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Assange's partner says his life is in danger in London prison
"Julian needs to be released now. For him, for our family, and for the society we all want our children to grow up in."
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 12:08:50 AM
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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen won't be released from prison this week
ABC News reported on Friday that Cohen's anticipated release had been "rescinded."
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 12:15:18 AM
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Google travel data show coronavirus lockdown fatigue in US, Australia
Nationwide travel to retail and recreation sites was down 63% on April 12, but was down just 42% two weeks later.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 12:23:11 AM
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Kim Jong Un resumes public activity
US President Donald Trump declined on Friday to comment on the report by North Korea's state news agency.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 8:40:50 PM
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Trump now says he hopes US deaths from coronavirus are under 100,000
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 12:44:05 AM
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Thirteen Arab-Israelis shot in crime incidents in four days
A father and son were shot in their own home during the evening meal, which breaks the Ramadan fast, in a case of mistaken identity.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 2:31:25 AM
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Elon Musk says Tesla stock price is too high, wipes $14 billion off value
The tweet resulted personally in the loss of $3 billion off Musk's personal stake in the company.
By ZACHARY KEYSER \
5/2/2020 2:34:40 AM
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White House blocks Fauci from testifying on coronavirus response
Trump has repeatedly clashed with the Democratic-controlled House over its moves to investigate his actions or those of his administration.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 2:44:38 AM
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US Soccer scores victory in equal pay suit with women's team players
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 3:01:29 AM
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Barak: Goal of first Lebanon War was to turn Jordan to Palestinian State
The former prime minister told Maariv that the late Ariel Sharon was very clear when he told ministers Israel’s end goal was to drive PLO into Jordan but they “didn’t understand or pretend not to."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/3/2020 3:13:11 PM
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‘The Big Lebowski’, the perfect Jewish film to watch during coronavirus
For those of you who for some reason haven’t seen or heard of the 1998 movie — which has become the definition of a cult classic — it’s about a deadbeat called The Dude.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/2/2020 5:01:42 AM
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China reports one new coronavirus case versus 12 a day earlier
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 5:11:36 AM
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Huldai: We know better than Health Ministry how to beat coronavirus
Mayor Ron Huldai slammed the Health Ministry for not thinking about who will pay the cleaning expenses for the classrooms when they reopen.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/2/2020 6:16:36 AM
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Parks and Rec reunion episode rakes in nearly $3 million in aid relief
Before the pandemic, 1 in 7 Americans relied on food banks, according to Feeding America. Now, demand has doubled or even tripled at many organizations.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 6:10:56 AM
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 945 to 161,703
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 6:18:27 AM
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WH Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany tells reporters 'I will never lie to you'
The briefing was both her first as Press Secretary and the first official White House briefing given by a Press Secretary in 417 days.
By IDAN ZONSHINE \
5/2/2020 9:28:57 AM
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Thailand reports six new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 9:00:38 AM
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American 'militia' members compared to 'vanilla ISIS' - analysis
The accusation that right-leaning Americans are similar to the divisions in the Middle East raises some needed discussion about terminology and assumptions.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/3/2020 5:09:38 PM
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ISIS is on track to double its attacks in Iraq and Syria
With US-Iran tensions rising and the US-led Coalition withdrawing from around six military posts in Iraq, ISIS appears to be on the offensive.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
5/2/2020 4:28:38 PM
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1 in 4 Americans say pandemic strengthened their faith. For Jews, it’s 7%
The survey, published Thursday by the Pew Research Center, found that Jews had the lowest percentage of respondents whose faith has been strengthened by the crisis.
By BEN SALES/JTA \
5/2/2020 10:25:11 AM
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Singapore confirms 447 new coronavirus cases, smallest rise in 2 weeks
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 10:43:05 AM
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Coronavirus in Israel: death toll rises to 227, 84 intubated
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 10:56:25 AM
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Hasidic leaders defend NYC mayor, call for social distancing in community
“We do not condone any behavior that puts people at risk and pledge to keep working alongside the brave men and women of the NYPD in addressing and eliminating any such occurrences.”
By SHIRA HANAU/JTA \
5/2/2020 11:00:17 AM
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New info revealed on Ukrainian priest who saved Jews in Holocaust
Andrey Sheptytsky, led Ukraine’s Greek Catholic Church at the time. The new information about Sheptytsky offers his supporters a new chance to have his historical record honored.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/3/2020 11:56:02 AM
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Free at last! Spaniards get outside to exercise after 49 days of lockdown
Hit by one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Spain imposed a strict lockdown in March, confining most of the population to their homes for all but essential trips.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 11:24:00 AM
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Philippines says total coronavirus cases nearing 9,000
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 11:38:46 AM
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Russia's daily coronavirus case tally hits new high
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 11:54:28 AM
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Malaysia reports 105 new coronavirus cases
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 11:58:39 AM
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B’nai B’rith Int'l slams German diplomat for defending pro-BDS academic
"Mr. Görgen has posted multiple times on his official twitter feed in defense of Achille Mbembe, a Holocaust-minimizer and denier of Israel’s right to exist,“ the organization wrote.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/8/2020 5:54:10 PM
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Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 25,000
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 12:48:47 PM
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Famed online gambling businessman killed in plane crash, son injured
Fire and Rescue teams arrived on the scene and extracted both passengers, who were initially trapped inside the aircraft.
By IDAN ZONSHINE,TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/2/2020 8:57:43 PM
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From Jerusalem's Hebrew U and city council to running for Congress
Guido Weiss was a student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who would occasionally visit Mahane Yehuda market. Now, he is running for Congress on a pro-Israel platform.
By OMRI NAHMIAS \
5/3/2020 2:37:22 PM
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Iran coronavirus deaths rise by 65 to 6,156
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 2:05:55 PM
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China mocks US coronavirus response in Lego-like animation
The short, titled 'Once Upon a Virus', is part of a war of words between the US and China over the disease's origins, which emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has grown into a global pandemic.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 6:40:05 PM
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Canada bans assault-style weapons in aftermath of mass shooting
"These weapons were designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time," Trudeau said.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 2:35:32 PM
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Canada bans assault-style weapons in aftermath of mass shooting
"These weapons were designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to kill the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time," Trudeau said.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 2:35:40 PM
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Dutch coronavirus cases pass 40,000
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 3:10:08 PM
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Afghanistan rivals say they're close to ending leadership feud
The feud culminated in both men declaring themselves president at parallel inauguration ceremonies in March.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 3:33:44 PM
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Coronavirus: What are the different approaches around the world?
Public health experts look at East Asian countries for success stories while criticizing the slow responses in Europe and the United States
By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE \
5/2/2020 3:55:14 PM
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Crete, felt in Israel
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 5:45:13 PM
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Japan aims to fast-track review of coronavirus anti-viral drug remdesivir
Health Minister Katsunobu Kato's comment comes after remdesivir was granted emergency use authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration for COVID-19 on Friday.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 4:14:04 PM
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England's COVID-19 hospital death toll rises 370 to 20,853
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 4:30:10 PM
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US intelligence director urges France to ban Hezbollah
Stop the Bomb calls for Austria to outlaw the Lebanese terrorist entity Hezbollah
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
5/3/2020 4:32:39 PM
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Jerusalem Film Festival to join in unprecedented global online festival
During the festival viewers will be given the opportunity to donate to global organizations aiding people affected by the coronavirus.
By CELIA JEAN \
5/4/2020 9:18:33 AM
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Boris Johnson names his newborn after doctors who saved his life
Nicholas was a nod to Nick Price and Nick Hart - two doctors who the couple have praised for saving Johnson's life at St Thomas' hospital last month.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 7:19:18 PM
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Abbas calls emergency meetings to discuss annexation
The meetings will take place as Abbas faces increased pressure from some PLO and Fatah officials to take drastic measures in response to the Israeli plan.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
5/2/2020 6:55:16 PM
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Taliban, US engage in Twitter spat amid rise in Afghanistan violence
The Taliban and US signed an agreement in February for reduced violence and a move towards talks with the Afghan government, but attacks by the group have increased since then.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 6:02:33 PM
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Local Arab authorities to strike amid gov't neglect over coronavirus
Local Arab-Israeli authorities have been petitioning for additional help from the government to tackle the spread of coronavirus in their regions during the holy month of Ramadan.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/2/2020 6:06:46 PM
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Shooting reported in southern Bedouin village, two injured
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 6:39:32 PM
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Daniel Pearl's parents petition Pakistan against release of his murderers
"We're standing up for justice, not only for our son, but for all our dear friends in Pakistan so they can live in a society free of violence and terrorism."
By REUTERS \
5/3/2020 4:11:50 AM
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Earthquake strikes Greece, felt in Israel
After the earthquake occurred, many Israelis reported that they felt the tremors in various areas of the country, especially in coastal communities.
By REUTERS,MAARIV ONLINE \
5/2/2020 7:19:04 PM
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Preschool teachers: We will not return to work
Preschool and daycare organizations announced that they would not be returning to work until the government properly allocate funds and preparatory instructions.
By YUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV,MOSHE COHEN/MAARIV \
5/2/2020 9:29:40 PM
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Italy's daily coronavirus death toll jumps, new cases stable
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 7:24:54 PM
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Venezuelan prison riot leaves at least 46 dead, 60 injured
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 7:39:35 PM
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Schools open gates Sunday morning, some cities refuse
The number of active cases in the country has decreased to 6,363, including 105 patients in serious condition and 82 intubated. To date, 229 citizens have died of coronavirus.
By EYTAN HALON,TZVI JOFFRE,MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
5/3/2020 8:35:25 AM
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UK shadows Italy as worst hit in Europe: virus death toll passes 28,000
The United Kingdom is just short of surpassing Italy as the worst hit European country with coronavirus.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 7:51:41 PM
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Moshe Ya'alon: I doubt we'll reach the gov't rotation
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 7:54:32 PM
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Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 78 to 3,336
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 8:00:27 PM
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Atlanta synagogue walks back reopening announcement
The synagogue was the first in the country to announce that it was reopening after social distancing restrictions connected to the coronavirus pandemic were lifted, according to the Forward.
By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA \
5/2/2020 8:07:46 PM
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Donald Trump campaign aims to gain Jewish American votes
Trump’s past equivocations in rejecting support from white supremacists have been the prime driver of Jewish unhappiness with his administration.
By RON KAMPEAS/JTA \
5/2/2020 8:19:37 PM
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Iran condemns Germany's ban on Hezbollah activity
"It appears that certain countries in Europe are paying regard only to the objectives of the propaganda machine of the Zionist regime and the confused US regime."
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 8:22:49 PM
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Arrival of first Sa'ar 6 corvette delayed due to coronavirus
Military still expect ship to arrive in 2020, but several months later than expected
By ANNA AHRONHEIM \
5/2/2020 8:42:45 PM
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New York Governor Cuomo warns against 'blindly' reopening states
'Even when you are in unchartered waters, it doesn't mean you proceed blindly,' he said.
By REUTERS \
5/2/2020 8:32:45 PM
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Annexation of the West Bank will have catastrophic consequences - opinion
Let it be known and crystal clear that the unilateral annexation of the West Bank or parts of it will be catastrophic.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
5/2/2020 8:44:29 PM
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Israel should be funding alternative energy, not another gas pipeline
A pipeline only serves interests of the gas tycoons and not the taxpayers or the environmentally minded residents of the region.
By YOSEF ISRAEL ABRAMOWITZ \
5/2/2020 8:55:54 PM
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Is the coronavirus proliferation in Israel the fault of the haredi?
Why this apparent contempt for Jews with side locks, black coats and hats?
By WALTER BINGHAM \
5/2/2020 9:08:24 PM
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Gov't expected to cancel 100 meter limit, lighten gathering restrictions
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 9:12:54 PM
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Remembering Jasenovac: the lesser recognized concentration camp
While the numbers are not as high as Auschwitz or Treblinka, Jasenovac was notorious for its cruelty and the high number of young children who were victims.
By ALEKSANDRA PETROVIC \
5/2/2020 9:21:42 PM
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Chief justice Hayut: The fortress of justice will not fall if Bibi is PM
On Thursday, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit green-lighted Netanyahu despite significant misgivings regarding the bribery indictment pending against him.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB,GIL HOFFMAN \
5/4/2020 10:49:39 PM
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Amid antisemitic YouTube rant Zionists, US blamed for coronavirus
Imam Omar Baloch simultaneously declared that the coronavirus might be a Zionist-American plot to throttle the growth of the Chinese economy and a punishment from Allah.
By HESHAM SHEHAB \
5/2/2020 9:40:09 PM
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US: Israel should re-think China's participation in desalination plant
"The Americans have been delivering messages gently and politely but obviously they want us to re-examine the participation of the Chinese company in the tender,” an Israeli official told Channel 13.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF,HERB KEINON \
5/9/2020 8:33:14 PM
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The real reason behind Israel's egg shortage over Passover
First, due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic there was hoarding; the same way that people hoarded toilet paper to create a shortage.
By ELYAKUM BERMAN DVM,DONI ZIVOTOFSKY DVM AND ARI ZIVOTOFSKY PHD \
5/10/2020 3:19:40 PM
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Likud official: If court intervenes with PM election, we will go to polls
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 9:57:55 PM
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Schooling in coronavirus days – Where did student privacy go?
Is this the sense of security we would like to convey to the younger generation?
By LEEHEE FELDMAN \
5/2/2020 10:03:17 PM
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Moshe Bar Siman Tov: Israel is in excellent condition facing coronavirus
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 10:11:53 PM
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Shomron Regional Council will not open schools on Sunday
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 10:14:27 PM
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Rabbi Druckman calls for Yamina unity in face of possible Likud pressure
In a letter addressed to Bennett, Bayit Yehudi leader Rafi Peretz and National Union leader Bezalel Smotrich, Druckman called on the party heads to “preserve the unity” of the list.
By JEREMY SHARON \
5/2/2020 10:36:54 PM
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Danon calls UNRWA Gaza schools 'terror storage facilities'
In a statement to the media, Danon’s office explained that this was not an isolated incident and that weapons and terror tunnels had been found in UNRWA schools in the past.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/2/2020 10:39:59 PM
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Mossad intel helped Germany decide to outlaw Hezbollah - report
Israel's intelligence agency The Mossad informed German officials of Hezbollah-sponsored terror activity in Germany, which led to the country banning the organization.
By TAMAR URIEL-BEERI \
5/2/2020 11:48:18 PM
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Gov't allows employees over age 67 to return to work
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/2/2020 11:01:51 PM
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Coronavirus patient in his twenties recovers from severe case
"The patient showed a long and winding course of the coronavirus, with severe pulmonary and renal damage, but to our delight he gradually returned to us."
By CELIA JEAN \
5/2/2020 11:29:44 PM