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Empty shelves are seen at a Tesco store, in London, Friday, March 13, 2020. 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/Alberto Pezzali)

Empty shelves are seen at a Tesco store, in London, Friday, March 13, 2020. 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/Alberto Pezzali)

March 13, 2020

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UK departs from Europe in virus response, draws criticism
March 13, 2020 1:05 p.m.

UK departs from Europe in virus response, draws criticism

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom stood increasingly apart Friday as countries across Europe and around the world shut schools and universities, scrapped sports tournaments and shuttered bars and restaurants in response to the new coronavirus.