States led by Republican governors and with a significant share of Trump supporters were an average of nearly three days later than other states to enact social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Before shutdowns swept the globe and many were urged—or mandated—to stay indoors to stymie coronavirus's spread, Divya Sonti sensed the worst was yet to come.
Mar 19, 2020
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At least six US states have ordered schools to close in an attempt to curb the spread of the new coronavirus which has infected more than 1,660 people across the country.
Mar 13, 2020
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Four towns in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region were put under quarantine on Thursday, the civil protection agency said, in a first in the country.
Mar 12, 2020
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The Japanese island of Hokkaido is declaring a state of emergency over the rapid spread of the new virus there.
Feb 28, 2020
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Republican and Democratic governors have strikingly different visions for the future of health care, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Public Health. While Republican leaders favor maintaining ...
Jan 16, 2019
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The depleted government coffers of bankrupt Puerto Rico will take in $50 million a month now that a law allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has taken effect, the governor said.
Jul 10, 2017
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Republican governors from seven states are calling for dramatic changes to Medicaid, which provides insurance to more than 70 million low-income Americans, as they nervously watch President Donald Trump and GOP congressional ...
Feb 24, 2017
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Florida declared its crisis with local transmission of Zika over for the season Friday in a welcome announcement ahead of peak tourism months, but health authorities warned that travelers would continue bringing the disease ...
Dec 9, 2016
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Puerto Rico's Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has authorized the use of marijuana for medicinal use, in a surprise move after the US possession's legislature failed to act on the issue.
May 4, 2015
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