Tag: Coronavirus

COMMENTARY: China shows off military strength as Beijing eyes new rules for Hong Kong

Are China and the U.S. about to go to war over their…

Over 10,000 to receive potential COVID-19 vaccine in U.K. as studies advance

British researchers testing an experimental vaccine against the new coronavirus are moving…

China omits GDP goal for first time ever to help save coronavirus-ravaged economy

China omitted a 2020 economic growth target for the first time and…

With low coronavirus figures, Australia wants exemption to British quarantine rule

Australia, after bringing its coronavirus outbreak largely under control, said on Friday…

Brazil sees record daily death toll; poised to become world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot

Brazil suffered a record of 1,188 daily coronavirus deaths on Thursday and…

Trump eyes possibility of outdoor campaign rallies during coronavirus pandemic

U.S. President Donald Trump, eager to get back on the road and…

U.S. billionaires richer by $434 billion since coronavirus pandemic began: report

Billionaires in the U.S. grew wealthier by US$434 billion (or C$605 billion)…

Canada, U.S. business group urges cross-border teamwork on post-coronavirus response

WASHINGTON ⁠— Travel between Canada and the United States is still restricted…

COVID-19 nurse with swimsuit under her gown exposes PPE issues in Russia

Health-care workers in Russia are calling for better personal protective equipment (PPE)…

Swarms of hungry locusts bring potential for famine during coronavirus

During the coronavirus pandemic, there’s another plague happening: swarms of hungry locusts.The…

Wuhan bans eating wild animals in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Wuhan, the city in China where the first cases of the novel…

Plans to use coronavirus contact-tracing apps in parts of Europe facing setbacks

Doubts were growing on Thursday over whether ambitious plans by European governments…