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Global deaths from COVID-19 have surpassed 203,000 and reported cases worldwide are approaching three million, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Here's a look at what's happening in Canada, the U.S. and around the world.CBC News Network showcases the best of CBC journalism, covering breaking stories with speed, and adding context and…

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The coronavirus pandemic has passed a grim new milestone, with more than 200,000 people worldwide now dead from the virus. There are more than 2.8 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to John Hopkins University figures.It comes after the number of fatalities in the US passed 50,000, with Americans enduring the world’s deadliest outbreak.Five countries,…

  5m ago Florida Keys likely to stay closed to visitors through at least May It appears the Florida Keys will stay closed to visitors through at least May. Monroe County, Florida, officials say they do not anticipate reopening to visitors next month, and potentially beyond that, given the state of the virus. The county…

It is a theory that seems to be spreading as quickly as the virus itself: The new coronavirus is infecting relatively few in California because the state suffered a silent outbreak as far back as the fall, well before official reports indicate it hit the U.S. As a result, the theory goes, many residents are…

New Jersey hit a somber milestone Friday afternoon, surpassing 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in seven weeks as the pandemic continues to claim more lives and strain hospitals across the state.Officials announced the Garden State has now seen at least 102,196 positive COVID-19 tests and 5,617 corona-related deaths since the first case here was…

12.01pm BST 12:01 Friday's Covid-19 news roundup We’re closing our live coronavirus coverage for the day. Thanks from me, Graham Readfearn, and from my colleagues Josh Taylor and Amy Remeikis. You can still follow events elsewhere on the Guardian’s global live blog. We’ll be back tomorrow with more live coverage. Here’s a summary of the…

Highlights from the briefing:Trump says coronavirus may not come back, Fauci says it will persist in fall.Trump claims he never knew top administration vaccine official who says he was ousted.Trump says he disagrees with Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to reopen some businesses.Trump announces the establishment of a council to focus on Latino and…

Canada's chief public health officer says provinces and territories may take different approaches as the COVID-19 epidemic unfolds and governments look toward reopening — but Dr. Theresa Tam said steps taken by Canadians across the country to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have prevented an explosion of cases. Here's a look at what's…

  7:33 PM / April 21, 2020 Coronavirus could "be even more difficult" next winter, CDC director warns CDC Director Robert Redfield said Tuesday that a coronavirus outbreak next winter could "be even more difficult" than what the nation is currently facing because it could coincide with flu season. "There's a possibility that the assault…