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U.S. coronavirus deaths projected at over 74,000 by August 28 Apr 2020 - 10:44 am
Kathy Boylan protests business closings, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott
New York cautious as more US states ease virus lockdowns 28 Apr 2020 - 10:24 am
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Despite caution tape blocking off a seating section due to the coronavirus, people still sit down to enjoy a spring afternoon at Brooklyn's Coney Island on April 25, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt/AFP
Argentina imposes toughest travel ban in the Americas, sparking outcry 28 Apr 2020 - 10:05 am
A general view of Fuerte Apache during the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina April 23, 2020. Picture taken Argentina April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Leading Democrat Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for US president 27 Apr 2020 - 05:12 pm
Wearing a scarf over her mouth and nose, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is surrounded by security and staff as she arrives for her weekly news conference during the novel coronavirus pandemic at the U.S. Capitol April 24, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Pentagon downplays Iran military satellite as 'tumbling webcam' 27 Apr 2020 - 04:31 pm
This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website via SEPAH News shows an Iranian military satellite -- dubbed the Nour -- which the Revolutionary Guards said on April 22, 2020 was launched from the Qassed two-stage l
Venezuela risks fueling pandemic by allowing Amazon mining, activists say 27 Apr 2020 - 02:39 pm
Children play at a park during an 8 hour permission for children under 14 years old to go outside, as the nation wide quarantine continues due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Caracas, Venezuela April 26, 2020. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero
Joe Biden calls for more virus testing, public health jobs corps 27 Apr 2020 - 12:26 pm
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U.S. coronavirus deaths top 42,000 as protesters demand restrictions end -Reuters tally 27 Apr 2020 - 12:13 pm
A man walks by a sign in front of the closed Chicago Board of Trade as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Hospital ship offloads few remaining patients before NY exit 26 Apr 2020 - 10:32 am
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Coronavirus came to New York from Europe, not China -governor 24 Apr 2020 - 08:54 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 27, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to the press at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. / AFP / Bryan R. Smith
Brazil passes 3,000 coronavirus deaths 24 Apr 2020 - 03:38 pm
A health worker, controls the temperature of a woman in a sanitary barrier during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Sao Sebastiao, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, April 18, 2020. REUTERS/Roosevelt Cassio
Trump's coronavirus disinfectant comments "dangerous", doctors say 24 Apr 2020 - 03:15 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he leads the daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. April 23, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
New York survey suggests nearly 14% in state may have coronavirus antibodies 24 Apr 2020 - 02:31 pm
People walk round Times Square as some screens are illuminated in blue as part of the
Canada provinces seek military help to combat pandemic 23 Apr 2020 - 01:47 pm
Mounted police officers ride down University Ave. through hospital row as Toronto first responders parade in front of the hospitals in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in a salute to healthcare workers on April 19, 2020, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. T/ A
U.S. deaths top 47,000 after near-record increase on previous day - Reuters tally 23 Apr 2020 - 11:39 am
(FILES) This file photo taken on April 4, 2020 shows a view of an empty Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW in Atlanta, Georgia, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.  / AFP / NORTH AMERICA / Kevin C. Cox
Two New York cats become first US pets to test positive for COVID-19 23 Apr 2020 - 10:49 am
A cat, that is not eating or drinking, is looked over at the clinic at the San Diego Humane Society on April 21, 2020. AFP / ARIANA DREHSLER
Trump to sign virus immigration order Wednesday 22 Apr 2020 - 03:25 pm
US President Donald Trump looks on during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC on April 21, 2020. / AFP / MANDEL NGAN
Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief 22 Apr 2020 - 02:49 pm
:Some of the nearly 1,800 digital billboards and screens across all five boroughs are displaying messages of public safety, gratitude, pride, and solidarity with essential workers as seen in Times Square April 19, 2020 in New York. / AFP / TIMOTHY A. CLAR