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Wyoming became the 50th state to declare a disaster as deaths nationally from Covid-19 topped 19,000 -
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US death toll becomes the highest in the world; Italy and India extend lockdown
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Evidence of Covid-19 was found on a cruise ship 17 days after passengers left. What are the risks of handling packages and groceries? -
There are now more than 430,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 across the United States -
What are the symptoms caused by the Covid-19 virus, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor? -
The truth about how you can catch coronavirus, who is most vulnerable and what you can do to avoid infection
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The Chinese city where the virus was first detected, is celebrating as its citizens are allowed out of their homes after three months -
Spain to let some non-essential staff return to work, but Italians shut in until at least 3 May -
Move is likely to be part of attempt to control the narrative surrounding the pandemic -
Reports from South Korea say some patients had tested positive while being considered for discharge
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Being a woman doesn’t make you better at handling a global pandemic – but women generally have to be better in order to become leaders -
Only united action will stop the pandemic triggering a catastrophic worldwide food and humanitarian crisis
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The widely lauded policy of testing, tracing and treating has its roots in Koreans’ expectation of high-quality public services, says geopolitical analyst Tae Hoon Kim
CV explained thrasher
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Delhi is one of many capitals enjoying improved air quality since restrictions were introduced due to the coronavirus -
Voters grapple with the likely nomination of Joe Biden and what that could mean for the November election
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Clashes between presidents and governors are nothing new – but Trump’s rattling of the federalist compact is unprecedented in modern times -
Americans Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir, due to return on Friday, say: ‘It’s difficult to believe all the changes that have taken place’ -
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Photographer and friend of David Bowie will donate money from sales of portraits to buy protective masks for hospital staff -
Four years ago, I didn’t know my brother existed. Meeting him was like being reunited with an old friend and made me want to speak to other siblings who connected later in life
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Following a year of triumphs, including an Oscar nod, the actor talks about suddenly finding himself ‘the guy of this moment’
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A disregard for creature welfare is often central to disease. But politicians won’t dare make the connection
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The resignation of six directors is the latest instalment in a soap opera in which boardroom squabbles have become the norm -
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey says her decision to curtail her WWE career is due to her antipathy towards fans and a hectic schedule
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Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died on Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier this week. He was 25 -
Gino Pivatelli does not have a prominent place in the hearts of Milan fans but a foul in a European Cup final and telling Arrigo Sacchi he wasn’t good enough changed history
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Vicky Jones and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ex-lovers-on-the-lam tale drops us in a no man’s land of delicious suspense -
3 out of 5 stars.
Music The Strokes: The New Abnormal review – new-found focus
3 out of 5 stars.Julian Casablancas is back on passive-aggressive form on an album of all-out pop and mid-paced fillers -
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Funeral homes and morgues in ‘state of emergency’ with over 5,000 confirmed to have died in New York City, although the figure is believed to be higher -
Prisoners ransacked offices at Lansing facility in Kansas as activists say overcrowded prison system is vulnerable to Covid-19 -
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Home secretary also launches campaign to tackle domestic abuse during lockdown -
‘Very serious incidents’ have forced suspension from online schools as conferencing app faces renewed questions over security -
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Physical distancing, self-isolation and lockdown – the most striking photographs on coronavirus from around the world -
A new book documents the rapid evolution in home computer design -
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