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Bring in the Robot Cleaners: Travel Industry Innovations for the Pandemic

While demand at XO has recently plateaued, the private aviation company initially saw its membership surge 88 percent between February and mid-March at the introductory level, which costs $595 a year, not including flights. Ron Silverman, the chief operating officer of XO, said many flight requests in early March were for returning travelers from places […]

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The Latest: Germany won’t ease restrictions before April 20

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Germany won’t loosen restrictions on public life before April 20 — Sri Lanka police

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Coronavirus: ‘Act early to save more than 30 million lives’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many countries like India face a huge challenge during the virus epidemic More than 30 million lives around the world could be saved during the coronavirus pandemic if countries act quickly, a report from Imperial College London researchers suggests. The ideal strategy is to introduce widespread testing and strict

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NPR Station Stops Airing Trump Coronavirus Briefings For ‘False Information’

A National Public Radio station has tuned out President Donald Trump. KUOW in Seattle announced this week it would no longer air the president’s coronavirus briefings live because its journalists could not correct Trump’s “false information” and “exaggeration” fast enough. “It is imperative that they are fact-checked, which is a challenge during a live broadcast,” the

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Australian pro soccer player tests positive for coronavirus

An A-League soccer player has become the first Australian professional footballer to test positive for the coronavirus March 28, 2020, 6:18 AM 2 min read SYDNEY — An A-League soccer player has become the first Australian professional footballer to test positive for the new coronavirus. The unnamed player, who plays for the Newcastle Jets in

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