After 11 weeks of lockdown, the first train departed Wednesday morning from a re-opened Wuhan, the origin point for the coronavirus pandemic, as residents once again were allowed to travel in and out of the sprawling central Chinese city.

Wuhan’s unprecedented lockdown served as a model for countries battling the coronavirus around the world. With restrictions now lifted, Hubei’s provincial capital embarks on another experiment: resuming business and ordinary life while seeking to keep the number of new cases down.

As of just after midnight Wednesday, the city’s 11 million residents are now permitted to leave without special authorization as long as a mandatory smartphone application powered by a mix of data-tracking and government

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David and Victoria Beckham praise healthcare workers on One World: Together At Home

David and Victoria Beckham praised healthcare workers around the world as they took part in the One World: Together At Home Special concert on Saturday.

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Christine and the Queens’ Héloïse Letissier was among the performers on Global Citizen’s all-star One World: Together at Home broadcast. She sang “People, I’ve been sad” and “Mountains (we met)” from her new La vita nuova EP. Watch both performances below.

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John Legend and Sam Smith Duet on 'Stand By Me' During 'One World' Concert

John Legend and Sam Smith once again put their voices together for charity. This time, it was for the Lady Gaga-curated One World: Together at Home concert on Saturday (April 18), which aired simultaneously on multiple networks and streaming services.The two award-winning musicians performed a duet of Ben E.

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Billie Joe Armstrong Sings ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’ For ‘One World’ Concert

Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” received a touching new context on Saturday night (Apr. 18), when frontman Billie Joe Armstrong performed the song for the One World: Together At Home telecast.After playing Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” for iHeartMedia’s recent pandemic benefit special, Armstrong played another American Idiot standout for One World.

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Lady Gaga, Beyonce kick off TV 'love letter' celebrating coronavirus frontline workers

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Jennifer Lopez Delivers Emotional Rendition of Barbra Streisand's 'People' During 'One World' Special

Jennifer Lopez gave us all the feels.

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Jennifer Lopez Delivers Emotional Rendition of Barbra Streisand’s ‘People’ During ‘One World’ Special

Jennifer Lopez gave us all the feels.

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Lizzo Belts Out ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ For One World: Together At Home Performance

She put the sing in single, and now, Lizzo is putting a little love back into the hearts of millions around the globe affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Performing from her home, Lizzo closed her eyes, felt every note, and performed ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ during the Lady Gaga curated event, One World: Together At Home.

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Coronavirus deaths in Canada approach 1,500; 33,000 people diagnosed

Canada surpassed 33,000 cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday as the prime minister announced the extension of the U.S. border closure and the military was deployed to long-term care homes in Montreal.

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Business future uncertain in Canmore due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Here's an important reminder from Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello: It's still a wonderful world. During tonight's One World: Together at Home concert with Global Citizen, the Hollywood couple came together to perform a heartfelt rendition of "What a Wonderful World." With candles lit in the background, Shawn took over the piano while Camila showcased her fantastic voice.

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Whether up on stage or from the comfort of her own home, Lizzo always delivers an amazing performance. On Saturday, the 31-year-old performed "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Otis Redding from the comfort of her own home during the One World: Together at Home concert. Lizzo, who seemingly performed from her bathroom—possibly for better acoustics—blew us away with her rendition of Otis Redding's song that's appropriate of the times we're currently living in amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "It's been too hard living, oh my...

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Tom Hanks Reveals Rita Wilson Had A ‘Tougher Time’ With COVID-19 Battle

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Watch Kacey Musgraves Perform “Rainbow” on One World: Together at Home

Kacey Musgraves was one of many musicians to perform during One World: Together at Home broadcast to benefit frontline workers and the World Health Organization. Musgraves did a live rendition of “Rainbow” from her album Golden Hour. Check it out below.

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Stevie Wonder brings fans to tears with Bill Withers tribute on One World: Together At Home

Stevie Wonder brought fans to tears with a powerful tribute to the late musician Bill Withers as he took part in the One World: Together At Home Special concert on Saturday.

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Prince Harry 'incredibly proud' of hero WW2 veteran Capt Tom Moore's fundraising efforts

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Lady Gaga Kicks Off 'One World: Together at Home' Special With 'Smile' Performance

Lady Gaga is spreading joy across the globe.

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Nick Cordero's Wife Reveals His Leg Will Be Amputated Amid Coronavirus Battle

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Beyoncé Celebrates the 'True Heroes' Working Amid Coronavirus During 'One World: Together at Home' Special

Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Watch Lizzo Sing Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” on One World: Together at Home

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Prince Louis Keeps Hanging Up Prince William and Kate Middleton's Video Calls

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Watch Paul McCartney Play “Lady Madonna” on One World: Together at Home

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Here's Why Lady Gaga Is Not Asking Fans to Donate During 'One World' Special

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Beyonce Highlights Deadly Impact of Coronavirus on Black Americans During 'One World' Concert

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Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Khloé Kardashian Has Been Paying Elderly Customers’ Grocery Tabs

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Michael Buble Sings Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ For ‘One World: Together At Home’

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Lady Gaga Kicks Off ‘One World: Together At Home’ Special With ‘Smile’ Performance

Lady Gaga is spreading joy across the globe.

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Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Morgue worker 'had to use bedsheets to carry up to 80 corpses because body bags ran out'

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Canadian Broadway star Nick Cordero to have leg amputated after COVID-19 complications

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Employee in southwest Calgary tests positive for COVID-19, 7-Eleven officials say

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Harvey’s makes unique use of hockey sticks during coronavirus pandemic

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Watch Lady Gaga Perform “Smile” on One World: Together at Home

Lady Gaga was just one of many artists to perform during Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home broadcast to benefit frontline workers and the World Health Organization. During her set, Lady Gaga performed Charlie Chaplin’s song “Smile,” which was popularized by Nat King Cole. Watch it happen below.

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Stevie Wonder Pays Tribute to Bill Withers With 'Lean on Me' Cover During 'One World' Concert

Stevie Wonder honored his late friend Bill Withers during the One World: Together at Home concert on Sunday (April 18). Withers died from heart complications on March 30 at age 81.The legendary Wonder, sitting at his home piano, told viewers: "During hardships like this, we have to lean on each other for help.

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AUPE slams UCP for ‘shoddy surgical masks’ provided to front-line workers fighting COVID-19

Alberta’s largest public sector union said Saturday that it was concerned over “shoddy surgical masks” being provided to front-line workers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Marquis Downs is hoping for a 51st racing season

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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump says ‘LIBERATE’ Virginia tweet intended to defend second amendment rights

At a coronavirus task force briefing on Saturday, U.S. President Trump defended his “LIBERATE” Virginia tweet saying it was intended to defend second amendment rights and disagreed that it was an inappropriate time to discuss the subject.

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Some American states will lift coronavirus restrictions in coming week, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Texas and Vermont will allow certain businesses to reopen on Monday while still observing coronavirus-related precautions and Montana will begin lifting restrictions on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Okanagan animation studio creates lighthearted, wash-your-hands animation jam

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Coronavirus outbreak: Some U.S. states to start reopening as soon as Monday, Trump says

At a daily briefing alongside the coronavirus task force on Saturday, U.S. President Trump said Texas and Vermont would begin opening certain businesses as early as Monday while the state of Montana would begin easing lockdown restrictions starting Friday.

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Issues continue to plague coronavirus-ravaged B.C. prison, officers’ union says

With the novel coronavirus outbreak at a federally-run B.C. prison continuing to worsen among inmates and corrections officers, the officers’ union says issues are still plaguing efforts to control the spread.

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Winnipeg should reallocate city workers amid COVID-19 pandemic, not lay them off: councillor

Some 674 Winnipeg city workers are facing layoffs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Wuhan, China’s coronavirus epicentre, ends 76-day lockdown

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