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An empty road is seen in the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, just before sunrise on Monday, March 23, 2020, the day after the German government spoke out more restrictions to avoid the spread of the. Coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

An empty road is seen in the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, just before sunrise on Monday, March 23, 2020, the day after the German government spoke out more restrictions to avoid the spread of the. Coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

March 23, 2020

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Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
March 23, 2020 5:55 a.m.

Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming

PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis stalled efforts for a quick aid package from Congress.