Virus

Spain sees record death toll with 849 fatalities in 24 hours: govt

MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Once again, Spain hit a new record with 849 people dying of COVID-19 in 24 hours,…

Guinean president announces virus curfew

CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) --  Guinean President Alpha Conde has announced a night-time curfew and restrictions on movement out of the…

12-year-old infected with coronavirus dies in Belgium

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) --A 12-year-old girl confirmed infected with COVID-19 has died in Belgium, health officials said Tuesday. Fatality from…

In Africa, six nations seem so far to be spared coronavirus

NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- Six of Africa's 54 nations are among the last in the world yet to report cases…

From winners to worriers: isolated athletes face mental health risks

by Talek HARRIS HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Fear, stress and money worries: coronavirus lockdown is hard for anyone, but…

AI tool predicts which coronavirus patients get deadly ‘wet lung’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Researchers in the US and China reported Monday they have developed an artificial intelligence tool…

Air Canada to temporarily lay off half its workforce

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- Air Canada announced Monday it would temporarily lay off nearly half of its employees and reduce…

Extreme isolation: world’s last virus-free corners hold tight

by Bernadette Carreon KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- A coronavirus-free tropical island nestled in the northern Pacific may seem the perfect…

At least 348 Filipinos abroad with COVID-19; nine already died due to virus, says DFA

  (Eagle News) – There are at least 348 Filipinos abroad who have contracted COVID-19, and nine of them have…

WATCH: New confirmed cases reported in Canada

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) — EBC Edmonton Bureau Correspondent, Thomas Likness, reports on the current situation in Alberta, Canada.

WATCH: NY nurse manager talks about effects of crisis on dialysis patients

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (Eagle News) — Eagle News International, Las Vegas, interviews a nurse manager from Rogosin Institute, Queens Dialysis…

The sound of coronavirus: Israeli apps helping contain pandemic

By Guillaume Lavallee and Jonah Mandel JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- One app tells you if you've been in the vicinity…

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