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People travel by canoe in the floating slum of Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday March 21, 2020. Lockdowns have begun in Africa as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000, while Nigeria on Saturday announced it is closing airports to all incoming international flights for one month in the continent's most populous country. Concerns are mounting for the welfare of Nigeria's most vulnerable community on stilts over spread of Covid-19 with little or no chances for social distancing as confirmed positive cases of the disease is on the rise. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

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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.