Articles filed under Coronavirus
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Stocks surge on bets central banks to take actionMar 04, 2020 5:35 am - U.S. stocks surged as investors gained confidence that stewards of the world's largest economies would act in concert to offset any impact from the spreading coronavirus...
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How to avoid getting infected with coronavirusMar 09, 2020 6:20 am - Diligent hand-washing and disinfecting surfaces are keys to avoiding infection with the coronavirus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. There is n...
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Feeling sick? With coronavirus concern, flu, here's what to doMar 09, 2020 6:20 am - Area health departments are following guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as they advise people about what to do if they believe they ar...
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Uncertainties face vacationers as coronavirus situation evolvesMar 09, 2020 6:20 am - Do I cancel my Italy trip? Is it safe to go on a cruise ship? Can I get my money back on my flight to Beijing? As the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus widens, so do th...
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Washington state officials announce second coronavirus death in U.S.Mar 02, 2020 11:47 am - SEATTLE - Health officials in Washington state said Sunday night that a second person had died from the coronavirus. Researchers said the virus may have been circulating...
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Possible coronavirus exposure: Family will stay home from Arlington Heights schoolsMar 02, 2020 11:53 am - Two Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25 employees and their children are staying home from school after having contact with a person whose family member was ...
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Best way to protect yourself from coronavirus? Wash your handsMar 04, 2020 5:21 am - Amid growing fears of a global pandemic, health officials are taking precautionary steps to limit the spread of coronavirus in the United States. But local health expert...
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Third Illinois case of COVID-19 diagnosed Saturday in Cook County, officials sayMar 02, 2020 11:47 am - A Cook County patient has tested positive for novel coronavirus, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Illinois up to three, according to state health officials. The...
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Washington state sees 1st virus death in U.S., declares emergencyMar 02, 2020 5:42 am - The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 pe...
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CDC issues guidance to schools, child care providers for handling coronavirusFeb 29, 2020 10:41 pm - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued interim guidance for K-12 schools and child care programs on handling the COVID-19 virus after warning co...