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If the coronavirus pandemic has proved anything it is that most Americans and their leaders are more concerned with their safety than with preserving their freedom. Six months into the coronavirus era, most, though not all Americans may be willing to continue granting extraordinary powers to the government to deal with a threat to public…

40 additional cases of coronavirus reported, no new deaths, according to Maine CDC The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 40 additional cases of coronavirus and no new deaths on Monday.The number of Mainers with COVID-19 who have died remains at 136. Two new deaths were reported over the weekend.The additional 40 cases…

A research assistant with the Emerging Infectious Disease Branch (EIDB), at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), studies coronavirus protein samples, June 1, 2020. The EIDB is part of WRAIR's effort to produce a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Mike Walters/U.S. Army hide caption toggle caption Mike Walters/U.S. Army A research assistant with the Emerging…

Image copyright Reuters Restrictions banning social gatherings of more than six people have come into effect in England, following a rise in coronavirus cases.The "rule of six", which applies both indoors and outdoors, does not exempt children under 12 in England.Similar restrictions in Wales and Scotland do not include children under 11 and 12 respectively.The…

Coronavirus live: USA: 13/14 September US coronavirus latest: 18:00 PT / 21:00 ET on Sunday 13 September (03:00 CEST, 14 September ) Latest figures published by Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide Cases: 28,850,901 Deaths: 921,619 Recoveries: 19,504,101 US Cases: 6,513,489 Deaths: 194,018 Recoveries: 2,434,658 Coronavirus-related stories you might be interested in: Wisconsin Governor urges mask wearing Tony Evers reached out to the people of Wisconsin and asked for 'everyone to do their…