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Navy says 6 carrier sailors hospitalized; UK extends lockdown 3 weeks

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.

4-week US jobless totals reach 22M

More than 5 million Americans filed for their first unemployment benefits last week, bringing the four-week total job losses to 22 million.

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Notre Dame restoration halted by outbreak year after fire

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his desire to see the cathedral reopen its giant doors in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

 
Trump looks to ease distancing in places; CEOs urge caution

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go back to work.

With 4.4K dead, feds under pressure to track nursing home outbreaks

Public health experts say the lack of transparency has been a major blindspot, and that publicizing outbreaks could not only alert nearby communities and relatives but also help officials see where to focus testing and other safety measures.

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