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
US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.
World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe
The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
WHO says 2 staffers have coronavirus, healthcare workers in US begin to test positive
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc
The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.
The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.
Canada temporarily closing borders to non-citizens amid coronavirus outbreak
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak
The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.