Global coronavirus crisis expands with bans and curfews
The pandemic nears 13.5 million cases with over 578000 deaths worldwide per Johns Hopkins. Serbia extends a 10-person gathering ban nationwide as masks become mandatory in public spaces. Hong Kong limits gatherings, shifts to takeout after 6 pm, gyms and bars close for a week, and masks are required on transit. Israel tightens controls amid surging cases, threatening a countrywide lockdown. South Africa reinstates alcohol bans and a night curfew to reduce hospital trauma.
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Israel
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Cooper lays out safe reopening plan for schools and buses
Governor Cooper outlines COVID-19 measures for schools and buses including 6 feet social distancing one student per seat symptom screening temperature checks and mandatory face coverings for all staff and students. Five reusable masks provided. Plans may shift before mid August with possible remote teaching. Experts warn of exposure but support age based policy differences. Reporter Brian Gordon.
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Charlene Wong
Duke School of Medicine
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Boat sales surge as pandemic reshapes American boating
The pandemic drives a boat buying boom from North Carolina to Florida, with dealers like Wachter and Kemppainen reporting scarce inventory and long hours. Rates hover 4.11 to 5.74 percent as buyers seek safer vacation options, family access to water, and a practical retreat from limits on travel.
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Hatteras
Ken Ferguson
Neptune Yacht Sales
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