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• The Latest: New Orleans uses convention center for patients

  04-04-2020 22:44
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— President Trump holds call with sports commissioners— France death toll passes 7,500 from coronavirus.
  — Italy’s Lombardy region requires people to wear masks outside.NEW ORLEANS — State medical officials are preparing for M
  
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• Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims

  04-04-2020 22:26
  
  Typically busy Phoenix mostly idle during the first full day of Gov. Ducey's stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.(AP Photo/Matt York)GLENDALE, Ariz (AP) — A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona's unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.Some callers have received repeated busy sign
  
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• The Latest: France’s coronavirus death toll crosses 7,500

  04-04-2020 21:16
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— President Trump holds call with sports commissioners— France death toll passes 7,500 from coronavirus.
  — Italy’s Lombardy region requires people to wear masks outside.PARIS —France’s health director said that 7,560 peo
  
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• The Latest: President Trump speaks with sports commissioners

  04-04-2020 20:35
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— President Trump holds call with sports commissioners— Turkey passes 500 coronavirus deaths.
  — Italy’s Lombardy region requires people to wear masks outside.WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump spoke with
  
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• The Latest: Turkey passes 500 coronavirus deaths

  04-04-2020 19:52
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Trudeau says Canada won’t punish U.S. for refusing to export N95 masks.
  — Five London bus workers die from coronavirus.
  — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christian majority urged to stay away from church services during Easter.ISTANBUL
  
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• The Latest: Lombardy region makes people wear masks outside

  04-04-2020 19:23
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Trudeau says Canada won’t punish U.S. for refusing to export N95 masks.
  — Five London bus workers die from coronavirus.
  — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christian majority urged to stay away from church services during Easter.ROME &mda
  
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• Gov. Ducey announces state agreement with Honeywell to produce N95 masks for Arizona

  04-04-2020 19:20
  
  PHOENIX— Gov. Doug Ducey announced a new state agreement with Honeywell to produce over 6 million N95 masks for Arizona over the next 12 months.
  According to a press release, the Arizona Department of
  Health Services will deliver masks to county health departments for
  distribution to health, safety and emergency response workers.
  Honeywell announced Monday that it is adding manufacturing capabilities in Phoenix to produce the N95 face masks.
  The company expects to the new mask production l
  
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• Pet fostering takes off as coronavirus keeps Americans home

  04-04-2020 18:52
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Animal shelters across the U.S. say they've placed record numbers of dogs, cats and other animals as people suddenly find themselves stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  If past trends hold, many of those who agree to temporarily care for a pet will ultimately decide they want to keep the animal. Amid an avalanche of bad news, stories of people fostering pets are prompting smiles.
  A shelter in Denver now says it has a waiting list of 2,000 people wanting to fost
  
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• The Latest: DC surpasses 900 coronavirus cases

  04-04-2020 18:46
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Trudeau says Canada won’t punish U.S. for refusing to export N95 masks.
  — Five London bus workers die from coronavirus.
  — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christian majority urged to stay away from church services during Easter.___WASHIN
  
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• The Latest: Italy sees less ICU beds in use

  04-04-2020 18:27
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Trudeau says Canada won’t punish U.S. for refusing to export N95 masks.
  — Five London bus workers die from coronavirus.
  — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christian majority urged to stay away from church services during Easter.___ROME &
  
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• Tucson-based Air National Guard unit getting new commander

  04-04-2020 18:26
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — One of the Arizona Air National Guard's major units is getting a new commander.Guard officials announced Friday that Col. Col. Jeffery L. Butler on Monday will assume command of the 162nd Wing based at Tucson International Airport from Brig. Gen. Andrew J. MacDonald.The wing has approximately 1,800 personnel and its main mission to train pilots to fly F-16 fighters .Butler is an Air Force Academy graduate who served for 10 years with the U.S. Air Force before
  
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• 162nd Wing to receive new commander

  04-04-2020 18:26
  
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  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — One of the Arizona Air National Guard's major units is getting a new commander.Guard officials announced Friday that Col. Col. Jeffery L. Butler on Monday will assume command of the 162nd Wing based at Tucson International Airport from Brig. Gen. Andrew J. MacDonald.The wing has approximately 1,800 personnel and its main mission to train pilots to fly F-16 fighters .Butler is an Air Force Academy graduate who served for 10 years with the U.S. Air
  
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• Your Southern AZ Coronavirus AM Roundup for Saturday, April 4: AZ Confirmed Cases Top 2K, More Businesses Closing Today

  04-04-2020 18:15
  
  The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona has topped 2,000, according to the morning report from the Arizona Department of Health Services.Pima County had 326 of the state’s confirmed 2,019 cases.The coronavirus had killed 52 people statewide, including 11 in Pima County.…
  
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• The Latest: Trudeau plans to talk to Trump on export ban

  04-04-2020 18:12
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Trudeau says Canada won’t punish U.S. for refusing to export N95 masks.
  — Five London bus workers die from coronavirus.
  — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Christian majority urged to stay away from church services during Easter.___TORONT
  
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• LATEST: 2,019 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona, 52 deaths

  04-04-2020 18:07
  
  PHOENIX - Health officials reported Saturday morning that there are 2,019 COVID-19 cases in Arizona.Three hundred and twenty-six of those cases are reported in Pima County.Officials also reported 52 deaths in connection to the virus.According to data from ADHS, 27,160 people have been tested in Arizona, 93% of the results were negative. On March 31, Gov. Doug Ducey's 'Stay-at-Home' order went into effect at 5 p.m. The governor wants Arizonans to stay home to limit the spread of CO
  
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• The Latest: Spain starting to see slowdown in new cases

  04-04-2020 16:41
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Spain starting to see slowdown in coronavirus cases.
  __ Kenya extends quarantine additional 2 weeks.
  — France discussing use of face masks in public.
  ___MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that his nation ravaged b
  
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• The Latest: Spanish official wants 2-week lockdown extension

  04-04-2020 16:07
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Spanish Prime Minister to ask for 2-week extension on lockdown.
  __ France discussing use of protective masks in public.
  — Scottish nursing home says 13 residents who died may have had coronavirus.___MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump, ‘wartime’ pandemic leader or ‘backup’?

  04-04-2020 15:42
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Is he a wartime president or a backup point man? President Donald Trump seems to go back and forth on that, or both ways at once, in responding to the coronavirus pandemic that takes more lives by the hour.In his recent rhetoric, the president who declared “It’s a war” and invoked wartime powers enabling him to direct the production and shipment of critical medical supplies sought to avoid responsibility for persistent shortages. “The federal gover
  
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• The Latest: Britain releasing 4,000 inmates to stop spread

  04-04-2020 15:10
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Britain temporarily releasing 4,000 inmates to ease crowding during pandemic.— Italy defends government response of distribution of ventilators and PPE for health care workers.— Serbian streets have empty as weekend curfew begins.
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• The Latest: U.S. Embassy in Russia tries get Americans home

  04-04-2020 14:26
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— U.S. Embassy in Russia trying to arrange charter flight to repatriate Americans.
  — Thailand bans passenger flights from landing for three days.
  — Italy worries residents aren’t staying home as coronavirus new cases level off.
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• The Latest: Italy worries residents aren’t staying home

  04-04-2020 13:59
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:__Italian government says stay home despite leveling off of new infections.
  __Number of infected health care workers in Spain hits 18,324.
  __World Health Organization warns African leaders of imminent surge in coronavirus cases.— Hungary imposes new
  
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• Knife attacker kills 2, wounds others in French town under virus lockdown

  04-04-2020 13:52
  
  PARIS (AP) — Knife attacker kills 2, wounds others in French town under virus lockdown.
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• Hungary imposes new taxes on retail chains and banks

  04-04-2020 12:55
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Hungary imposes new taxes on retailers, banks— Spain reports 809 more deaths, 7,026 new cases— Russia flies 11 planeloads of equipment and medical experts to Serbia___BUDAPEST, Hungary — The Hungarian government says it will impos
  
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• The Latest: Spain reports 809 more deaths, 7,026 new cases

  04-04-2020 12:04
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Spain reports 809 more deaths, 7,026 new cases— Russia flies 11 planeloads of equipment and medical experts to Serbia— First case confirmed in the Falkland Islands___MADRID — Spain has reported 809 more deaths over the last 24 hou
  
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• The Latest: Russia flies equipment and experts to Serbia

  04-04-2020 11:50
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Russia flies 11 planeloads of equipment and medical experts to Serbia— First case confirmed in the Falkland Islands— Britain may be able to loosen lockdown measures by the end of May___BELGRADE, Serbia — The Russian military has f
  
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• The Latest: first case confirmed in the Falkland Islands

  04-04-2020 11:08
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— First case confirmed in the Falkland Islands— Britain may be able to loosen lockdown measures by the end of May— Hundreds of stranded tourists flown out of Nepal___LONDON — The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Falk
  
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• The Latest: Britain may ease lockdown measures by end of May

  04-04-2020 10:23
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Britain may be able to loosen lockdown measures by the end of May— Hundreds of stranded tourists flown out of Nepal— UN to decide in month whether to delay meeting___LONDON — A scientist advising the British government on the coro
  
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• Wieland blows up Greenville in FC Tucson eCup opener

  04-04-2020 10:12
  
  Showing why he's a national champ. @PlantingCargo85 and @FCTucson are off and running pic.twitter.com/EhHOTcMeIy— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) April 3, 2020
  FC Tucson sweeps Greenville Triumph SCTUCSON - Trent Wieland told News 4 Tucson earlier this week that he expected to win by some lopsided scores in the USL’s eCup Rocket League Tournament. He didn’t disappoint. Wieland, representing FC Tucson, in the video game event beat his counterpart from Gr
  
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• The Latest: Newborn twins named Corona and Covid

  04-04-2020 09:36
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:— Bangladesh reports two more deaths and nine more cases— UN to decide in month whether to delay meeting— Pakistan receives $200 million from World Bank___NEW DELHI, India — A couple in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have named th
  
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• Tucson volunteers make PPE masks

  04-04-2020 09:09
  
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  TUCSON - “We are all in this together”.  That has become the rallying cry in this battle against COVID-19. People throughout the Tucson community are stepping up to do their part. Hope Worldwide in conjunction with members of the Tucson Church of Christ gathered on Friday in an open office of Universal Avionics in Tucson to make 500 face shields for healthcare workers and first responders here in Tucson. Rural and smaller
  
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• Local impact after Gov. Ducey narrows list of essential businesses

  04-04-2020 07:35
  
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  TUCSON - In an effort to provide clarity, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey narrowed the list of essential services Friday afternoon.In an update to the statewide stay-at-home order that went into effect Tuesday at 5 p.m., the governor is now mandating places offering "personal-hygiene" services to close.Barber shops, hair and nail salons, tanning salons, spas, massage parlors and tattoo parlors are mandated to close by 5 p.m. Saturday, citing concerns
  
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• The Latest: UN to decide in month whether to delay meeting

  04-04-2020 07:29
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home.—Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in jail for failing to report overseas travel—South Korea extends guidelines to slow spread of new infections___UNITED NATIONS — The
  
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• Coronavirus test timelines vary based on lab location

  04-04-2020 07:22
  
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  TUCSON - Whether it is a test at school, job, or the doctor, we typically want the immediate results.
  However, that is not the case for the Coronavirus test.Vicki Greiff was exposed to COVID-19 at bridge club in early March.
  Greiff's friend tested positive for the Coronavirus."We had some five to 10 minute conversation at about three feet apart," said Greiff.
  Greiff did not really feel sick but said she had a sore throat.
  On March 17, Greiff went to her doct
  
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• The Latest: Pakistan receives $200 million from World Bank

  04-04-2020 06:38
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home.—Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in jail for failing to report overseas travel—South Korea extends guidelines to slow spread of new infections___ISLAMABAD — The Worl
  
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• Singer Pink says she had COVID-19, now she’s giving $1M to coronavirus-related relief funds

  04-04-2020 06:20
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The singer Pink had tested positive for COVID-19, she said Friday, also announcing that she is donating $500,000 each to two emergency funds.In a pair of tweets, she said she and her three-year-old son were displaying symptoms two weeks ago, and she tested positive after accessing tests through a primary care physician. Her family had already been sheltering at home and continued to do so, she said. They were tested again “just a few days ago,” and were negat
  
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• Getting Answers to local questions about COVID-19: County hot-spots, recovering patients, more

  04-04-2020 05:37
  
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  TUCSON - Many residents throughout Southern Arizona have recently been reaching out to News 4 Tucson with questions about the coronavirus.
  News 4 Tucson's Priscilla Casper provided answers to those questions on our television broadcast Friday evening.Watch the video above to find out details and information regarding the Coronavirus from local health officials and organizations.The post Getting Answers to local questions about COVID-19: County hot-spots, rec
  
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• New England Patriots deliver 300K masks to healthcare workers in NY fighting COVID-19 pandemic

  04-04-2020 05:12
  
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  TUCSON - It isn't every day that
  the New England Patriots logo is a welcomed site in New York.But
  on Friday, it was different.Helping
  to fight the spread of the coronavirus, the Patriots Organization assisted
  health care workers in New York by delivering 300,000 N-95 masks by way of the
  patriots' team hauler Friday morning while escorted by a heavy police presence.The
  critical protective equipment is part of the more than 1.7 million N-95 masks
  that Patriots
  
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• Tucson coach’s family with coronavirus isolation anxiety

  04-04-2020 05:01
  
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  TUCSON - Because of COVID-19, tens of millions of people worldwide (including here in the Old Pueblo) are dealing with isolation anxiety, and in some cases -depression.News 4 Tucson caught up with a local basketball coach (Ismael Galindo) and his six children who are dealing with the isolation anxiety inside the house in their own special way.Pueblo High School Coach Ismael "Izzy" Galindo's kids deal with isolation anxiety during coronavirus quarantines at t
  
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• The Latest: South Korea extends guidelines to slow spread

  04-04-2020 04:54
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home.—Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in jail for failing to report overseas travel—South Korea extends guidelines to slow spread of new infections___SEOUL, South Korea —
  
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• Local neighborhood spreads positivity using chalk, opportunity for fun during social distancing

  04-04-2020 04:35
  
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  TUCSON -A local Tucson neighborhood and its residents are making the most of their time during quarantine and while schools are closed.
  Watch the video above made by News 4 Tucson photojournalist Edgar Ybarra to find out what local youngsters are doing to help spread positivity during these tough times.The post Local neighborhood spreads positivity using chalk, opportunity for fun during social distancing appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Statement: Search for daughter, grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend now a “recovery” mission.

  04-04-2020 04:13
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Statement: Search for daughter, grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend now a “recovery” mission.
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• China holds 3-minute nationwide solemn reflection for victims of coronavirus outbreak as case numbers fall

  04-04-2020 04:02
  
  WUHAN, China (AP) — China holds 3-minute nationwide solemn reflection for victims of coronavirus outbreak as case numbers fall.
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• DIGGING DEEPER: Tucsonans react to national study about COVID-19 effect on Hispanic population

  04-04-2020 03:57
  
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  TUCSOn - A study just released by the Pew Research Center said overall, Hispanics are more likely over to see the Coronavirus as a major threat to their health and finances.The spread of COVID-19 has the potential to hit as many of the nation's nearly 60-million Latinos.For members of the Hispanic community who live in the historic Barrio Anita, the Coronoavirus is having a major impact on their lives.The matriarch of the Soto family is 79-year-old Grace.&nb
  
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• The Latest: Chinese man jailed after not reporting travel

  04-04-2020 03:33
  
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.TOP OF THE HOUR:—CDC recommending Americans cover their faces when leaving home.—Trudeau warns U.S. not to block 3M from sending respirators to Canada.—Chinese man sentenced to 18 months in jail for failing to report overseas travel___BEIJING — A C
  
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• TPD locates vulnerable adult who went missing from downtown neighborhood

  04-04-2020 03:08
  
  TUCSON - The Tucson Police Department has located 80-year-old Barrington Russell after he went missing from a downtown-area neighborhood Friday morning.
  TPD said it was thanks to the Tucson community's help and quickly spreading the word and Mr. Russell was found safe near his home on foot and has been reunited with his family!TPD initially reported that Russell went missing at approximately 10 a.m. near W. Congress/S. Linda Ave on Friday.UPDATE: MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT ***LOCATED***THANK YOU T
  
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• TPD asking public to help locate missing vulnerable adult last seen near downtown neighborhood

  04-04-2020 03:08
  
  TUCSON - The Tucson Police Department is asking the community to help locate 80-year-old Barrington Russell who was last seen in a downtown-area neighborhood Friday morning.
  TPD reported that Russell was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. near W. Congress/S. Linda Ave on Friday.
  Russell was wearing a green/orange striped shirt and black slacks.
  If you see him, please call 911.Details on this story are limited at this time.
  Stay with News 4 Tucson for the latest details.MISSING VULNERABLE ADULTOf
  
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• Federal appeals court refuses to block extension of absentee voting in Wisconsin election

  04-04-2020 02:16
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal appeals court refuses to block extension of absentee voting in Wisconsin election.
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• Trump admin tries to narrow stockpile’s role for states

  04-04-2020 02:04
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has abruptly changed its description of the Strategic National Stockpile and put forward a narrower vision of the role the federal government’s repository of life-saving medicines and equipment should play in supplying states’ needs.The change conforms with President Donald Trump’s insistence that it is only a short-term backup for states, not a commitment to ensure supplies get quickly to those who need them most during an emer
  
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• Your Southern AZ COVID-19 PM Update for Friday, April 4: Nearly 1,800 Confirmed Cases in AZ; Ducey Orders Barbershops, Playgrounds, Pools & More Closed by Tomorrow; County Closes Most Public Shooting Ranges; & More

  04-04-2020 02:00
  
  Here's a roundup of stories we've been following today:
  • Pima County has 280 of the state's confirmed 1,769 COVID-19 cases as of this morning's report from the Arizona Department of Health Services. A total of 41 people had died statewide, including 11 in Pima County.…
  
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• New fed guidelines recommend wearing face coverings in public

  04-04-2020 01:42
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced new federal guidelines recommending that Americans wear face coverings when in public.The president immediately said he had no intention of following the advice himself. He says, “I’m choosing not to do it.”The guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control encourage people, especially in areas hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus, to use rudimentary coverings like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks to c
  
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