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Coronavirus pushes 3.3 million to claim US jobless benefits

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic sparked an explosion of Americans filing for…

Spain virus death toll tops 4,000

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- The coronavirus death toll in Spain surged to 4,089 after 655 people died within 24 hours,…

Chinese city eases virus lockdown but life is far from normal

by Jing Xuan TENG HUANGGANG, China (AFP) -- Banners warning that playing cards together is suicide and guards yelling at…

Romania health official resigns as country struggles to stem virus

BUCHAREST, Romania (AFP) -- Romania's Health Minister Victor Costache resigned on Thursday following criticism of the government over its handling…

Wuhan lockdown bought health systems vital time: study

by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) -- The lockdown in the Chinese outbreak city of Wuhan brought the COVID-19 epidemic…

Iran reports 157 new virus deaths, imposes intercity ban

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran on Thursday announced 157 new deaths from coronavirus, raising the official number of fatalities to…

London hospitals facing ‘tsunami’ of virus patients: NHS official

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Hospitals in the British capital are being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients, the head of an…

Germany ramps up coronavirus tests to 500,000 a week

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany has boosted its coronavirus test rate to 500,000 a week, a virologist said Thursday, adding…

Iraq extends nationwide curfew until April 11

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The Iraqi government said Thursday that it will extend a countrywide lockdown it imposed in response…

Tokyo urged to stay home at weekend as virus cases climb

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's governor urged residents to stay home this weekend, warning of a possible "explosion" of the…

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