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The contingency burial plan involving Hart Island is part of an influenza pandemic surge plan created a decade ago by officials with the city’s medical examiner.

New York has more coronavirus cases than any country and accounts for around half of all deaths in the United States. Why was it so badly hit and could its leaders have done anything differently?

Germany’s Gangelt emerged as a coronavirus hotspot after thousands thronged to the town in February for a carnival celebration.

New York is bearing the brunt of the United States' deadly coronavirus pandemic, accounting for around half the number of deaths across the country.

Spaniards are finding ways to mark Holy Week from their homes, by blasting religious music from their balconies or viewing videos of last year's parades.

In its worst performance since 1945, the French economy shrank around six per cent in the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic decimated business activity, the Bank of France said Wednesday.

Thomas Modly stepped down five days after removing the captain, Brett Crozier, for writing a letter describing the virus-struck vessel's dire situation and alleging the Pentagon was not paying adequate attention to it.

The declaration is not nationwide. It affects seven areas where medical experts believe the virus is now spreading rapidly, risking overloading the healthcare system.

Harris would also bring to the table strong debate skills which can help push Trump to remain honest.

Many experts and officials familiar with the case say Jaish-e-Muhammad’s links with the Pearl murder were overlooked or ignored by police due to one man: Brigadier Ijaz Shah, a former ISI officer and now the country’s interior minister.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit Germany hard, with more than 90,000 people infected, but the percentage of fatal cases has been remarkably low compared to many neighbouring countries.

The Serbian leader, who makes dramatic daily appearances issuing new decrees, has assumed full power, prompting an outcry from opponents who say he has seized control of the state in an unconstitutional manner.

Warmer weekend weather has stoked fears that Britons could congregate in parks and open spaces, potentially increasing transmission, as the country goes into a third week of lockdown.

Since Friday Thais have been under a 10 pm to 4 am curfew. Bars and eat-in restaurants closed several days earlier.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the lockdown will be extended till April 26 after officials found a 7 per cent increase in total Covid-19 deaths, compared with the roughly 20% increase registered a week ago.

According to Buckingham Palace, the queen will personally thank frontline healthcare staff and other key workers for their efforts during the crisis.