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China Doctor Who Warned of Coronavirus Mourned

February 7, 2020 Focus Washington

A Chinese doctor who issued an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak before it was officially recognized died of the virus on Friday, triggering a wave of public mourning and rare expressions of anger toward […]

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WHO Investigates Singapore Conference Linked to Foreign Virus Spread

February 6, 2020 Focus Washington

At least three employees of a multinational company that held a meeting of more than 100 international staff in Singapore have contracted the new coronavirus, sparking a World Health Organization investigation of the case, Reuters […]

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Hong Kong Records First Virus Death

February 4, 2020 Focus Washington

Hong Kong reported its first death from the newly identified coronavirus on Tuesday, the second outside mainland China from an outbreak that has killed more than 420 people, spread around the world and raised fears […]

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China Counts Economic Cost of Virus

February 3, 2020 Focus Washington

The economic and diplomatic costs of China’s coronavirus epidemic mounted on Monday with investors knocking $400 billion off the value of stocks and the government accusing the United States of over-reacting to the outbreak and […]

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U.S. Health Officials Confirm 11 Coronavirus Cases

February 3, 2020 Focus Washington

Health officials in the State of California have confirmed three more cases of coronavirus, which brings the state to a total of six, and a total of 11 across the U.S. Late Sunday, a San […]

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First Coronavirus Death Outside China

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

China ramped up measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic and shore up an economy hit by travel curbs and business shut-downs on Sunday as the first death from the illness was reported outside the country, […]

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U.S. Confirms Eighth Case of Coronavirus

February 2, 2020 Focus Washington

U.S. health officials on Saturday confirmed an eighth case of the fast-spreading new coronavirus in the United States and the Pentagon said it would provide housing for people arriving from overseas who might need to […]

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China Faces More Border Curbs as Virus Death Toll Rises

February 1, 2020 Focus Washington

The number of deaths from a coronavirus epidemic in China has risen by 46 to 259, the country’s health authority said on Saturday, as the United States and other nations announced new border curbs on […]

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Confusion Spreads Over Coronavirus Protection

January 31, 2020 Focus Washington

“Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen […]

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U.S. Warns Citizens Against Travel to China

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The United States warned Americans not to travel to China as the death toll from a new virus reached 213 on Friday and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency, Reuters reported. […]

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China Virus Toll Rises to 170

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

Countries began isolating hundreds of citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday to stop the spread of an epidemic that has killed 170 people as worry about the impact on the world’s […]

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U.S. to Arrange More Evacuation Flights From Wuhan Next Week

January 30, 2020 Focus Washington

The U.S. government will lay on extra evacuation flights from Wuhan with capacity for private U.S. citizens on or about February 3, the State Department said in a statement on Thursday, Reuters reported. Individuals on […]

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China Virus Toll Crosses 130

January 29, 2020 Focus Washington

The United States and Japan flew citizens out of the Chinese city at the epicenter of a new virus outbreak on Wednesday, as the death toll rose sharply to 132 and the first case appeared […]

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China Says WHO Chief Against Virus-Related Evacuations

January 28, 2020 Focus Washington

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was confident in China’s ability to contain a new coronavirus that has killed 106 people and that he did not think foreigners should be […]

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Coronavirus Outbreak: New York on High Alert with over 1,200 Infected Worldwide

January 26, 2020 Focus Washington

The deadly new coronavirus is continuing to spread across the globe, wreaking havoc in China, sickening a second person in the United States and leaving health officials on high alert in New York state, New […]

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China Shuts Part of Great Wall as Virus Toll Rises to 26

January 24, 2020 Focus Washington

China ramped up measures to contain a virus that has killed 26 people and infected more than 800, suspending public transport in 10 cities, shutting temples over the Lunar New Year and even closing the […]

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China Locks Down Two Cities at Epicentre of Virus Outbreak

January 23, 2020 Focus Washington

China put on lockdown on Thursday two cities at the epicentre of a new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 people and infected nearly 600, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a […]

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Anxiety Rises in China and Overseas Over Coronavirus

January 21, 2020 Focus Washington

Face masks sold out and temperature checks at airports and train stations became the new norm as China strove Tuesday to control the outbreak of a new coronavirus that has reached four other countries and […]

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U.S. to Screen Airline Passengers From China for New Illness

January 18, 2020 Focus Washington

Three U.S. airports will screen passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens, killed two and prompted worries about an international outbreak, health officials said Friday, The Associated Press reported. […]

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Warren Says She Won’t ‘Drive Anyone Out’ of the Democratic Party

November 21, 2019 Focus Washington

Elizabeth Warren avoided saying if there will be any room within the Democratic Party for those who are opposing abortion rights. “I’m not here to drive anyone out of this party, I’m not here to […]

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Democratic Presidential Candidates Positions on ‘Medicare for All’ ahead of Next Debate

November 20, 2019 Focus Washington

Perhaps no issue has divided the field of Democratic 2020 presidential hopefuls more than the debate over “Medicare for All”, Reuters reports. Progressive candidates favor the sweeping proposal, which would replace private health insurance with […]

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Pelosi Drug Price Bill Sparks Disagreement among House Dems

October 30, 2019 Focus Washington

Democrats have clashed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposed a new signature plan for lowering drug prices. Several centrists, including Representative Stephanie Murphy who serves as co-chairwoman of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition, are warning the […]

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Federal Judge Endorses Two Virginia Abortion Laws, Nullifies Two Others

October 1, 2019 Focus Washington

Two Virginia abortion laws that restrict access to the procedure were upheld by a federal judge, and two others were struck down on Monday. U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson endorsed an authorization that requires women to […]

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Lung Diseases Tied to Vaping on the Rise, Says CDC

September 27, 2019 Focus Washington

The number of vaping-related lung disease cases has increased again, reaching 805 across 46 U.S. states and one territory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Thursday. The report comes amid efforts by […]

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As Number of Vaping-Related Deaths Increases, Feds Warn Against Vaping

September 7, 2019 Focus Washington

Federal officials told the public on Friday to avoid using electronic cigarettes, especially those containing the marijuana component THC until further research is being conducted into the epidemic that has taken five lives so far […]

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Canceling $81bn U.S. Medical Debt

September 2, 2019 Focus Washington

Presidential contender Bernie Sanders proposed a plan on Saturday to cancel $81 billion in existing past-due medical debt for Americans, but offered no details on how it would be financed, Reuters informs. Sanders, Vermont’s independent […]

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Billionaire Philantropist David Koch Dies at 79

August 23, 2019 Focus Washington

Conservative activist, billionaire and phillantropist David Koch has died at age 79, NBC News reported. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my brother David,” Charles Koch said in a […]

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CVS Slammed on Twitter for Cutting Birth Control Delivery Service

August 16, 2019 Focus Washington

CVS Caremark is facing backlash, after birth control delivery startup Pill Club publicized a feud with the company with hashtag #CVSDeniesCare. The startup claimed that CVS Caremark is going to cut payment rates for the […]

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Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Abortion Ban

August 7, 2019 Focus Washington

A federal judge temporarily blocked Arkansas’ 18-week abortion ban on Tuesday, saying in the ruling that if the ban went into effect it would cause “irreparable” damage to women seeking to have an abortion. Eastern […]

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Trump Administration to Ease Access to Cheaper Drugs from Canada

August 1, 2019 Focus Washington

The Trump administration has outlined a plan to enable Americans to access lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada more easily, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced on Wednesday morning. Azar, a former drug industry […]

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