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Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Yulin Yin arrived Wednesday morning in San Diego after boarding one of two Wuhan evacuation flights organized by the U.S. government, his wife said, adding that he’s healthy.
by Brandt Williams

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A widow, not a wife: 'Smacked' explores an ex-husband's secret addiction

A widow, not a wife: 'Smacked' explores an ex-husband's secret addiction

Eilene Zimmerman didn't learn of her ex-husband's addiction to cocaine and opioids until after his death. "This had happened in front of us, and we hadn't recognized it," she says.
by Terry Gross

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Why the world cares more about the new coronavirus than the flu

Why the world cares more about the new coronavirus than the flu

Every year, viruses like influenza kill hundreds of thousands worldwide — yet countries don't respond with lockdowns or airport screenings. Here's why they're doing so over the coronavirus outbreak.
by Nurith Aizenman

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No, you won't catch the new coronavirus via packages or mail from China

No, you won't catch the new coronavirus via packages or mail from China

Experts in infectious disease say viruses like the novel coronavirus don't survive long on surfaces. And there's no evidence from similar outbreaks that anyone got infected by handling a package.
by Allison Aubrey

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China finishes new hospital for virus patients as toll grows

China finishes new hospital for virus patients as toll grows

China has completed building a 1,000-bed hospital for treating victims of a new virus that has caused 362 deaths and more than 17,000 infections at home and abroad, according to the latest figures Monday.
by The Associated Press

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