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Coronavirus

On May 16, 2020
@NYTHealth shared
New research keeps raising questions about when the coronavirus began spreading in the U.S. Was it January? December? We talked to those who have closely studied it for their best assessment.  https://t.co/QJyErcvYit
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When did the coronavirus first reach the United States?

When did the coronavirus first reach the United States?

Was the virus here in January? In December? Earlier? Here’s a look at the evidence of how the virus emerged from China and landed in the United States.

On May 12, 2020
@guardianworld shared
First Thing: Is the US holding up the search for a coronavirus vaccine? https://t.co/wXWTOXq66h
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First Thing: Is the US holding up the search for a coronavirus vaccine?

First Thing: Is the US holding up the search for a coronavirus vaccine?

The White House has turned its back on the global coalition. Plus, what Trump can learn about the power of a heartfelt team talk

On May 14, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus US live: whistleblower to testify on need for measures to prevent 'darkest winter' https://t.co/6JWQBHd1tA
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Coronavirus US live: whistleblower warns 'time is running out' as Covid-19 continues to spread

Coronavirus US live: whistleblower warns 'time is running out' as Covid-19 continues to spread

Top vaccine expert Rick Bright testifies before the House, saying US still does not have a coordinated plan as coronavirus keeps spreading

On May 18, 2020
@guardianworld shared
Coronavirus US live: Trump attacks Obama and the media as death toll nears 90,000 https://t.co/pl24hFqyku
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Coronavirus US live: Trump attacks Obama and the media as death toll nears 90,000

Coronavirus US live: Trump attacks Obama and the media as death toll nears 90,000

President claims CBS is trying to ‘demean our country’ by interviewing Rick Bright, who warned last week that the US faces ‘the darkest winter’

On May 15, 2020
@guardian shared
More US children ill from rare syndrome with possible link to coronavirus https://t.co/4dAQ3f6orL
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More US children ill from rare syndrome with possible link to coronavirus

More US children ill from rare syndrome with possible link to coronavirus

New York governor Cuomo describes ‘truly disturbing situation’ with many states looking into condition likened to Kawasaki disease

On May 15, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus US live: House to vote on $3tn stimulus package opposed by Trump and Senate https://t.co/0sNg1DEzeV
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Coronavirus US live: House to vote on $3tn stimulus package opposed by Trump and Senate

Coronavirus US live: House to vote on $3tn stimulus package opposed by Trump and Senate

House majority leader, Nancy Pelosi, said the bill was a ‘starting point’ for negotiations

On May 16, 2020
@guardian shared
Coronavirus latest: at a glance https://t.co/fXzPX0K1xG
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Coronavirus latest: at a glance

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

On May 18, 2020
@IHME_UW shared
RT @kleachkemon: States can use @IHME_UW tool to monitor changes in mobility to understand what additional measures may be needed to control disease transmission, says @AliHMokdad in @ThinkGlobalHlth. https://t.co/LlZ7iBvihK
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Avoiding Another COVID-19 Surge in the United States

Avoiding Another COVID-19 Surge in the United States

Keeping tabs on movement, infections, and testing are crucial to containing the virus