Virus

US hits record 2,228 deaths in past 24 hours: Johns Hopkins tally

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States recorded 2,228 deaths related to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 24…

On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study

by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A one-time lockdown won't halt the novel coronavirus and…

Trump announces funding halt to World Health Organization

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization…

France reports 762 more coronavirus deaths

PARIS, France (AFP) -- France on Tuesday reported 762 more COVID-19 deaths in hospitals and nursing homes, bringing its total…

New York City coronavirus deaths suspected to be more than 10,000

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The number of coronavirus-linked deaths in New York City soared past 10,000 on Tuesday…

Pandemic causing deep recession, and it could get worse: IMF

by Heather SCOTT Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into…

99-year-old WWII vet beats coronavirus in Brazil

BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Brazil was released from the hospital with military honors…

Malawi announces 21-day COVID-19 lockdown

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AFP) -- Malawi's President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday announced that the landlocked country will implement a 21-day lockdown…

Virus is snarling supply chains across US, survey says

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Almost all US companies surveyed in the last half of March said the coronavirus…

Pharma giants Sanofi, GSK working on COVID vaccine for 2021

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Pharma giants Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline will join forces to work on a coronavirus vaccine they hope…

Romania extends coronavirus lockdown for another month

BUCHAREST, Romania (AFP) -- Romania on Tuesday extended its nationwide lockdown for another month in a bid to slow the…

Pandemic recovery will require more, coordinated stimulus: IMF

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- After the pandemic ends, governments will have to provide even more cash infusions to help…

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