[The Associated Press] BRUSSELS (AP) — New coronavirus clusters have surfaced around the world as nations struggle to balance reopening economies and preventing a second wave of infections, while a top global health official warned Wednesday that COVID-19 could be around for a long time. Authorities in the Chinese city […]
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[The Hollywood Reporter, Getty Images] The MGM Grand in Las Vegas No buffet-style meals, more handwashing, protective masks: The days of gambling like James Bond are numbered in pandemic-era Sin City. MGM Resorts International on Tuesday unveiled a “seven-point safety plan” to reopen its Las Vegas casinos and hotels. Expect […]
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[Fox News] COVID-19 strands thousands of cruise ship workers at sea At least 120 ships are stranded in U.S. waters with crew members prevented from disembarking; insight from cruise ship performer Ryan Driscoll. A group of crew members aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas ship reportedly staged a hunger strike until […]
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[The Motley Fool] It’s not going to be business as usual for Caesar’s, Wynn, or MGM, but at least there are signs of light at the end of the tunnel. Las Vegas has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The city relies on tourism, conventions, and other big gatherings to […]
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[CNN] The US coronavirus death toll passed 80,000, far and away the most reported deaths of any country in the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.America marked that grim death toll Monday as almost every state, except for Connecticut and Massachusetts, have made plans to partially reopen some businesses.In […]
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[The New York Times, Chris Carlson/Associated Press] At least 28,100 residents and workers have died from the coronavirus at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to a New York Times database. The virus so far has infected more than 153,000 at […]
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[CNN] Fauci starting ‘modified quarantine’ after exposure (CNN)Coronavirus infection and hospitalization rates in New York are down to where they were nearly two months ago, and parts of the state will be able to reopen on Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.In the past day, 488 coronavirus patients were admitted […]
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[Reuters] Hyatt Hotels Corp said late Monday it would lay off 1,300 people globally as it tries to cope with the coronavirus crisis, which has virtually halted global travel by keeping people indoors. Hyatt said it had also cut pay for senior management, board members and all employees in corporate […]
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[Forbes, AP Photo] Once airports and borders open again and people are able to fly freely — a process already in play as airports of all sizes around the world ready strategies to ensure healthy air travel — how much are you ready to change your flying habits? As much as […]
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[Bleacher Report] While general manager Sean Marks wouldn’t totally rule it out, Kevin Durant is reportedly not playing for the Brooklyn Nets if the 2019-20 NBA season resumes. “Kevin Durant’s not coming back to the Nets this year if they play,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on his podcast. “That’s not happening. They’re not playing him.” Durant has long […]
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