Vice President Mike Pence says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking at the issue of masks 'as a protective measure' for all Americans
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About 1,000 of more than 4,000 crew members have been tested so far. The official said about 1,000 sailors have been moved ashore in Guam and that is expected to rise to 3,000 in the coming days.
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