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Russia records more than 10,000 new virus cases

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia registered more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday continuing a grim trend that has…

Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ…

US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- America's top infectious diseases official has warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable…

Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders and cut off transport links after the…

Pence to ‘keep distance’ from Trump: White House

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Vice President Mike Pence, whose press secretary tested positive for coronavirus, has decided to…

US adds 1,894 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: tracker

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 1,894 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total…

113-year-old Spanish woman survives coronavirus

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest person living in Spain, has beat the coronavirus…

Los Angeles residents likely confined through July

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- The stay-at-home order for residents of Los Angeles County will likely be extended through…

US Senate threatens sanctions on China over COVID-19 accounting

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Republican senators proposed legislation Tuesday that would empower President Donald Trump to slap sanctions…

Wuhan to test entire population after new virus cluster: state media

WUHAN, China (AFP) -- Wuhan plans to conduct coronavirus tests on the Chinese city's entire population after new cases emerged…

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