60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds

The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January.

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Coronavirus: How to spread joy in a world of self-isolation

Whether it's music, art or 'modifed block parties', coronavirus is changing the way we interact.

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Progress in U.S. coronavirus economic stimulus talks amid major disagreements: Schumer

Negotiations on a possible $1 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus bill were moving ahead, but agreement by a deadline at midnight on Friday deal was becoming elusive with several major issues dividing congressional Republicans and Democrats, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said.

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On the beach and in the drive-throughs, California residents adjust to life under quarantine

At a coffee shop in the Los Angeles suburb of Long Beach, a few locals gathered in the tiny, half-lit dining room, cleared of tables and chairs, and talked about how they might make ends meet under sweeping new 'stay at home' orders by the governor.

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U.S. to swiftly remove migrants caught crossing borders illegally to limit spread of coronavirus

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will swiftly return migrants who attempt to cross into the country illegally from Mexico and Canada while closing the borders to "non-essential" travel to limit the spread of the new coronavirus.

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U.S. military flying home Americans from Honduras stranded by coronavirus

A U.S. Air Force transport plane is flying home 89 Americans stranded in Honduras due to travel disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. military said.

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'I'm going to keep working': Grocery clerks unlikely heroes in U.S. coronavirus fight

For Philip, a grocery store clerk, it's not a matter of if he gets coronavirus, but when.

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Stay-at-home orders in major states mark next phase of U.S. coronavirus crisis

New York and Illinois on Friday followed California in telling tens of millions of people to stay at home in the most sweeping measures the United States has taken so far to try to contain the coronavirus crisis.

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U.S. may convert thousands of New York hotel, college rooms into care units

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking at converting more than 10,000 New York rooms, potentially in hotels and college dorms, into medical care units to help address the fast-spreading coronavirus, the commanding general of the Army Corps said on Friday.

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Factbox: Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31% of U.S. economy

The five U.S. states where governors have closed or have said they will soon be closing non-essential businesses account for about 31% of the world's biggest economy.

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U.S. senators defend selling shares before coronavirus crash

Two Republican senators defended themselves on Friday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for selling substantial amounts of stocks before the coronavirus-induced market meltdown and after closed-door briefings on the outbreak.

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Panama reports 200 coronavirus cases, up sharply from previous day

Panama has confirmed 200 coronavirus cases, up from 137 a day earlier, the country's health minister told reporters on Friday.

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Trump brings back Kevin Hassett as temporary economic adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump is bringing back former economic adviser Kevin Hassett temporarily to help out during the coronavirus crisis, a White House official said on Friday.

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Confessions, books and peep shows: Drive-throughs help Americans amid coronavirus outbreak

Father Scott Holmer sat on a chair in his church's parking lot in Bowie, Maryland on Friday, administering confession to worshippers car by car, at times leaning forward as he struggled to hear them from the six-feet distance imposed by social distancing rules.

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CDC reports 15,268 coronavirus cases, 201 deaths

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported 15,268 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 4,777 cases from its previous count, and said the death toll had risen by 51 to 201.

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