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US to keep Canadian, Mexican borders closed through June 21; New York, Maryland offer lotto prizes for vaccinations: Latest COVID-19 updates

The United States has yielded to India a dark statistic of the global pandemic – the highest single-day death toll. Latest COVID-19 news.

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A spring surge could be near, CDC warns; AstraZeneca says shots 79% effective; spring break rattles Miami Beach: Live COVID-19 updates

Almost one-quarter of the US has received at least one dose of a vaccine. But there are concerns as coronavirus case numbers tick up. COVID-19 news.

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US tops 450K deaths as CDC reports ‘downward trajectory’ in cases; Yankee Stadium to open as mass vaccination site: Latest COVID-19 updates.

AstraZeneca’s vaccine appears to provide strong protection 3 months after just one dose while also curbing spread of infections. Latest COVID-19 news.