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WATCH: De Blasio says NYC stepping up distancing enforcement in some parks

By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Some New York City parks will see stepped-up policing to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, among other details on virus-related developments across the city.

Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has the coronavirus, marking the second person in the White House complex known to test positive this week.

AP report: 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports applied for PPP funds

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

At least 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the world’s most dominant Olympic sports system.

WATCH: WHO addresses link between wet markets and coronavirus

By Associated Press

The World Health Organization has said wet markets like those in Wuhan widely linked to the emergence of the new coronavirus were often overcrowded, and good hygiene and food safety standards were not being met.

'We just did our bit:' WWII vets recall war 75 years later

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Seventy-five years after World War II ended in Europe, The Associated Press spoke to veterans who endured mortal danger, oppression and fear.

COVID-19 deaths in Italy exceed 30,000

By Associated Press

The Health Ministry registered 243 deaths on Friday, bringing the total of those who died in the country to 30,201. Italy was the first country in Europe with a major outbreak of the coronavirus.

From misinformation to masks, 4 basic coronavirus questions answered

By Laura Santhanam

As countries around the world, including the United States, are grappling with how to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, what are scientists learning about the virus?…

U.S. approves at-home saliva-based virus test

By Associated Press

U.S. health regulators approved the first saliva-based coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing on coronavirus, jobless numbers

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a news briefing on Friday, during which she addressed the latest unemployment surge, as well as news that an aide to Vice President Mike Pence is infected with the coronavirus.

WATCH: Cuomo says 5-year-old New York boy dies of virus-linked illness

By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

The death of a 5-year-old New York boy is challenging assumptions that children are less susceptible to COVID-19 complications, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.