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    'Be afraid of Covid': New York governor Cuomo blasts Trump over coronavirus 'denial' – video

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    New York governor Andrew Cuomo has denounced Donald Trump over remarks he made telling Americans ‘to get out there’ and not fear Covid-19. Cuomo attacked Trump’s comments as ‘just more denial’ after the president returned from the White House following a three-night stay at the Walter Reed national military medical center. ‘Don’t be afraid of Covid? No. Be afraid of Covid. It can kill you. Don’t be cavalier.’
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    Investigation shows governor’s political machine has received money from more than a third of New York’s billionaire familiesJoin us for a live digital event with former attorney general Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in 2020, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register nowGovernor Andrew Cuomo of New York has stood firm against intensifying pressure to avert massive budget cuts by raising taxes on the many billionaires who live in his state. Related: ‘Egregious’ distancing violations at Chainsmokers charity concert – Cuomo Continue reading… More

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    President calls negative hydroxychloroquine study 'a Trump enemy statement' – live

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    CDC releases reopening guidelines for businesses, schools and transit – live

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