The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 27, 2020

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Asian celebrities fight pandemic-fueled racist attacks

The FBI reports an uptick in hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans since the outbreak of COVID-19, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, late last year.

South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.

Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report

Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 26, 2020

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Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions in UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care.

Perfect storm: Lombardy's virus disaster is lesson for world

As Italy prepares to emerge from the West’s first and most extensive coronavirus lockdown, it is increasingly clear that something went terribly wrong in Lombardy, the hardest-hit region in Europe’s hardest-hit country.

Kids in Spain relish outdoor hour as virus lockdowns ease

Shrieks of joy rang out in the streets of Spain as children were allowed to leave their homes for the first time in six weeks.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 25, 2020

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'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: W.H.O.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.

Dog gives birth to litter of 21 puppies

A record litter of 21 puppies was born at an Australian hospital during the COVID-19 crisis. 

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 24, 2020

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Mexico gang violence appears to rise during pandemic

Far from receding during the pandemic, Mexico’s homicide rate actually rose during March as the country started lockdowns to combat the coronavirus.

Woman's breast implants believed to save her life from bullet

A woman with breast implants survived a gunshot wound when the silicone insert deflected the 40 caliber bullet, doctors say.

Canadian nurse charged with smuggling 150 pounds of pot into Detroit amid coronavirus

A Canadian nurse who was issued special privileges to travel into Michigan during the border shutdown amid Coronavirus used her access to try and smuggle 150 pounds of pot at the Ambassador Bridge, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider said.

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 23, 2020

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Dow rises as S&P, Nasdaq slip in volatile session

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 110 points, or 0.47 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.62 percent and 0.55 percent, respectively.