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Chicago’s small businesses face closure due to spike in COVID-19 cases

03:10 More in our week-long series, a “Return to theFrontlines of theCOVID-19pandemic.”In the last few weeks, the U.S. Midwest has experienced a surge inCOVID-19 cases.Officials in Chi

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Restaurants brace for new COVID-19 restrictions

02:12 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has issued a new stay-at-home advisory following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the city.The measures will take effect Monday and last for 30 days.The

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States and cities in the U.S. reimpose restrictions

As infections of COVID-19 surge past 11 million throughout the U.S., and with cases on the rise in 48 states, governors and mayors across the country are imposing restrictions to

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Austria to enter new lockdown amid spike in COVID-19 cases: report

Austria will implement a new lockdown from next Tuesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the country's national news agency reported citing a draft regulation.The Austri

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Austria to enter new lockdown amid spike in COVID-19 cases: report

Austria will implement a new lockdown from next Tuesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the country's national news agency reported citing a draft regulation.The Austria Press Agency said all non-ess

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Brazilians flock to beaches to work out during COVID-19 pandemic

02:39 ManyEuropeancountriesare reportingan “autumn surge”in COVID-19 cases, it is the beginning of summer in the southern hemisphere.In Brazil,instead of staying at home,manypeopleared

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Apple market value tops $2trn as virus crisis drives tech surge

Apple has seen its market value hit $2trn for the first time as shares in US tech companies enjoy a surge in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.The iPhone-maker's stock reached the milestone

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COVID-19: What's the latest situation in hospitals in Chicago?

02:31 Hospitals in the U.S. states of Florida, Texas and California are being stretched to capacity following a surge in COVID-19 cases.This week, Florida saw more than 12,000 new case

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South Africa reports 13,373 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 337,594

South Africa on Friday confirmed 13,373 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 337,594 in the country, said South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Meanwhile, the

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U.S. mask mandate varies among states

01:43 COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States, with almost 3.5 million cases and more than 130,000 deaths so far.Doctors say masks are an important part of stopping the s

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U.S. hospitals in financial crisis amid COVID-19 pandemic

02:26 As states across the U.S. battle the "summer surge" in coronavirus cases, hospitals are once again coming under immense pressure.The challenge isn't just saving lives, hospitals

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WHO reports record single-day surge in global COVID-19 cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday reported 212,326 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since COVID-19 broke out. The

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Illegal fireworks are out-of-control in NYC

02:38 The American Pyrotechnics Association predicts 2020 will see an all-time high in consumer fireworks sales and use.After months of coronavirus lockdowns in many states and protest

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China's May industrial profits rebound 6% due to easing cost pressures

Profits of China's major industrial firms rose 6 percent year on year to 582.3 billion yuan (82.28 billion U.S. dollars) in May due to the easing of cost pressures on producers and gradual recover

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Gun sales surge amid the pandemic

02:48 The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protestshavehad a significant negative impact on many businesses across the U.S.But that's not the case for owners ofgunshops and shooting ra

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Singapore converts exhibition center for recovering COVID-19 patients

01:28 The home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.The facility is meant to help handle a surge in COVID-19 cases.It can house 4,400 p

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S. Africa reports surge of COVID-19 cases after restrictions eased

South Africa reported on Sunday a sharp surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, two days after the easing of restrictions following a five-week lockdown. The total number of confirmed COV