Italy's front-line coronavirus heroes, in portraits
The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost unrecognizable behind their masks, scrubs, gloves and hairnets — the flimsy battle armor donned at the start of each shift as the only barrier to contagion.
The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost unrecognizable behind their masks, scrubs, gloves and hairnets — the flimsy battle armor donned at the start of each shift as the only barrier to contagion.
What you need to know today about the coronavirus pandemic
Here are some of today's top stories on the world’s coronavirus pandemic.
Here are some of today's top stories on the world’s coronavirus pandemic.
Italy is 2nd country to surpass China's coronavirus case total
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
‘The pandemic is accelerating’: WHO suggests more aggressive measures be taken to stop COVID-19
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
Worldwide coronavirus infections top 500,000 as Italy reports more than 6,000 new cases
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
'We are collapsing': Coronavirus pummels medics in Spain and Italy
The coronavirus is waging a war of attrition against health care workers throughout the world.
The coronavirus is waging a war of attrition against health care workers throughout the world.
Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus
Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
Asymptomatic individuals may be rapidly spreading COVID-19, according to researchers
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Unconfirmed, aymptomatic cases that may be the cause for the continuing surge in COVID-19 infections, according to health officials.
Seniors play life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos at British nursing home
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
What you need to know today about the COVID-19 pandemic
The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 13,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 292,000.
The death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic has surpassed 13,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 292,000.
UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family
Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.
Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.
At least 72 coronavirus cases linked to one boxing match
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
Man runs marathon distance by going back and forth for almost 7 hours on 23 foot balcony
A man ran a marathon distance on his balcony in Paris by going back and forth on the 23 foot long space.
A man ran a marathon distance on his balcony in Paris by going back and forth on the 23 foot long space.
Global coronavirus cases top 300,000, with 13,000 deaths
The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.
The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the disease notched another grim advance.
More men dying from coronavirus than women, data suggest
A study out of China involving 99 cases found that two-thirds of the patients who required hospitalization were male, while data out of Italy suggests 70 percent of the country’s COVID-19 fatalities involve men.
A study out of China involving 99 cases found that two-thirds of the patients who required hospitalization were male, while data out of Italy suggests 70 percent of the country’s COVID-19 fatalities involve men.
627 deaths in single day in Italy
Italy has an additional 627 coronavirus deaths and 5,986 more positive cases.
Italy has an additional 627 coronavirus deaths and 5,986 more positive cases.
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead