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Spain, France take drastic measures to fight coronavirus; Georgia delays presidential primary

Vice President Pence told reporters March 14 that President Trump was suspending all travel to Britain and Ireland, an effort to limit coronavirus contagion. (Video: The Washington Post)
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March 14, 2020 at 11:37 p.m. EDT

President Trump has tested negative for the virus, according to his physician, after days of his apparent reluctance to get tested.

Spain announced a nationwide lockdown as France moved to close all nonessential businesses — including cafes, restaurants and movie theaters — in the latest testament to the coronavirus pandemic’s profound impact on daily life around the globe.

Upheaval continued in the United States, as well, on Saturday as Georgia followed Louisiana’s lead in delaying its presidential primary and three states reported their first coronavirus-related deaths. The United States will be banning travel from the United Kingdom and Ireland beginning Monday at midnight, officials said.

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