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Third patient in England who tested positive for coronavirus dead
A third patient in England who tested positive for the coronavirus has died, England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, said in a statement on Sunday.
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Israel considers broadening entry restrictions for coronavirus
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel might broaden its entry restrictions over coronavirus fears to include visitors from all countries.
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Saudi Arabia locks down Qatif region, suspends schools over coronavirus
Saudi Arabia imposed a temporary lockdown on Sunday on the eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, home to all 11 people in the kingdom who have tested positive for the coronavirus, and suspended all schools and universities nationwide.
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Saudi Arabia suspends educational activities at mosques
Saudi Arabia will suspend all educational and Koranic activities at mosques from Monday to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, state television reported.
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Coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises, health official warns
Americans, especially those who are vulnerable, may need to stop attending big gatherings as the coronavirus spreads through U.S. communities, a top health official said on Sunday, as investors braced for another volatile week in financial markets.
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New York City could hit 100 coronavirus cases in two to three weeks: mayor
New York City could have 100 or more coronavirus cases within two to three weeks, up from 13 now, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.
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Israel may broaden entry restriction due to coronavirus
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel might broaden its entry restrictions to include visitors from all countries.
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No hugs, handshakes as U.S. churches take new precautions against coronavirus
With a wide smile and arms outstretched, but quickly dropped into double elbow bumps, James Harper warmly greets fellow congregants at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Sunday in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
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Saudi Arabia postpones Saudi Games over coronavirus fears: Al-Arabiya
Saudi Arabia has postponed the Saudi Games, the kingdom's largest sporting event, until further notice over coronavirus fears, the Al-Arabiya television station said on Sunday, citing the organizing committee.
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Smoking or vaping increases vulnerability to coronavirus, says NYC mayor
Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to becoming infected with the coronavirus, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia locks down Qatif province to prevent coronavirus spread
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it has imposed a temporary lockdown on the eastern Qatif province, an oil-producing region and home to a large Shi'ite Muslim population, to prevent the spread of coronavirus after 11 people there were infected.
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U.S. ride-hailing and food delivery companies to compensate drivers affected by coronavirus
U.S. ride-hailing and food delivery companies including DoorDash Inc and Instacart are in discussions to compensate drivers and delivery personnel affected by the novel coronavirus.
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Italian daily coronavirus deaths jump 57% to 366
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 133 to 366, the Civil Protection Agency said on Sunday, by far the largest daily rise in fatalities since the outbreak came to light last month.
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Coronavirus death toll in Italy's Lombardy region jumps to 257: official
The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, which has borne the brunt of a nationwide contagion, has risen over the past day to 257 from 154, a local official said on Sunday.
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Italian stock exchange to open as usual on Monday
Italy's stock exchange will open as usual on Monday, a spokesman said on Sunday, after the government ordered a lockdown of large areas in the north of the country, including Milan, to stem coronavirus contagion.
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Don't come back, Italy's south tells emigres in virus-hit north
Italy's southern regions warned hundreds of thousands of its people who emigrated to the wealthy north of the country not to return home, amid fears of an exodus from a no-go zone set up to halt an outbreak of coronavirus.
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Factbox: Italy orders shutdown in northern areas to contain coronavirus
Italy has imposed a virtual lockdown across a wide swathe of its wealthy north, including the financial capital Milan, in its latest attempt to contain a growing outbreak of coronavirus.
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Oregon declares emergency as coronavirus cases double to 14
Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a 60-day state of emergency on Sunday as coronavirus cases in the state doubled to 14.
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Washington State mulling mandatory measures to contain coronavirus
Washington State is considering whether mandatory measures may be needed to curb social gatherings and contain the spread of coronavirus in the hard-hit state, Governor Jay Inslee said on Sunday.
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U.S. Army restricts travel to Italy, South Korea over coronavirus
The U.S. Army said on Sunday it has decided to restrict travel to and from Italy and South Korea due to coronavirus outbreaks, and will also prohibit foreign troops from participating in U.S. exercises, exchanges and visits in the most affected nations.
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