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U.S. House passes $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus; Senate vote due Thursday

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 01:29
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday an $8.3 billion bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus and develop vaccines for the highly contagious disease, sending it to the Senate for final passage.
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Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 00:57
The highly contagious coronavirus currently making its way around the world had its first impact on the 2020 U.S. election campaign as Washington state Democrats canceled an upcoming weekend fundraiser just days before the party primary there.
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Carlyle curbs staff travel in response to coronavirus spread: sources

Thu, 03/05/2020 - 00:36
Private equity firm Carlyle Group Inc has restricted travel for its employees, as the threat from the global coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Passive smoking tied to adolescent depression symptoms

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 23:25
(Reuters Health) - Regular exposure to secondhand smoke is more common among nonsmoking teens with depression symptoms, according to a survey across 22 low- and middle-income countries.
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Gastric bypass may be best weight-loss surgery for diabetes remission

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 23:23
(Reuters Health) - Diabetics considering weight-loss surgery may want to opt for a procedure known as gastric bypass because it's the technique most likely to send their disease into remission, according to new research.
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Coronavirus hits New York family as U.S. cases rise; lawmakers reach funds deal

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 19:09
Three family members and a neighbor of a New York man infected with the new coronavirus have also tested positive, officials said on Wednesday, and the number of cases increased across the United States.
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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 19:08
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40% as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.
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Coronavirus hits New York family, U.S. cases rise; lawmakers near emergency funds deal

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 19:05
Three family members and a neighbor of a New York man infected with the new coronavirus have also tested positive, officials said on Wednesday, and the number of cases increased across the United States.
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Emergency coronavirus funding bill unveiled in Congress

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 19:04
Legislation funding emergency efforts to combat the spreading coronavirus was unveiled in the U.S. Congress on Monday and would total $8.3 billion, including money to develop vaccines and tests for the disease, according to a House of Representatives Democratic aide.
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Armenia charges former defense minister with embezzlement

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:59
Armenian investigators have charged a former defense minister with the embezzlement of more than $2 million in state funds, the spokeswoman for the state investigation service said on Wednesday.
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Hungary confirms first two coronavirus cases

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:57
Hungary on Wednesday confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus, both Iranian students in the country.
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Italy readies draconian new measures to try to contain coronavirus

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:50
Italy prepared new emergency measures on Wednesday to try to slow the spread of coronavirus in Europe's worst hit country, including the possible closure of all schools, universities, cinemas, theaters and most public events.
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Italy closes schools and universities until March 15 because of coronavirus

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:50
All Italian schools and universities will close from Thursday until March 15 as part of an effort to contain a growing outbreak of coronavirus, Education Minister Lucia Azzolina said on Wednesday.
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Supreme Court justices divided in abortion case; Roberts may hold key

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:36
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided on Wednesday as they weighed a major abortion rights case - a challenge to a Louisiana law that imposes restrictions on doctors that could make it harder for women to obtain the procedure, with Chief Justice John Roberts representing the potential decisive vote.
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'Not going back': Abortion rights forces voice worry outside U.S. Supreme Court

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:36
Supporters of abortion rights voiced trepidation outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices weighed the fate of one of the numerous restrictive laws passed by conservative states that make access to the procedure more difficult.
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Americans heed warning to wash hands often to control coronavirus, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:32
Americans appear to be heeding the warning of health experts to wash their hands more frequently and use disinfectant wipes to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, according to a Reuters/Ipsos public opinion poll released on Wednesday.
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Former FDA chief tells Labcorp, Quest Diagnostics to "step up" amid coronavirus outbreak

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:32
Laboratory Corp of America Holding and Quest Diagnostics Inc should conduct tests for coronavirus in the country, former Food & Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb tweeted https://bit.ly/2PMXwWn on Wednesday.
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U.S. House could vote on coronavirus emergency bill later Wednesday: chairwoman

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:32
The head of the U.S. House of Representatives committee in charge of spending expects the entire chamber to take up an emergency bill on the coronavirus on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning at the latest.
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U.S. health chief: Labs can develop coronavirus test without FDA approval

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:32
The Trump administration is working to allow laboratories to develop their own coronavirus tests without seeking regulatory approval first, U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said ahead of a White House meeting with laboratories later on Wednesday.
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Italian coronavirus deaths jump to 107, cases climb above 3,000

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 18:11
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has risen by 28 over the past 24 hours to 107, the Civil Protection Agency said on Wednesday, with the contagion showing little sign of slowing.
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