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South Australia Is Waiting On One Man To Decide If Women Have To Travel For Medical Abortions In A Pandemic

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The state's police commissioner has had weeks to make a small tweak so women don't need to travel to a hospital during a pandemic to take RU486. He hasn't. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2xtdaAw

Moderna, Switzerland's Lonza strike deal on potential COVID-19 vaccine

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Moderna Inc and Swiss contract drugmaker Lonza Group AG said on Friday they would accelerate the manufacturing of the U.S. drug developer's potential coronavirus vaccine. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2WcXdqw

Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no deaths

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Thailand reported six new coronavirus cases and no new death on Friday, taking its tally to 2,960 infections while fatalities remained at 54 since the outbreak began in January. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3bT3Chd

Australia to consider next Friday easing of coronavirus containment measures

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Australia will consider next Friday whether to relax coronavirus-related mobility restrictions, as the growth rate of new infections slows, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday following a national cabinet meeting. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3fhXWPU

Fax-loving Japan to introduce online system for reporting coronavirus

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Japan's health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email - drawing praise from some but scorn from others wondering what took it so long. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2yjmWFw

Labs Across U.S. Join Federal Initiative to Study Coronavirus Genome

The project, announced by the C.D.C., will help trace patterns of transmission, investigate outbreaks and map how the virus is evolving, which can impact a cure. from NYT > Health https://ift.tt/3d7JLen

Experts call for Japan to keep current framework of virus containment

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Japan's coronavirus experts said it was desirable for the nation to keep its current framework of coronavirus containment policies until the number of new infections fell to a certain level, according to Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/3d5rnmo

Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus 'health disaster': U.S. watchdog

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Afghanistan, beset by a poor healthcare system, malnutrition, war and other vulnerabilities, likely is facing a "health disaster" from the coronavirus, a watchdog report to the U.S. Congress warns. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/35n1LPi

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the new coronavirus

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More than 3.21 million people have reportedly been infected by the novel coronavirus globally, and 227,864 have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 1400 GMT on Thursday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2y7koup

FOX NEWS: Nikki Haley: We should treat China like the Soviet Union

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Nikki Haley: We should treat China like the Soviet Union Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Laura Ingraham on 'The Ingraham Angle.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sn6ZoT

China reports 12 new coronavirus cases versus four a day earlier

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China reported 12 new coronavirus cases for April 30, up from four a day earlier, data from the country's health authority showed on Friday. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2Ym3a7a

Michigan governor extends state of emergency amid protests

Republicans have pushed back against some aspects of the Democratic governor's stay-at-home order and urged Gretchen Whitmer to restart parts of the state's economy soon. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2Sobm2S

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extends stay-at-home order

At the same time, Whitmer is lifting restrictions so that some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/2VZlKPF

FOX NEWS: Adam Carolla on coronavirus lockdowns: It's time to open things back up

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Adam Carolla on coronavirus lockdowns: It's time to open things back up Podcast host Adam Carolla, author of 'I'm Your Emotional Support Animal,' joins Tucker Carlson on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3f20uS5

FOX NEWS: New studies suggest young children are less likely to get, spread coronavirus

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New studies suggest young children are less likely to get, spread coronavirus Insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3aP3q17

FOX NEWS: Maine business owner to reopen restaurant in defiance of governor's orders

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Maine business owner to reopen restaurant in defiance of governor's orders We should never have been shut down in the first place, says restauranteur Rick Savage. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KKRnY2

Mexico reports 1,425 new coronavirus cases, 127 deaths

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Mexican health officials on Thursday reported 1,425 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 127 new deaths in the country, bringing the total to 19,224 cases and 1,859 deaths. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/2KOXfiR

FOX NEWS: New Yorkers consider leaving Manhattan amid coronavirus pandemic

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New Yorkers consider leaving Manhattan amid coronavirus pandemic Some say city life is not worth the risk; Bryan Llenas reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VQ8Btl

FOX NEWS: Video diaries of health care workers track progress of fight against COVID-19 crisis

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Video diaries of health care workers track progress of fight against COVID-19 crisis Diaries from health care workers within the Northwell Health System in New York reveal glimmers or hope; Laura Ingle reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3bTwwh7

States begin easing restrictions as nationwide debate rages

Despite some restaurants reopening to customers, some states like New Jersey and California are seeing an increase of COVID-19 infections and deaths. from Health - CBSNews.com https://ift.tt/3cVJFX4

FOX NEWS: Can America safely reopen the economy while protecting the most vulnerable?

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Can America safely reopen the economy while protecting the most vulnerable? Harvard Kennedy School professor Graham Allison shares his thoughts with Martha MacCallum. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2xrfO9S

FOX NEWS: Sec. Wilkie: We have to specialize in the treatment and protection of older Americans

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Sec. Wilkie: We have to specialize in the treatment and protection of older Americans Veterans Affair Secretary Robert Wilkie on efforts to protect senior citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SoQ9G3

FOX NEWS: Michigan girl, 5, honored with parade after beating cancer

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Michigan girl, 5, honored with parade after beating cancer Neighbors, friends and relatives of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who just completed her final five-day inpatient chemotherapy session welcomed her home Tuesday with a parade past her driveway, according to a local report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VPlvrr

FOX NEWS: State representative fights back against Illinois governor's shutdown extension

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State representative fights back against Illinois governor's shutdown extension Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home extension blocked by judge; insight from Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2KLDuc2

FOX NEWS: Excitement grows for Ebola drug's use in COVID-19 fight

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Excitement grows for Ebola drug's use in COVID-19 fight FDA may authorize remdesivir for emergency use; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2y9Wiik

South Korea reports no new domestic coronavirus cases, first time since Feb peak

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South Korea reported on Thursday no new domestic coronavirus cases for the first time since its Feb. 29 peak, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. from Reuters: Health News https://ift.tt/35iHQkm