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The Latest: Troops to help Australia state in virus tracing
MELBOURNE, Australia - The premier of Australia’s COVID-19 hot spot, Victoria state, says the military will be used to bolster contact-tracing efforts. Premier Daniel...
The Latest: Arizona reaches 3,000 deaths from coronavirus
PHOENIX - Arizona has topped 3,000 deaths from the coronavirus.The state Health Services Department reported 89 new deaths Thursday, bringing the statewide total since...
The Latest: Emirates will cover COVID-19 medical bills
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Long-haul carrier Emirates now says it will cover the costs of passengers’ coronavirus-related medical expenses in an effort to...
The Latest: Czech Rep reports over 200 cases for 2nd day
PRAGUE - The day-to-day increase of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Czech Republic has surpassed 200 for the second straight day.One of the...
The Latest: Iraq reopens airports even as cases rise
BAGHDAD - Iraq opened its airports to commercial flights following months of lockdown as part of the government’s plan to ease restrictions despite record...
The Latest: California in new deal with Chinese mask maker
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California will spend an additional $315 million on protective masks through a contract with a Chinese manufacturer. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced...
The Latest: COVID-19 cases tick up in northwest China city
BEIJING - Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases in China’s northwestern city of Urumqi continue to rise, with another 17 reported on Monday, bringing the...
Arizona’s rugged individualism poses barrier to mask rules
PHOENIX (AP) - With the coronavirus spreading out of control and Arizona cities beginning just last month to require residents wear masks in public,...
Arizona’s rugged individualism poses barrier to mask rules
PHOENIX (AP) - With the coronavirus spreading out of control and Arizona cities beginning just last month to require residents wear masks in public,...
The Latest: Cases slow as Pakistan readies anti-polio drive
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani authorities reported 1,579 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest number in more than a month, as health officials plan to resume a...