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• The Latest: IRC starts $30M campaign to aid vulnerable areas

  16-03-2020 23:24
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 180,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 78,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The International Rescue Committee is launching an emergency campaign to raise $30 million to help refugees, people displaced in their own countries and
  
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• Amphi Public Schools offering 'grab-and-go' meals at schools after spring break ends

  16-03-2020 23:15
  
  Any student under the age of 18 can receive a free breakfast and lunch from several different Amphi Public School locations after spring break ends.Amphi announced its plan to provide nutrition during the extended school shutdown Monday afternoon.…
  
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• Pima County Hosting COVID-19 Phone Bank Tonight

  16-03-2020 23:00
  
  The Pima County Health Department, along with council members Steve Kozachik and Nikki Lee, will be hosting a phone bank tonight, Monday, March 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for the public to call in and ask their COVID-19 related questions.…
  
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• The Latest: 6 more deaths in hard-hit Washington state

  16-03-2020 22:43
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 180,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 78,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Health officials report that six more people have died of the new coronavirus in Washington state, bringing the death toll there to 48.
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• Arizona scrambles to shore up primary, reassure voters

  16-03-2020 21:58
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's top officials tried Monday to reassure voters that Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary will be safe despite the unprecedented cloud of a global pandemic and pleas by public health officials to avoid unnecessary social interactions.Officials say they won't cancel the election but are scrambling to adjust as polling places dwindle, poll workers back out and voters worry about staying healthy. A bevy of last-minute changes and the potential for a shortage of wor
  
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• You Can Still Vote in Tuesday's Democratic Presidential Primary

  16-03-2020 21:53
  
  Despite the spread of COVID-19 in the community, Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary between remaining candidates Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard is still on in Pima County.The primary—formally known as the presidential preference election—is open only to registered Democrats. Unlike other local, state and federal election, independents cannot cast a ballot.The Republican and Libertarian parties canceled their presidential preference elections.The majority of voters
  
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• The Latest: Stock market outdoes itself, but not in good way

  16-03-2020 21:50
  
  The Latest on financial markets (all times local):4:30 p.m.Biggest drop ever. Worst day since. The stock has heard a lot of that over the past few weeks.
  The market outdid itself again Monday, though not in a good way. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2,997 points. That’s the index’s biggest point drop of all time, eclipsing the 2,352-point fall it had on Thursday.
  For the second time in just three days, the market plunged the most percentage-wise since Oct. 19, 1987. The 13%
  
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• The Latest: Only US state without case declares emergency

  16-03-2020 21:48
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 180,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 78,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The governor of the only U.S. state without a confirmed case of the new coronavirus has declared a state of emergency so certain rules on personnel and
  
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• Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

  16-03-2020 21:41
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online. The online retailer will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees.
  That includes workers at its warehouses, delivery centers and Whole Foods grocery stores, all of whom make at least $15 an hour.
  Amazon said this weekend that a surge of orders is putting its oper
  
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• The Latest: Trump: US ‘may be’ headed toward recession

  16-03-2020 21:29
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 180,000 people and killed more than 7,100. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 78,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___President Donald Trump says the United States “may be” headed toward a recession as the economy continues to be battered amid the coronaviru
  
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• Victim of fatal bicycle collision identified

  16-03-2020 21:27
  
  TUCSON - The bicyclist killed in a crash in midtown March 4 was identified as a 59-year-old man Monday, according to Tucson Police Department.Officials say Tommy Lee Thomas was reportedly struck by a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe after he reportedly failed to stop for a stop sign near Fairmount Street and Woodland Avenue while riding his motorized bicycle at around 3:08 p.m. that day.Thomas was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to those injuries March 16, acc
  
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• 86-year-old succumbs to injuries sustained in eastside crash

  16-03-2020 21:07
  
  TUCSON - The victim of a fatal crash that occurred on the east side March 8 was identified by Tucson Police Department Monday afternoon.According to TPD, 86-year-old Norma Johnson was transported to a hospital with serious injuries after a Dodge minivan crashed into a Lexus near Broadway Boulevard and Swan Road at around 11:27 a.m. that day.The Dodge reportedly crashed into the passenger side of the Lexus. Johnson was reportedly a front passenger of that vehicle.The Office of Medical Examiner in
  
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• The Latest: France restricts how far people can go from home

  16-03-2020 20:51
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___France is imposing nationwide restrictions on how far from their homes people can go and for what purpose as part of the country’s strategy to sto
  
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• The Latest: Shelter-in-place ordered in San Francisco area

  16-03-2020 20:45
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Officials in six San Francisco Bay area counties have issued a shelter-in-place mandate affecting nearly 7 million people.The order issued Monday says r
  
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• Stock losses deepen past 10% as US government advises people to avoid large gatherings, Trump sees chance of recession

  16-03-2020 20:45
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stock losses deepen past 10% as US government advises people to avoid large gatherings, Trump sees chance of recession.
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• Stores Reducing Hours and Delaying Deliveries to Help with Upkeep and Stock

  16-03-2020 20:43
  
  Many stores are altering their hours or having delays in delivery times in response to COVID-19 in order to keep up with cleanliness standards and inventory needs.Below are some of the affected stores. Click on the links for more information associated with each below as they're subject to change:Walmart - Hours are reduced 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  Sam's Club - Hours are changed to 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.…
  
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• UPDATED: Casinos Remain Open, Cancel Events

  16-03-2020 20:42
  
  Desert Diamond and Casino del Sol remain open in light of COVID-19, but some upcoming events have been canceled.Tucson's Biggest Yard Sale and the All German Car Show have been canceled out of Desert Diamond, but do not make mention of COVID-19. As of this writing, Desert Diamond says the Terry Fator show that is scheduled out of Sahuarita Saturday, March 14, is still happening.None of the events out of Casino del Sol appear to be canceled or postponed, but they have released a statement regardi
  
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• KFMA Day Has Been Canceled Amid COVID-19 Closures

  16-03-2020 20:39
  
  Unfortunately we won't be able to sample some tasty rock jams this year as KFMA Day has been canceled.KFMA announced earlier today that the yearly event has been canceled amid rampant COVID-19 closures: Tickets will be refunded, but no information has been released as of yet on when.
  
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• Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak

  16-03-2020 20:23
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump admin: Public should avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, cancel discretionary travel in bid to slow outbreak.
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• Trump administration urges older people, those at increased risk to new virus to stay home, keep away from other people

  16-03-2020 20:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration urges older people, those at increased risk to new virus to stay home, keep away from other people.
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• The Latest: Russian to bar entry to all foreigners

  16-03-2020 20:20
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The Russian government says that it has decided to bar entry to all foreigners starting Wednesday.Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the decisio
  
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• The Latest: Major banks to face profit hit from low rates

  16-03-2020 20:15
  
  The Latest on financial markets (all times local):The nation’s largest banks face a hit to their profits as the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates and bond yields continue sliding amid the coronavirus pandemic, which is putting the brakes on the economy as businesses and travel shut down.Banks like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and others rely on interest from mortgages and other kinds of loans to make their profits, so when those rates fall sharply, so do their earnings. Yields on b
  
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• French president announces very strong reductions in movement for 15 days at least, saying “we are at war”

  16-03-2020 20:15
  
  PARIS (AP) — French president announces very strong reductions in movement for 15 days at least, saying “we are at war.”
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• Ohio leaders recommend delaying in-person voting in Tuesday primary election until June as coronavirus precaution

  16-03-2020 20:12
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio leaders recommend delaying in-person voting in Tuesday primary election until June as coronavirus precaution.
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• Eviction Prevention Efforts Underway as Coronavirus Causes Closures

  16-03-2020 20:02
  
  While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause closures of schools, businesses and other gathering events, hourly, tipped and low-income workers are becoming increasingly in danger of not getting paid, and not being able to pay bills for necessities like housing and utilities.
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• MLB Season Postponed Due to COVID-19

  16-03-2020 19:43
  
  Major League Baseball's 2020 season is being indefinitely postponed due to the growing coronavirus pandemic.…
  
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• The Latest: US health agency looking into cyber incident

  16-03-2020 19:33
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The lead U.S. agency handling the coronavirus outbreak says it is investigating a potential cyber incident.Federal agencies are under continual cyberatt
  
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• The Latest: European stock markets close sharply lower

  16-03-2020 19:12
  
  The Latest on financial markets (all times local):European stocks closed sharply lower Monday as widening shutdowns and travel restrictions because of the coronavirus outbreak bring businesses to a near-standstill.The Stoxx Europe 600 index of shares across the continent ended the day down 4.9% at 284.63 points.The FTSE 100 in Britain dropped 4%, Germany’s DAX shed 5.3% and France’s CAC 40 dropped 5.8%. The FTSE MIB in Italy, which has been hit hardest by the virus outbreak, fell 6.1
  
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• Canada closing borders to non-citizens, non-residents

  16-03-2020 19:08
  
  TORONTO (AP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will close the country's borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident and asked all Canadians to say home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  "All Canadians as much as possible should stay home," Trudeau said outside his residence, where is self-isolating after his wife tested positive for the virus.
  Trudeau also said his government will restrict flights to Canada to airports in four major cities.The Canadian government i
  
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• Major League Baseball pushes back opening day to mid-May at earliest, in accordance with CDC guidelines

  16-03-2020 19:06
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball pushes back opening day to mid-May at earliest, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
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• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Americans exempted from border ban

  16-03-2020 19:03
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Americans exempted from border ban.
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• The Latest: Canada closing its border to noncitizens

  16-03-2020 19:01
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will close the border anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus pandemic.Trudeau
  
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• Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will close his country’s border to non-citizens amid pandemic.

  16-03-2020 18:43
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will close his country’s border to non-citizens amid pandemic.
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• Beleaguered airlines seek US grants, loans, tax relief that could exceed $50 billion

  16-03-2020 18:39
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Beleaguered airlines seek US grants, loans, tax relief that could exceed $50 billion.
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• The Latest: G-7 leaders coordinate on coronavirus response

  16-03-2020 18:37
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Leaders of the Group of Seven have participated in a video teleconference to coordinate responses to the coronavirus after some European leaders were up
  
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• High school sports on hiatus until at least March 28 during shutdown

  16-03-2020 18:34
  
  As more and more confirmed cases of COVID-19 are announced in Pima County, and the Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction call for the closure of all public schools, high school sports have been put on hold.Marana Unified led the way, cancelling all athletic competitions through April 6, in addition to a variety of other activities.“The health and safety of our students, staff and school community is of paramount concern to the Marana Unified School District,” said MUSD S
  
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• High School Sports on Hiatus Until at Least March 28

  16-03-2020 18:34
  
  As more and more confirmed cases of COVID-19 are announced in Pima County, and the Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction call for the closure of all public schools, high school sports have been put on hold.Marana Unified led the way, cancelling all athletic competitions through April 6, in addition to a variety of other activities.“The health and safety of our students, staff and school community is of paramount concern to the Marana Unified School District,” said MUSD Su
  
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• Illegal Pete’s announces temporary closure amid COVID-19 concerns

  16-03-2020 18:28
  
  TUCSON – Illegal Pete’s Tucson will be closed for at least 4 weeks.
  In a statement, the restaurant said: “with the spread of COVID-19, we want to do what’s right to protect our crew, customers, and community.”All Illegal Pete’s restaurants will be closed beginning on
  Monday.
  The restaurant will share updates with customers via social media and their weekly newsletter.
  “This decision doesn’t come without its sacrifices. It’s not going to be ea
  
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• The Latest: Switzerland declares state of emergency

  16-03-2020 18:16
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Switzerland’s government has declared a state of emergency, ordering shops, restaurants, bars and other facilities to be shut down in an effort to
  
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• AZDHS: Fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Pima County

  16-03-2020 18:15
  
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  TUCSON - There are four positive cases of COVID-19 in Pima County according to new data released Monday morning by Arizona Department of Health Services.Arizona health officials announced on March 9 that Pima County recorded its first presumptive case of the deadly disease that was first detected in China. After Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared a public health emergency in response to the COVID019 pandemic, city, county and education officials have been implementing
  
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• Coronavirus symptoms: When to go to the doctor

  16-03-2020 18:14
  
  As the number of coronavirus cases continue to climb, people are being extra vigilant about health and hygiene.But with so much information out there, what about the basics? if you're not feeling well, how do you know if it's COVID-19 or the flu and when is it time to go to the doctor?Here is a guide to help you know when it is time to seek medical attention.COVID-19 and flu symptoms are similar and can include fever, cough and fatigue.COVID-19 can also cause shortness of breath.If you're worrie
  
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• The Latest: WHO director says virus testing is top priority

  16-03-2020 18:03
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The head of the World Health Organization says social distancing and other measures to limit contact between people can help fight the spread of the cor
  
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• Fourth Presumptive COVID-19 Case in Pima County

  16-03-2020 17:44
  
  A fourth presumptive case of COVID-19 is confirmed in Pima County this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services website. Details about the case are scarce at this time.…
  
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• Things To Do With Your Kids At Home Online During the COVID-19 Closures

  16-03-2020 17:39
  
  Kids get restless. Usually keeping them entertained over a seasonal break or over the summer isn't too much of a problem, because you can take them out to various venues and entertainment spots.…
  
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• The Latest: Aid group highlights face mask shortage in Italy

  16-03-2020 17:36
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Aid group Doctors Without Borders is calling on European Union member countries to show solidarity by ensuring essential medical supplies such as face m
  
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• Tenn. brothers donate sanitizer products bought for resale

  16-03-2020 17:02
  
  Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit.
  News outlets report boxes were taken Sunday from a storage unit and the home of Matt Colvin of Hixson, Tennessee.
  The items were donated to a local church with some supplies heading to Kentucky where Colvin had cleared store shelves during the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. Colvin and his brother had bought the items b
  
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• The Latest: Easter Egg Roll on White House lawn called off

  16-03-2020 17:01
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The White House is canceling its annual Easter Egg Roll over coronavirus concerns.The event, in which thousands of children and adults roll hard-boiled
  
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• The Latest: Top official proposes 30-day ban on travel to EU

  16-03-2020 16:46
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___The president of the European Union’s executive commission is proposing a 30-day travel ban on people entering the EU for non-essential reasons in
  
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• The Latest: Germany to ban hotel use for ‘tourist purposes’

  16-03-2020 16:27
  
  The Latest on the coronaviruspandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered from it so far, mostly in China.___Germany is set to follow other European countries in shutting non-essential shops, bars, museums and many other facilities in response to the new corona
  
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• EU chief proposes 30-day ban on all nonessential travel into the European Union

  16-03-2020 16:20
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) — EU chief proposes 30-day ban on all nonessential travel into the European Union.
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