U.S. Crafts $2 Trillion Plan; N.Y. Adds Hospitals: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) — The U.S. Senate is discussing an aid package that could boost the economy by $2 trillion. Spain’s deaths jumped more than 30% for a second straight day, despite…

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Some Alabamians stuck in Peru amid growing pandemic

PERU (WSFA) — Several Alabamians are among hundreds of Americans stuck inside Peru after that South American country closed its borders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ala. Gov. Kay…

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State Department warns Americans not to travel overseas — and come back now

The Trump administration has a new message to Americans: If you’re here in the country, stay here; if you’re traveling abroad, come back. On Thursday, the State Department raised its…

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Florida Keys to close lodging to visitors due to coronavirus concerns – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(WSVN) – Officials in Monroe County have announced that hotels, guest houses, short-term rentals in RV parks and vacation rentals in the Florida Keys will close to visitors beginning Sunday…

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Citing coronavirus risks, U.S. to urge Americans not to travel abroad: official

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. officials planned to warn Americans not to travel outside the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, a federal official said on Thursday, as health authorities…

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US citizens freed in Iran, Lebanon as coronavirus fuels fears

Washington (AFP) – The United States on Thursday hailed the release of its citizens in Iran and Lebanon as the coronavirus pandemic heightened global fears for prisoners’ health. The United…

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Boeing-Embraer deal on knife-edge as markets tumble.

PARIS/SAO PAULO/SEATTLE (Reuters) – Brazil has upheld proposals by Boeing Co (BA.N) to buy the jetmaking arm of Embraer (EMBR3.SA), but plunging markets have raised urgent questions over the fate…

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Singapore new cases, Qantas to suspend flights

A man wearing a protective face mask walks past an indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore on February 27, 2020. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images…

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Critics in Israel say Netanyahu using coronavirus as pretext for massive power grab

As he has every night since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Israeli citizens on Wednesday evening. “Israel has been ahead of the curve from…

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El Salvador suspends deportations of nationals from U.S., Mexico

El Salvador’s government said on Wednesday it had suspended deportations of its nationals from the United States and Mexico in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Source link

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