South Africa's lockdown effective, but some problems emerge

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's strict, five-week lockdown, credited with slowing the rate of coronavirus infections and reducing overall crime, has also been marked by some violence.

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Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

MADRID (AP) — As the coronavirus throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the delicate balance between keeping people safe from a highly contagious disease and…

The Latest: Spain allows some people to go back to work

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…

Dying alone: Coronavirus keeps family from loved ones at end

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Don Pijanowski was not surrounded by loved ones when he died.

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US stocks open lower following their biggest week since 1974

Stocks fell broadly in early trading on Wall Street as the market gave back some gains after notching its best week since 1974.

US stocks head for lower open; oil flat after OPEC deal

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures were pointing toward a slightly lower open Monday, coming off their best week since 1974. Shares were mostly lower in Asia while markets in Europe were closed for the Easter holid…

The Latest: Nurse called caring for British leader 'surreal'

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Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

New York’s coronavirus death toll has topped 10,000 even as the absence of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world yielded a ray of optimism in global efforts against the virus. Officials around the w…

The Latest: British PM has now tested negative for COVID-19

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AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, April 13

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Health officials warn NYC could run out of virus test swabs

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is in danger of running out of swabs for COVID-19 tests and is urging medical providers to continue testing only patients who are gravely ill, the city health department said in a memo…

The Latest: Nursing home head arrested over virus outbreak

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…

The Latest: Greece voices concerns about virus and migrants

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…