The announcement included elevated warnings against travel to specific regions in Italy and South Korea, and came after the U.S. recorded its first coronavirus death: a person near Seattle.
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Officials in both states raced to contact people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, and experts warned that the cases could indicate signs of spread within the United States.
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More than 83,000 people in at least 53 countries have been infected. Many patients are linked to Italy or Iran.
A Mexican Police Chief’s Handshake Deal With a Sicario
An epidemic of violence in Mexico and endemic corruption pushed a police chief to try something new — an off-the-books witness protection program for assassins willing to turn on their cartels.
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In U.S. and Germany, Community Transmission Is Now Suspected
Three cases have emerged that suggest the possible beginning of a worrisome trend.
U.S. Soldier Tests Positive for Virus in South Korea
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Outbreak in Northern Italy Poses National Challenge
China appears to be getting the disease under control, but rapidly expanding outbreaks in Iran, South Korea and Italy are raising fears of a broader epidemic. Milan, usually buzzing with activity, is eerily quiet.
Haiti Protest by Police Erupts in Gunfire
Preparations for Carnival celebrations were interrupted by shots in the capital as officers demanded better pay and denounced the government’s spending priorities.