Two more Iowans tested for coronavirus in state update
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports two additional Iowans are being tested for COVID-19, with tests processed under CDC guidance and a 24 hour turn around time expected. Prior tests in three others were negative, and officials urge standard precautions while awaiting CDC confirmation. Public health officials say risk remains low and emphasize planning for potential disruption.
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Virus containment fight dominates global brief
World totals reach about 89 000 infections in 70 countries with over 3 000 deaths as health officials urge calm and hygiene. WHO cites containment as top priority while bipartisans seek a 7 5 billion emergency package for vaccines, PPE, and local aid amid stock market gains and global travel restrictions.
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Universities Cancel Study Abroad Programs Amid Virus Warnings
UI canceled spring and summer study abroad in China and South Korea after CDC level 3 alerts and Italy after level 8, affecting 5 and 19 students in China and 4 in Korea this semester. ISU and UNI also halted programs in Italy and China. Administrators offer refunds, coursework credit, and guidance on safe return.
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Netanyahu Holds Edge in Third Israeli Election in Year
Exit polls show Netanyahu and his allies winning 59 seats, two short of a majority, in Israel’s third vote in under a year. The center-left bloc led by Benny Gantz gains 54 to 55 seats, leaving a possible coalition hurdle as Netanyahu faces corruption trial starting March 17.
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Senate GOP plan first subpoena in Burisma Biden probe
Senate Republicans plan to subpoena Andrii Telizhenko, a political consultant and former Ukrainian diplomat linked to Burisma, in the first subpoena in their Biden Burisma inquiry. The move signals escalation as Hunter Biden's board role and Ukraine policy ties feature in the probe.
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