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CHICAGO — Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a Mass celebrating his 87 years of life “will be held at a later date.” Such notices are increasing amid the coronavirus pandemic, as an untold number of burials around the globe go forward with nothing more than a priest, a […]

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionHealth Secretary Matt Hancock says “millions of masks” have been ordered for NHS staff The health secretary has acknowledged there have been “challenges” with the supply of personal protective equipment to NHS staff in England – but added he is determined to rise to them. Last week,

TOKYO — As infections soared in Europe and the United States and the world economy spiraled downward, Japan on Monday hinted at the next possible victim of the globe-spanning coronavirus: The 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged that a postponement of the crown jewel of the sporting world could be unavoidable. Canada

Image copyright Getty Images The NHS is urging blood donors to keep their appointments during the coronavirus outbreak. It said donations were 15% lower than expected last week, amid fears donors are feeling unsure about safety and whether sessions are still going ahead. A spokesman said the impact of the drop was minimal but must

A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems docked Sunday in Honolulu’s harbor March 23, 2020, 3:50 AM 3 min read HONOLULU — A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems docked Sunday in Honolulu’s harbor. The

Image copyright Aaron Green Image caption Aaron Green (right) said his heart and lung transplant was “incredible” The number of heart and lung transplants could quadruple thanks to a “reanimation” machine used in a pioneering operation, a hospital says. The device, developed at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, managed to pump oxygenated blood into both

The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy. Following are weekend business developments related to the outbreak as governments attempt to stabilize their economies, companies navigate through an altered landscape, and millions of people face

Image copyright Getty Images Scientists are to track the spread of the coronavirus in the UK by using clues in its genetic code. Analysing samples collected from patients will also reveal whether the virus is mutating into new strains. There have been more than 5,600 laboratory-confirmed cases in the UK so far, but the true

WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate and raising fears about the further transmission of the virus among Republicans at the Capitol. Paul, an eye surgeon, went into quarantine Sunday after learning his results. He said he has not

USPS’s Informed Delivery Service Shows You Your Mail Before It’s Even Delivered | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Home & Living. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. Huffington Post. Now that a coronavirus outbreak is spreading across the U.S., even the walk to your mailroom or mailbox to see if you’ve received anything important can