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Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
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Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the US may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus…
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
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Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.…
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Life & Style

In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries

LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and…
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
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North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to…
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
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German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s partial lockdown measures could be extended until early Spring if infections are not brought under control,…
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely…
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
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Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores

NEW YORK (AP) — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small…
Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions
Middle East

Iran shuts gov’t offices, tightening virus restrictions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday announced that all government offices will effectively close and operate with only essential…
Students in Burkina Faso fear extremists more than COVID-19
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Students in Burkina Faso fear extremists more than COVID-19

DORI, Burkina Faso (AP) — Balkissa Barro’s been waiting for months to go back to school, but now that she…
Symptomless and spreading, South Korea battles surge in silent COVID-19 cases
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Symptomless and spreading, South Korea battles surge in silent COVID-19 cases

SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) – Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients are driving a surge in new cases in South Korea, frustrating efforts to control…
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