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Prince Albert II, pictured in February, will continue to work from his private offices and remain in contact with members of the government, despite his diagnosis.

Prince Albert II Of Monaco Tests Positive For Coronavirus

9:04pm March 19, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

Palace officials said despite the diagnosis, the ruler's health is "not worrying at all." As of Thursday, only nine others in the tiny Mediterranean country had confirmed cases of the disease.

A patient in a biocontainment unit is carried on a stretcher from an ambulance at the Columbus Covid 2 Hospital in Rome, on Tuesday. Italy's health system is straining to keep up with quickly rising coronavirus cases.

'Every Single Individual Must Stay Home': Italy's Coronavirus Surge Strains Hospitals

7:39pm March 19, 2020

by Sylvia Poggioli

The country has universal health care. But now, fighting tens of thousands of coronavirus cases, Italian hospitals and medical staff are overwhelmed, prompting anguished debate.

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A handful of untraceable cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the Netherlands alerted public health researchers that the virus may be spread by people with mild symptoms early in the progression of the illness.

People With Mild Symptoms Can Spread Coronavirus, European Researchers Warn

6:47pm March 19, 2020

by Geoff Brumfiel

In Europe, with cases on the rise, researchers are learning more about the spread of the disease. For one, people experiencing mild symptoms appear to be able to spread the virus easily.

Women take a selfie as they wear face masks in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. ‏Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Now the government is carrying out cellphone surveillance of people who may have co

Israel Begins Tracking And Texting Those Possibly Exposed To The Coronavirus

6:18pm March 19, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

The move draws criticism over privacy, as concerns rise about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to stay in power.

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The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was lit up with the flags of countries currently afflicted by the coronavirus.

Brazil's Christ The Redeemer Lit Up With Flags Of Countries Battling Coronavirus

6:13pm March 19, 2020

by Merrit Kennedy

The giant statue of Jesus Christ, which stands nearly 100 feet tall and overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, also showed images of the words "pray together" in many languages.

Norwegian Jewel passengers — and their family members back home — are still struggling to get answers about when they'll be back on solid land again.

Norwegian Jewel Cruise Turned Away From Port — Again

5:55pm March 19, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The ship, which has reported no cases of coronavirus, has been repeatedly denied port. Now, Hawaii also won't accept the Norwegian Jewel or another ship, the Maasdam, and passengers are worried.

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London Isn't Shutting Down Yet, Despite Fast Coronavirus Spread There

5:34pm March 19, 2020

by Frank Langfitt

The British government has denied reports that it would soon shut down London, although the coronavirus is spreading faster there than in the rest of the United Kingdom.

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In Brazil, Government Has Been Slow To Respond To Coronavirus Threat

4:51pm March 19, 2020

by Philip Reeves

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may be adored by supporters, but his cavalier attitude toward the coronavirus, which has infected many members of his government, has others banging pots and pans.

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Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus

4:51pm March 19, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

As more cases of the coronavirus are being reported in Africa, concern is growing about the continent's woefully unprepared health care systems.

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Lessons From China On How To Restart An Economy After Coronavirus Peaks

4:51pm March 19, 2020

by Emily Feng

How are businesses and restaurants reopening in China after a deadly outbreak of the new coronavirus? Very slowly. China continues to sacrifice economic activity for rigorous quarantine measures.

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