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People wearing face masks rest outside in Hong Kong Monday, March 16, 2020. For most, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. But for a few, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illnesses, including pneumonia. (AP PhotoVincent Yu)
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VIRUS OUTBREAK — As infections soared in Europe and the United States and the world economy spiraled downward, Japan is hinting at the next likely victim of the globe-spanning coronavirus: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japan’s prime minister on Monday acknowledged that a postponement of the crown jewel of the sporting could be unavoidable. Canada and Australia then added to the immense pressure that has been mounting on organizers by saying they wouldn't send athletes to Tokyo this summer. By Foster Klug SENT: 1,130 words, photos. WITH: VIRUS OUTBREAK-LATEST, VIRUS OUTBREAK-WHAT'S HAPPENING, VIRUS-OUTBREAK-NEW-YORK-PHOTO-GALLERY (all sent).
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CONGRESS -- The latest economic rescue package being negotiated in Washington is now nearly $2 trillion, but the Senate has yet to agree on the parameters of the package, on Sunday voting against advancing the measure to a full vote. Talks continued on Capitol Hill with the goal a new vote Monday morning. Senate re-convenes at noon. EDT. By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire and Lisa Mascaro. SENT: 1,300 words, photos.
President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Sunday, March 22, 2020, in Washington. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-FUNERALS — The coronavirus that has upended nearly every element of public life also has dramatically changed the way people grieve for the dead. Ministers have closed their doors to funerals. Fear of quarantine has prevented families from flying in to pay their last respects. SENT: 980 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-PRESIDENTS IN CRISIS -- Most American presidents will confront a crisis — or crises — during their time in office, whether it is a natural disaster, war, economic downturn, public health threat or terrorism. Historians say what matters is how they respond. By Darlene Superville. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.
FINANCIAL MARKETS — U.S. futures have declined and Australia's share benchmark plunged 8.5% as work on more stimulus for the U.S. economy hit snags in the U.S. Senate. Shares also dropped in Hong Kong and South Korea early Monday. However, Japan's Nikkei 225 index held steady, gaining 0.5% after the International Olympic Committee said it plans to discuss potentially changing the timing of the Tokyo Games, due to begin in July. By AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenback. SENT 660 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-YOUNG AND BEWILDERED — America's young people have grown up with school shootings, social media pressures, climate change and terror attacks. But the coronavirus pandemic could test a generation in ways they have never faced. One expert likens the impact to that of the Great Depression. As they're being asked to study at home and distance socially to help their more vulnerable elders, how will they cope? SENT: 990 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-CRUISE SHIPS — A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems docked Sunday in Honolulu's harbor. The Norwegian Jewel, which carried about 2,000 passengers, docked in the evening, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. SENT: 375 words.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-MIDEAST — The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the health care system has been gutted by years of conflict, raised fears the pandemic may soon prey on some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. SENT: 1,030 words, photos.
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VIRUS OUTBREAK-BAILOUT POLITICS -- In the fall of 2008, an unlikely alliance of lawmakers, regulators and Bush administration officials banded together to rescue an economy they feared was hours away from collapse. More than a decade later, those same political forces are shadowing a new debate in Washington over emergency government spending — only with far more taxpayer money at stake and even greater uncertainty over Americans’ futures. By Julie Pace and Steven Sloan. SENT: 1,120 words, photos
FACT CHECK-WEEK -- President Donald Trump is revising history as to how he described the dangers of the coronavirus as it swept across China and showed early signs in the U.S. His claims don't match his rhetoric over the last two months before the World Health Organization declared the virus outbreak a pandemic. By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward and Tom Krishner. SENT: 1,580 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-TOKYO GAMES — The Tokyo Olympics are going to happen — but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. This seems clear after the International Olympic Committee said it was considering a postponement. Major Olympic nations like Canada and Australia are adding pressure by making it clear they will not go if the games are staged this year. SENT: 790 words, photos.
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