Coronavirus Updates: Italy approves $60 billion stimulus package
Italy's government has approved a $60 stimulus package to help businesses and families reeling from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Updates: Japan lifts state of emergency in 39 prefectures
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Thursday that he had decided to lift the state of emergency in 39 of the country's 47...
Coronavirus USA Updates: 75 deaths among NYC’s homeless
The homeless are among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, and in New York City, 75 homeless people have now succumbed to the virus,...
Coronavirus USA Updates: NJ reopening retail for curbside pickup
In New Jersey, nonessential retail stores can open for curbside pickup beginning Monday, though customers cannot go inside, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday.
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Coronavirus USA Updates: DC extends stay-at-home order until June 8
In Washington, D.C., the stay-at-home order, ban on mass gatherings and closure of nonessential businesses will be extended through June 8, Mayor Muriel Bowser...
Coronavirus USA Updates: Closed national parks plan phased reopenings
Several national parks are starting to partially reopen, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton and the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.
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Sumo wrestler Shobushi dies of Coronavirus at age 28
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler from the sport's fourth-tier sandanme division died early Wednesday morning due to multiple organ failure caused by the new coronavirus,...
Coronavirus updates: New Zealand barber snips away at midnight as nation reopens
The raggedy hairstyles and scruffy beards have been there for all to see on video calls, so barber Conrad Fitz-Gerald decided to reopen his...
COVID-19 case Update: Lesotho confirms first coronavirus case
Just days after questions were raised about Lesotho’s COVID-19 testing, the health ministry has confirmed the country's first case of COVID-19 after conducting 597...
Walmart to pay another $390 million in worker bonuses
Walmart announced plans Monday (May 12) to give another cash bonus for all U.S. hourly associates to recognize their contributions to communities during the...