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News Articles: coronavirus lockdown

Malaysia's king suspended the national parliament and state legislatures for an unspecified period of time under the nation's new virus restrictions.

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  • Asia

Malaysia's Coronavirus Lockdown Is Not A Coup, Prime Minister Says

In his declaration, Malaysia's king suspends the national parliament and state legislatures, delaying the country's general election.

January 12, 2021
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
The Navajo Nation implemented a three-week extension on current coronavirus lockdown measures to curtail a severe second surge of the outbreak

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  • National

Navajo Nation Extends Lockdown Due To "Dire" Surge Of Coronavirus

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez warned the current surge hitting the community is far more severe than in April and May.

December 07, 2020
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (shown here on Nov. 10) has ordered new statewide restrictions to head off a resurgence in coronavirus cases.

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  • National

Oregon Governor: Mitch McConnell Should 'Get Off His Duff' And Deliver Relief Funds

Kate Brown, Oregon's Democratic governor, discusses why she's ordering new coronavirus restrictions and how she hopes the state can deal with the pandemic without more federal funding assistance.

November 17, 2020
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  • Ari Shapiro and
  • Maureen Pao
Paris is under nightly curfew, starting at 9, to curb the spread of rising coronavirus cases.

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  • Analysis

You're Not Welcome Here: How Social Distancing Can Destroy The Global Economy

There's a curfew in Paris, and Londoners aren't allowed to invite neighbors to dinner. People are already exhausted of social distancing, but some places are introducing even more draconian measures.

October 27, 2020
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  • Pallavi Gogoi
People wait in line outside a testing site in Florida. The state has seen unprecedented surges in coronavirus cases in recent weeks.

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Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

July 29, 2020
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  • Rob Stein

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