South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Trump says US 'may be banning' China-owned video app TikTok
“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”
“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Scientist charged with visa fraud arrested after she left Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Raccoon goes swimming in backyard pool
A Toronto couple spotted a water-loving raccoon exploring their backyard pool.
A Toronto couple spotted a water-loving raccoon exploring their backyard pool.
Man known as 'Patient Zero' in Burbank hospital recovers from coronavirus, most fingers amputated
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
One California man will undergo reconstructive surgery after most of his fingers were amputated during a two-month hospital stay for coronavirus.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Couple rescues puppies after losing ‘everything’ to Hanna flooding in Mexico
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
Maduro's hold on Venezuela tightens amid coronavirus
More than a year after a young U.S.-backed politician rose up to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader holds a yet stronger grip on power — with a boost from the novel coronavirus.
More than a year after a young U.S.-backed politician rose up to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader holds a yet stronger grip on power — with a boost from the novel coronavirus.
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
The world's biggest COVID-19 vaccine test got underway Monday with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
20-year-old med student creates guide for diagnosing skin conditions on darker skin tones
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
The vast majority of examples of skin conditions or symptoms shown in medical textbooks are of people with white skin. Now, Malone Mukwende, a 20-year-old med student from London is working to change that.
North Korea puts Kaesong city in lockdown over suspected outbreak
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying he believes “the vicious virus” may have entered the country, state media reported Sunday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under total lockdown after a person was found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, saying he believes “the vicious virus” may have entered the country, state media reported Sunday.
Pandemic accelerating move to automated delivery services in Japan
Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life, with social distancing efforts required during the coronavirus pandemic making the push all the more vital.
Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life, with social distancing efforts required during the coronavirus pandemic making the push all the more vital.
A troubling pandemic thought: Are THESE the good old days?
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
One day, will things get so bad that today will be seen as the good old days? In some corners, a bleak dystopian vision is taking hold.
Soccer team with virus outbreak reports 12 more cases
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
The Spanish second-division club at the center of a coronavirus outbreak said Saturday it had 12 new cases, taking the total to 28 infections among players and staff.
Mysterious seeds being mailed could be from China
Several Virginia residents claim to have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that may have originated from China.
Several Virginia residents claim to have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that may have originated from China.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.