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Disney World Is Closing, Cruise Line to Be Suspended Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

(BLOOMBERG) — Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort will be closed by end of the business day on March 15 through the end of the month, Walt Disney Co. said in statement. Disney Cruise Line will

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Iranian Mass Graves Visible from Space

As a result of mass deaths from COVID-19, Iran has dug mass graves to bury its citizens — so large they’re visible from space. WAPO

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Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19

With an estimated 90,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world, the coronavirus outbreak has impacted nearly every industry globally in recent weeks. Now, with the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 1, there’s an increased effort

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Here’s Your Comprehensive Guide to All the Events Canceled Because of the Coronavirus

With an estimated 90,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 around the world, the coronavirus outbreak has impacted nearly every industry globally in recent weeks. Now, with the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 1,

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The reason U.S. COVID-19 numbers aren’t higher? Not enough tests

Public health experts say the only reason why the U.S. cases of COVID-19 have not exploded is that the nation has far too few diagnostic test kits.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham Will Self-Quarantine After Attending Mar-a-Lago Event With Infected Brazilian Aide

The office of Sen. Lindsey Graham says he has decided to self-quarantine himself and work remotely because he was in Florida at an event attended by a top Brazilian government official who tested positive for the new coronavirus. A statement

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Iran asks for billions in loans as virus death toll climbs

Iran asked the International Monetary Fund for a $5 billion loan to fight the coronavirus, the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that it has sought such assistance, in a staggering admission of how fragile its economy has become

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Disneyland Will Close Saturday Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Disneyland in California will close on Saturday because of concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. Disneyland Resort said in a statement Thursday that the resort and Disney California Adventure that are next door to each other in the

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Trump Defends Travel Ban, Says Stock Market Will Bounce Back – NPR

Trump Defends Travel Ban, Says Stock Market Will Bounce Back  NPR Trump address sparks chaos as coronavirus crisis deepens  CNN Trump says he’s suspending travel from Europe to US, though citizens and others are exempt  CNN James Carafano: Trump’s coronavirus travel ban makes

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Why It’s So Hard to Get Coronavirus Testing in the U.S. Right Now

When employees of Massachusetts biotech company Biogen were informed in late February that several among them had been diagnosed with the infection after a company-wide meeting, they immediately went to hospitals for testing, but were turned away. Because of the

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