Americans head outdoors amid lax precautions
Memorial Day weekend finds Americans flocking to beaches and parks as public health experts urge distancing and masks. Trump visits Virginia golf property for a second day while warnings of a second wave and rising unemployment loom. Hot spots linger in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., with spikes in several states.
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Trump restricts entry to United States from Brazil during virus surge
White House says non-US citizens arriving from Brazil will be barred starting Thursday. The measure excludes goods trade. Deborah Birx urges masks and distancing even outdoors. Critics note the pace of job claims and the Times front page memorials amid the crisis.
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White House goal on testing nursing homes unmet
The AP finds at least half of states will miss the White House two week deadline to test every nursing home resident and staff member. Only a few states like West Virginia and Rhode Island report full testing, while many cite cost logistics and manpower as barriers.
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Hong Kong police use tear gas against protesters
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and used a water cannon to break up protests in Causeway Bay as tens of thousands gathered online and without permits. Authorities arrested over 100 people amid opposition to Beijing's sweeping national security law, seen as undermining the Basic Law and the one country two systems framework. The plan, to be imposed by decree, faces U.S. warnings and calls for sanctions from officials in Washington.
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Coronavirus curbs dampen Eid al Fitr celebrations
Muslim communities across the Middle East mark Eid al Fitr at home due to coronavirus restrictions. Cairo streets are quiet before a 13 hour curfew as worshippers perform Eid prayers at home. Tunisian capital witnesses stores closed and mosques shuttered amid lockdowns and bans on gatherings.
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