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NYC expands COVID-19 testing capacity as reopening date still unknown
Any person with COVID-19 symptoms in New York City (NYC) is now eligible for a test, as the city is trying to reach its daily goal of testing 20,000 people,…
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Egypt receives 3rd batch of anti-coronavirus medical aid from China
The Egyptian authorities received on Saturday the third batch of medical aid from the Chinese government to help the North African country with its fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. Delivered…
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Africa CDC commends China for donation of anti-virus medical supplies
The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Saturday commended its Chinese counterpart, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), for its latest donation…
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US jobless claims climb by nearly 3 mln last week amid COVID-19 pandemic
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States totaled nearly 3 million last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the nation, the Labor Department reported Thursday.…
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UN chief says mankind “so unprepared” for COVID-19, world lacks solidarity
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday said mankind is "so unprepared" for COVID-19, while pointing out that there is not enough humility, unity or solidarity in the world. Guterres…
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GOP senator rejects Trump’s demand for Obama to testify on Russia probe
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, on Thursday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that his predecessor, Barack Obama, should be called to testify before Congress on the origins…
Oversight of veterans homes to be probed after virus deaths
A congressional watchdog agency has agreed to investigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' oversight of homes for aging veterans following a surge of coronavirus deaths at the state-run facilities.…
Face masks declared mandatory in Los Angeles
The mayor of Los Angeles ordered face coverings must be worn at all times outside the home, as the city seeks to contain the coronavirus while it gradually opens back…
Is Trump ‘absurd’ to threaten cutting off ties with China?
By GT staff reporters "Is Trump totally insane?" Experts and the international community couldn't help but ask this question after US President Donald Trump threatened to "cut off the whole…
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World leaders ‘unlikely’ to meet at UN in September: chief
The coronavirus pandemic makes it "unlikely" that world leaders and thousands of other participants will be able to gather in New York in September for the annual UN General Assembly,…