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Trump Issues Reopening Guidelines; Gilead Trial: Virus Update
The Trump administration issued guidelines to governors that would allow some states to abandon most social distancing practices within a month. Gilead Sciences Inc. soared after a report that a group of patients being treated with its experimental drug saw rapid recoveries in some symptoms. Singapore reported its highest daily increase for a second day, while Japan expanded its state of emergency. The U.K. added three weeks to its restrictions as total infections exceeded 100,000. New cases also climbed in Italy, Spain and Germany. New York’s shutdown was extended to May 15. Seven Midwest states formed a ... (full story)