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August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: India's virus death toll rises, Seoul cases jump

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus death toll overtook Britain's to become the fourth-highest in the world with another single-day record increase in cases Friday.

August 16, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Asia Today: S. Korea reports 279 cases, highest in 5 months

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 279 new coronavirus cases in the highest daily jump since early March, as fears grow about a massive outbreak in the greater capital region.

January 8, 2021 9:06 a.m.

Panel recommends raising NC revenues for transportation 40%

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A blue-ribbon panel called Friday on North Carolina to boost transportation spending by 40% through the next decade to improve its “mediocre” infrastructure of highways, railroads and transit as the state grows and current revenue sources dwindle.

January 21, 2020 4:05 p.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump defense misrepresents Mueller findings

WASHINGTON (AP) — In opening arguments of the impeachment trial, President Donald Trump's defense misrepresented the findings of a special counsel's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election by claiming the president was cleared of obstruction of justice.

January 22, 2020 12:05 a.m.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump defense misrepresents Mueller findings

WASHINGTON (AP) — In opening arguments of the impeachment trial, President Donald Trump's defense misrepresented the findings of a special counsel's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election by claiming the president was cleared of obstruction of justice.

September 29, 2020 10:27 a.m.

The Latest: NFL's Tennessee Titans 1st COVID-19 outbreak

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus. The Titans played the Vikings in Minnesota last weekend. The Vikings also are suspending in-person activities. The league says both teams are working with infectious disease experts to trace contacts and perform more tests. A person familiar with the situation says all eight test results are confirmed positives, making this the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL season in Week 4. The Titans are scheduled to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. However, the Titans are unable to practice until Saturday at the earliest. - By TERESA M. WALKER, AP Prof Football Writer.

October 6, 2020 11:03 a.m.

The Latest: UCLA health expert: CDC should trace Trump

LOS ANGELES — Anne Rimoin, an infectious diseases expert at the UCLA, called for full involvement of the CDC in the contact tracing around President Donald Trump.

August 31, 2020 3:06 p.m.

The Latest: Fauci: Labor Day weekend key for US virus fight

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s top infectious disease expert, says Labor Day weekend will be key in determining whether the U.S. gets a “running start” at containing the coronavirus this fall.

October 20, 2020 9:27 a.m.

The Latest: US Poll: Trust issue for Trump on coronavirus

WASHINGTON — A new poll finds Americans’ trust in the people and institutions giving them information about the coronavirus has fallen across the board.

October 30, 2020 11:09 a.m.

The Latest: Virus antibody drug paused for safety issue

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A study testing an experimental antibody drug for the coronavirus has been paused to investigate a possible safety issue.

December 7, 2020 6:03 a.m.

The Latest: Germany puts nursing homes, over 80s 1st in line

BERLIN — A panel of medical experts in Germany is recommending that nursing home residents, people over 80 and key medical personnel in acute and elderly care should receive coronavirus vaccines first when they become available.

November 20, 2020 6:15 a.m.

The Latest: U.S. official expects quick vaccine distribution

WASHINGTON — Gen. Gustave Perna of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed vaccine program says about 40 million doses could be ready for distribution in the U.S. quickly if the Food and Drug Administration authorizes emergency use.

January 4, 2021 3:36 p.m.

The Latest: New Orleans schools go back to distance learning

NEW ORLEANS -- Public schools in New Orleans will go back to “distance learning” this week because of rising COVID-19 cases in the city.

February 25, 2021 5:15 a.m.

The Latest: Popular Serbian singer dies of coronavirus

BELGRADE, Serbia — Djordje Balasevic, a Serbian singer who remained widely popular throughout the former Yugoslavia after the wars of the 1990s, has died after contracting the new coronavirus, state television reported Friday. He was 67.

March 3, 2021 3:03 p.m.

The Latest: COVID-19 outbreak at Vermont state prison grows

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- An outbreak of COVID-19 at the Vermont state prison in Newport has grown to 100 inmates and eight staff members, making it the largest outbreak at a Vermont correctional facility since the start of the pandemic, the commissioner of the Department of Corrections said.

July 25, 2021 9:06 p.m.

The Latest: SKorea to extend distancing rules in Seoul area

SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea says it’ll extend the toughest distancing rules imposed on the greater Seoul area for another two weeks, as it’s battling its worst coronavirus outbreak.

July 22, 2021 7:03 p.m.

The Latest: SKorea to extend distancing rules in Seoul area

SEOUL, South Korea __ South Korea says it’ll extend the toughest distancing rules imposed on the greater Seoul area for another two weeks, as it’s battling its worst coronavirus outbreak.

March 15, 2020 7:05 a.m.

The Latest: Holy Week ceremonies closed to public over virus

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April 9, 2020 8:03 a.m.

The Latest: Merkel urges discipline, 'cautious optimism'

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 illness or death.

March 13, 2020 10:05 a.m.

The Latest: Scientists: Make virus research available to all

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic: