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Dengue prevention efforts worldwide stifled by coronavirus pandemic
With healthcare systems crumbling in countries around the world, experts say they aren’t sure how world would be able to handle this load
13 Jul 2020 9:36 AM
Indonesia military academy hit by virus outbreak
Of the 1,280 confirmed infections, 991 were cadets and the rest were staff and their family members
12 Jul 2020 6:12 PM
Austria wants EU coronavirus fund to go to 'poorest of the poor'
Austria is one of the 'frugal four' seeking changes to the European Union’s planned coronavirus recovery fund
12 Jul 2020 12:08 PM
Fifth night of protests in front of Serbian parliament
This week’s demonstrations were initially driven by frustration over economically stifling measures to contain the spread of COVID-19
12 Jul 2020 11:48 AM
As virus rages in US, Trump finally wears a mask
Trump has reportedly told aides that wearing a mask would make him look weak and he could not allow media photograph him in one
12 Jul 2020 9:14 AM
China rejects food imports after virus detected in shipments
Worries have risen since a June outbreak in Beijing that was linked to the city’s largest wholesale market
11 Jul 2020 1:36 PM
COVID-19 has hit dozens of Latin leaders, including presidents
A review of official statements from public officials across Latin America found at least 42 confirmed cases of new coronavirus in leaders
11 Jul 2020 9:19 AM
Most adults infected with COVID-19 in South Africa are asymptomatic cases
Majority of COVID-19 infections are going unnoticed, but enrolment process for vaccine trials has shown that far more people are infected
11 Jul 2020 8:51 AM
Oxygen already runs low as COVID-19 surges in South Africa
South Africa, Africa’s most developed country, is a new global hot spot with 238,339 cases overall
10 Jul 2020 4:06 PM
WHO experts to visit China as part of COVID-19 investigation
The WHO mission is politically sensitive, with the US moving to cut ties with it over allegations the agency is biased toward China
10 Jul 2020 2:47 PM
China warns of 'unknown pneumonia' deadlier than COVID-19 in Kazakhstan
This unidentified virus has caused 1,772 deaths in the first six months of 2020, including 628 people in June alone
10 Jul 2020 1:20 PM
Australia slashes citizen returns by half as virus surge worsens
Some five million residents of greater Melbourne were ordered into a six-week lockdown this week in an effort to curb a second wave of virus
10 Jul 2020 11:19 AM
Virus Politics: Americans divided as US hits new COVID-19 record every day
US reported another single-day virus record on Thursday as well with more than 60,500 COVID-19 cases
10 Jul 2020 9:53 AM
Bali island reopens after 3 months of virus lockdown
The local government had granted automatic visa extensions to more than 7,000 tourists who got stranded in the island due to coronavirus
09 Jul 2020 3:59 PM
Burkina Faso's volunteer fighters are no match for jihadists
In an attempt to bolster the army that failed to contain jihadist violence, the government passed a law to arm civilians in January
09 Jul 2020 2:03 PM
Dead bodies kidnapped in Indonesia as traditions clash with virus protocol
Corpse handlers say their job profile itself has changed, with longer hours and some even required to do rituals typically done by families
09 Jul 2020 1:10 PM
With zero new local cases, the second wave of virus also coming down in China
Wearing of masks remains obligatory in most indoor spaces and a proof of health is required for entrance to many venues
09 Jul 2020 12:32 PM
DHL to lay off 2,200 UK workers at Jaguar Land Rover factories
DHL indicated that half of the job cuts are due to a decline in car production and half are the result of anticipated “efficeincy savings”
09 Jul 2020 11:26 AM
Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 12 million
Many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns, while others, such as China and Australia, implement another round in response to a resurgence
09 Jul 2020 9:33 AM
Gilead starts testing inhaled version of remdesivir for COVID-19
Gilead also plans to start additional clinical trials to evaluate remdesivir when used in combination with anti-inflammatory medicines
09 Jul 2020 9:10 AM
Columns
An examination of the events leading up to and during India's devastating second wave of COVID-19.
As the 2024 Lok Sabha elections loom, the political landscape is rife with tension and uncertainty.
Netflix's 'Scoop' delves into Prince Andrew's controversial ties with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing a dim and self-obsessed character.
Fumio Kishida's leadership marks a shift from Shinzo Abe's assertive Japan amid rising tensions with China.