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UK Records 917 More Daily COVID-19 Deaths in Latest Official Statistics
The number of new infections from the disease climbed by 5,234, leaving Britain with 78,991 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the health ministry said in its update.
Many Who Died of Covid-19 May Have Had Delayed Ventilator Support, Says Study
The research assessed data obtained from 21 hospitals in Wuhan, China of the demographic, comorbidity, and respiratory support provided to 168 patients who died of COVID-19 between January 21 to 30.
Cuba Hits Out at 'Cruel' US Sanctions During Coronavirus Pandemic
The communist-run single-party island is finding it tough to source medical supplies and has already recorded 564 coronavirus cases and 15 deaths.
WHO Chief Warns of 'Deadly Resurgence' of Covid-19 if Lockdowns Are Lifted Prematurely
The WHO Director-General said there had been a 'welcome slowing' of epidemics in Italy, Germany, Spain and France, but there had been an 'alarming acceleration' elsewhere including community transmission in 16 countries of Africa.
Fifty COVID-19 Cases Aboard French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle: Ministry
None of the 50 crew who tested positive for COVID-19 have suffered "worsening health" so far, the armed forces ministry said in a statement.
US Lawmakers Urge China to Shut Down 'Wet Markets' Amid Coronavirus Crisis
A wet market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is believed to be the source of the coronavirus pandemic that began in December last year, crossing from animals to humans.
Despite High Death Toll, US Optimistic as Coronavirus Curve Appears to Flatten
New York is bearing the brunt of the United States' deadly coronavirus pandemic, accounting for around half the number of deaths across the country.
Bernie Sanders, the Socialist Outsider, Bids White House Dream Farewell
In remarks Wednesday announcing the suspension of his campaign, Sanders noted that he is 300 delegates behind Biden in the race for the nominating convention.
Vladimir Putin Orders Bonuses for 'Frontline' Coronavirus Medics
Putin listed the bonuses as part of new measures to support Russians during the epidemic after health officials reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases.
South Korea Imposes New Coronavirus Travel Restrictions, Announces $29.5 Billion in Business Aid
South Korea will temporarily suspend visa waivers for citizens of countries that have imposed travel bans on South Koreans, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said.
Pakistan's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 4,072, Death Toll Rises to 58
Pakistan's novel coronavirus cases rose to 4,072 on Wednesday, as Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa directed his top commanders to provide full support to the federal and provincial governments in combating the pandemic which has killed 58 people in t...
Snippet of UN Security Council Meet Made Public after Criticism on Lack of Transparency
The part of the meeting made public online was short -- just 10 minutes -- and addressed events in Mali, where the government is fighting a jihadist insurgency.
Revered South African Hindu Spiritual Leader Cremated in Live Broadcast Due to Covid-19
Swami Premananda Puri, 74, died of pneumonia and two COVID-19 tests conducted as a precautionary procedure by specialists treating him were both confirmed negative, officials of the Sri Ramakrishna Dham
Hydroxychloroquine: All You Need to Know About the Malaria Drug and Coronavirus Treatment
President Donald Trump and members of his administration are growing emphatic in promoting an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19, even though scientists say more testing is needed before it's proven safe and effective agai...
Turkey to Curb Some Troop Movement in Syria as Coronavirus Cases Jump
Turkey, which is ninth globally in coronavirus cases, has curbed much social movement, mostly sealed its borders and shuttered businesses.
Trump Calls Covid-19 Fight an ‘All-out Military Operation’ as More Than 3.3 Lakh Americans Get Infected
Trump said he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country.
