Virus

Wuhan tests nearly 10 million people, finds only 300 infections

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China tested almost 10 million people for coronavirus in just over two weeks in Wuhan, the…

COVID-19 recoveries top 4,000 as cases reach almost 19,000

(Eagle News) – The number of COVID-cases in the country reached close to 19,000 as the number of recoveries surpassed…

First Rohingya refugee dies from coronavirus in Bangladesh: official

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) -- A 71-year-old man has become the first Rohingya living in vast refugee camps in Bangladesh to…

US records 743 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday recorded 743 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, according to…

Wuhan doctor at whistleblower’s hospital dies from coronavirus

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A Wuhan doctor who worked with coronavirus whistleblower Li Wenliang died of the virus last week,…

Back to school in masks as Singapore eases virus curbs

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Pupils wearing face masks returned to school in Singapore on Tuesday and some workplaces re-opened as…

Top doctor sparks row with claim virus ‘no longer exists’ in Italy

ROME, Italy (AFP) -- Top scientists, health officials and the WHO on Monday rushed to counter claims made by a…

New York mayor declares 11pm city curfew amid protests

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday declared a city curfew from 11:00…

Thais seek sun and surf as officials re-open some beaches

By Jonathan KLEIN and Pitcha DANGPRASITH in Bangkok PATTAYA, Thailand (AFP) -- People returned to some of Thailand's famed sandy…

Mexico tops 10,000 COVID-19 deaths: government

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's tally of confirmed COVID-19 deaths passed 10,000 on Monday, the health secretary said. News…

COVID deaths decline since April, doubling time slows down, as DOH reconciles late, fresh virus cases

    (Eagle News) – The Department of Health announced declining deaths in the past few weeks as it reported…

COVID-19 special report: Learning from the 1918-1919 Flu Pandemic that killed 50 million worldwide

PHL history professor analyzes the similarities between the two pandemics set a century apart, and what lessons could be learned…

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