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This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, green, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP) ny407 ny407

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Hopelink staffer Thomas Machin, right, helps prepare to-go boxes Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Kirkland. The food bank has gone to a takeout box pickup, and has suspended food donations during the coronavirus outbreak. 213398

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Bar stools sit on top of the counter at Cafe Racer on March 18, 2020. Cafe Racer was in the midst of a fundraiser to save the cafe before the coronavirus effectively shut the city down.

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The is very little foot traffic along the north side of the University of Washington campus on NE 45th Street. The parking gatehouses are not staffed and there are no charges being enforced.

The University of Washington campus in Seattle is virtually empty but for a few bicyclists or passersby moving through.

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The weather for the week began to turn toward warmer and clearer skies, and they resulted in people returning to the outdoors. Even so, the scene at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle reflects increased social distancing.

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April 9, 2020 at 2:49 pm

Seattle to close major parks, beaches this weekend due to coronavirus fears during expected warmer weather

Members of the media wait in line to receive a test for COVID-19 by the White House Medical Unit before attending a news conference with President Donald Trump in the press briefing room at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) DCAH119 DCAH119

April 9, 2020 at 2:23 pm

White House tests journalists for COVID-19

April 9, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Airlines are blocking off the middle seat as social distancing becomes a priority in the skies

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Pedestrians wearing masks during the coronavirus outbreak walk along a deserted Hollywood Boulevard, Sunday, April 5, 2020, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The coronavirus mainly is spread though coughs and sneezes. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) CARV703 CARV703

April 9, 2020 at 12:52 pm

Los Angeles, Miami require masks in stores

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Residents of a building under lockdown wait in line to test for COVID-19 during the Movement Control Order in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The Malaysian government issued a restricted movement order to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) BKWS301 BKWS301

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Around the world in photos on April 9, 2020 VIEW

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This Feb. 29, 2020 photo released by NBC shows Colin Jost, left, and Michael Che during the Weekend Update sketch on “Saturday Night Live” in New York. The show will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. NBC says the comedy sketch show will include include a â€œWeekend Updateâ€ news segment and original content from â€œSNLâ€ cast members. The material will be produced remotely, in compliance with efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. (Will Heath/NBC via AP) NYET420 NYET420

April 9, 2020 at 12:40 pm

‘Saturday Night Live’ to air show, observe social distancing

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April 9, 2020 at 12:40 pm

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves ICU; New York needs more funeral directors

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April 9, 2020 at 12:32 pm

Poultry worker’s death highlights spread of coronavirus in meat plants

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) and Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (20) sign fan items before the final game of the regular season at T-Mobile Park between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A’s in Seattle on Sept. 29, 2019. 211650

April 9, 2020 at 11:31 am

Mariners to host blood drive at T-Mobile Park to aid medical community during coronavirus outbreak

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