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HARTFORD, Conn. — The first Connecticut resident to be diagnosed with COVID-19 says he is still coping with health problems one year later, but the experience has brought a new optimism to his life. Chris Tillett, a former Wilton, Connecticut, … [Continue reading] about The Latest: First COVID-19 patient in Conn. reflects on year
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A defunct luxury hotel in Cambodia’s capital finished conversion into a 500-room coronavirus hospital on Monday, as authorities enforced a new law imposing criminal punishments for violating health rules and infections … [Continue reading] about Cambodia turns hotel into COVID hospital as cases rise
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer and belief that God would look out for the Iraqis … [Continue reading] about Pope weighed Iraq virus risk but believes God will protect
WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. The first lady sat in a socially distanced circle in the library at Fort LeBoeuf Middle School in Pennsylvania, listening and taking notes as parents … [Continue reading] about Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president’s office said Monday, with both having only mild symptoms of the illness. In a statement, Assad’s office said the first couple … [Continue reading] about Syrian president, wife test positive for coronavirus
