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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Mark Andrews, right, of the Baltimore Ravens hurdles Devin Bush, left, of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field on Oct. 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh. This season, the Thanksgiving matchup between the two teams has been canceled due to
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    NFL Postpones Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Game Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

    Nov 25, 2020
    At least seven Ravens players have tested positive for the coronavirus this week, leading the NFL to postpone Thursday's game to Sunday.
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    Shots - Health News
    Numerous people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a Sept. 26 event in the Rose Garden at the White House to announce President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
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    The Many, Maddening Hurdles To Contact Tracing The White House Outbreak

    Oct 09, 2020
    The coronavirus outbreak originating at the White House may have spread cases to dozens of other communities. But tracing related cases and stopping further spread is extremely challenging.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Capt. Brett Crozier, then-commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, talks to reporters in January. The Navy has decided not to restore him to command.
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    In A Reversal By Navy, Sacked Captain Of USS Roosevelt Will Not Be Reinstated

    Jun 19, 2020
    Brett Crozier was initially recommended to retain command of an aircraft carrier after being removed for protesting the Navy's response to the virus on the ship. The Navy now says he won't go back.
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    StoryCorps
    Craig Boddie (left) and Evette Jourdain, both mail carriers in Palm Beach, Fla., spoke for a remote StoryCorps conversation last month about the job risks created by the coronavirus outbreak.
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    'We're Like A Lifeline': Postal Workers Fight Fear To Work During Pandemic

    May 15, 2020
    Mail carriers Craig Boddie and Evette Jourdain spoke for a remote StoryCorps conversation about how the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has added new stress to their essential jobs.
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    Coronavirus Live Updates
    <a href="https://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lcc19/PublishingImages/co_Crozier.jpg"></a>U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt on Thursday after he complained in a letter about the Navy's r
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    USS Roosevelt Commander Removed After Criticizing Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak

    Apr 02, 2020
    Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier after a highly critical letter he wrote to his superiors went public.
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    Coronavirus Live Updates
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at a drive-through coronavirus testing site in front of Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.
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    FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response

    Mar 31, 2020
    President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
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    Coronavirus Live Updates

    Amazon Official Says Company Is Taking 'Every Precaution' After Workers Test Positive

    Mar 27, 2020
    Jay Carney, Amazon's senior VP of global corporate affairs, describes the company's growing role during the coronavirus outbreak and how it is trying to keep its workers safe.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    An improvised hospital room at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, which is being turned into a hospital to help fight coronavirus cases in New York City.
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    Immigration System Slowdown Keeps Some Doctors From Coronavirus Front Lines

    Mar 27, 2020
    Coronavirus is disrupting the immigration system at nearly every level, as visa processing and other services slow at federal agencies. This affects immigrant doctors who have temporary work visas.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    A woman holds lights on her balcony during a flash mob launched throughout Italy on March 15 to bring people together. The Italian government imposed unprecedented restrictions to halt the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, among other measures peo
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    How To Be Alone, But Not Lonely, Despite The Coronavirus

    Mar 17, 2020
    As "social distancing" becomes common practice because of the new coronavirus, people are finding ways to stay connected and fight isolation.
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    The Coronavirus Crisis
    Christ Episcopal Church Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The church's rector, Reverend Timothy Cole, tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
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    Churches Grapple With Whether To Suspend Worship Services

    Mar 13, 2020
    The decision of whether to cancel worship services depends on health considerations, government orders, and maybe even political leanings. Smaller churches face bigger problems.
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    Nevada Health Officials On Alert After Coronavirus Found In State

    Mar 09, 2020

    The coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people around the world landed in Nevada last week.

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    Las Vegas Braces For Coronavirus

    Mar 02, 2020

    COVID-19, the coronavirus that has sickened tens of thousands in China and killed more than 2,800 people worldwide, has

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    Shots - Health News

    Lessons From U.S. Hospitals Caring For COVID-19 Patients

    Mar 02, 2020
    To keep the new coronavirus from spreading in the U.S., hospitals say they need new and sustained funding for good epidemiology as well as more masks, gowns and gloves.
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    Shots - Health News
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, announced on Wednesday a new case of the COVID-19 disease in California, a diagnosis that was delayed because testing wasn't done immediately.
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    CDC Has Fixed Issue Delaying Coronavirus Testing In U.S., Health Officials Say

    Feb 27, 2020
    A problem with one ingredient in test kits that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention distributed to labs around the U.S. had created a frustrating bottleneck.
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    Shots - Health News
    President Trump speaks as Vice President Pence listens during a Wednesday news conference about the U.S. response to the new coronavirus.
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    Trump Appoints Pence To Lead Government's Coronavirus Response

    Feb 26, 2020
    "Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said in an evening news conference, as officials said a case in the U.S. may have been transmitted within the community.
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    Goats and Soda
    A medical worker takes a look outside a preliminary testing facility at the National Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, where people suspected of having contracted the novel strain of coronavirus are being tested.
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    Coronavirus Cases Triple In South Korea; WHO Keeps Eye On Africa, Iran

    Feb 22, 2020
    The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.
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    Food
    Stir-fried mantou buns with cumin and chili. Food bloggers Stephanie Li and Christopher Thomas have eaten the small steamed bread often while on lockdown during the coronavirus outbreak. They had been working on a recipe for the buns before the virus hit
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    In China, Quarantine Tests Cooks To Get Clever

    Feb 17, 2020
    For food bloggers Christopher Thomas and Stephanie Li, staying indoors during the coronavirus epidemic means getting creative with what's on hand. They tag dishes on Instagram #cookupinlockdown.
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    Cui Tiankai, China's ambassador to the U.S., in conversation with NPR's <em>Morning Edition </em>at the Chinese Embassy.
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    Transcript: NPR's Interview With Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai About The Coronavirus

    Feb 14, 2020
    NPR's Steve Inskeep talked to Cui Tiankai, China's ambassador to the U.S., about his country's handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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    Business
    Organziers of the Mobile World Congress had resisted calls to cancel the event, but reversed course after major companies pulled out over coronavirus fears.
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    Major Smartphone Trade Show Canceled In Barcelona Amid Coronavirus Concerns

    Feb 12, 2020
    Organizers have called off the annual Mobile World Congress in Spain after a slew of high-profile tech companies pulled out, citing concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
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    Clark County Residents Self-Quarantine After Returning From Mainland China

    Feb 11, 2020

    Some Clark County residents who recently returned from mainland China are being monitored for the new coronavirus.

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    Newscast headlines

    Church To Remove Missionaries From China Amid Virus Outbreak

    Feb 05, 2020
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced it will transfer or release all of its missionaries out of two Chinese cities amid concerns over a new virus that originated in the country.
     
    The Deseret News reported Tuesday that there are 125 missionaries comb
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