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Graphics by Anna Wiederkehr Over the past week, the number of deaths thought to be caused by COVID-19 has nearly doubled, from about 16,000 to 30,000. New York City changed the way it counts its death toll on Tuesday to include people who did not receive a positive COVID-19 test but who were likely to…

People are looking for ways to avoid getting sick from the coronavirus.One thing people are wearing while out in public is disposable gloves. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said gloves should only be worn when you're caring for someone who has COVID-19, especially if you are handling their clothes or cleaning surfaces…

CLOSE A previous version of this video incorrectly stated how many people the 1918 Spanish influenza killed. USA TODAYWASHINGTON – While President Donald Trump commands the spotlight at White House coronavirus briefings – sometimes overshadowing and contradicting federal experts – America's governors often take a different tack, letting state epidemiologists and public health officials lead the way. In New Hampshire, Gov.…