ‘one of most unstable times’ in its history

On Jul 8, 2020
@jocalynclark shared
RT @MonicaMalta7: Global Health Community Fights Back on US Withdrawal from WHO US President Trump gave formal notice of his intent to withdraw the US from the @WHO yesterday, the AP reports, setting off a round of denunciations. 🧵 with info from @ghn_news https://t.co/MvKXVG7Ld2
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US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization

US notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, although the pullout won’t take effect until next ...

On Jul 12, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record global cases as South Africa reinstates alcohol ban https://t.co/ctxmUbCo9V
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Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record global cases as South Africa reinstates alcohol ban

Coronavirus live news: WHO reports record global cases as South Africa reinstates alcohol ban

Cases rise by over 230,000 worldwide in 24 hours; Florida cases increase by record total for a US state; Brazil cases near 2m. Follow the latest updates

On Jul 14, 2020
@guardian shared
South China Sea: US says Beijing's claims to disputed area 'completely unlawful' https://t.co/Y68fw7VHSd
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South China Sea: US says Beijing's claims to disputed area 'completely unlawful'

South China Sea: US says Beijing's claims to disputed area 'completely unlawful'

Beijing rejects US secretary of state Mike Pompeo’s comments as ‘inciting confrontation’

On Jul 8, 2020
@guardian shared
Canada has handled coronavirus outbreak better than US, Trudeau says https://t.co/6OxMnXfgdj
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Canada has handled coronavirus outbreak better than US, Trudeau says

Canada has handled coronavirus outbreak better than US, Trudeau says

PM says situation stabilizing although some hotspots remain, as officials warn Canadians not to ‘relax too much or too soon’

On Jul 9, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus report: global cases pass 12m as US daily tally breaks world record https://t.co/pDnUoupgWC
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Coronavirus report: global cases pass 12m as US daily tally breaks world record

Coronavirus report: global cases pass 12m as US daily tally breaks world record

Infections globally rising by a million a week; US reports 60,000 cases in a day; Trump rally and protests in Tulsa ‘likely contributed’ to surge

On Jul 12, 2020
@guardianworld shared
Okinawa demands answers from US after 61 marines contract coronovirus https://t.co/Y8S5ibWuZj
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Okinawa demands answers from US after 61 marines contract coronavirus

Okinawa demands answers from US after 61 marines contract coronavirus

US military tells officials two affected bases have been put into lockdown and those who tested positive are in isolation

On Jul 11, 2020
@AP shared
Okinawan officials say that dozens of U.S. Marines have been infected with the coronavirus at two bases on the southern Japanese island in what is feared to be a massive outbreak. https://t.co/210vtm1dv6
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Dozens of US Marines in Japan’s Okinawa get coronavirus

Dozens of US Marines in Japan’s Okinawa get coronavirus

TOKYO (AP) — Dozens of U.S. Marines at two bases on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa have been infected with the coronavirus in what is feared to be a massive outbreak, Okinawa's ...