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Experts challenge White House's response to pandemic

02:14 Researchers project the number of daily deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. will peak this weekend.U.S. President Donald Trump has ​maintained his administration​'s response is stro

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Mobile apps help people in self quarantine in Colombia

02:26 Colombia is in the middle of its obligatory 19-day lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus. In its first week, the Colombian government sent out a list of Colombian dev

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Russian COVID-19 cases rise to 2,777

Russia has registered a total of 2,777 cases of COVID-19 in 75 regions of the country as of Wednesday, with the number of infected declining to 440 in the last 24 hours from 500 the previous day, of

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Iran's confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000

Iran's confirmed novel coronavirus cases jumped by 3,186 on Monday to a total of 41,495, Iran's health ministry announced. The death toll rose by 117 to reach 2,757, K

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New technology in Colombia to detect infections

02:17 Colombia is looking for ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19.While international flights have been suspended, officials at Bogota's international airport are putting in place

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San Francisco residents flout restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19

02:27 The San Francisco Bay Area became the first region in the U.S. to issue a shelter-in-place order, hoping to curb the spread of coronavirus. But there's some confusion over exactl

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Kremlin official tests positive for coronavirus

A Kremlin official has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson confirmed Friday, adding that the patient has had no recent close contact with President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitr

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UN says contractor in Somalia tested positive for COVID-19

The United Nations in Somalia confirmed on Friday that an employee of a commercial contractor engaged by the UN has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) said th

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Xi says China ready to help Brazil fight COVID-19

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday night that China stands ready to provide assistance within its capacity for Brazil's battle against COVID-19 and help contain the global spread of the corona

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Chinese bank donates coronavirus medical supplies to Hungary

The China Construction Bank on Monday donated 20,000 protective masks to Hungary to help the country contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to a press release from the Chinese Embassy in Hu

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Answer Bank: When should you go to hospital amid COVID-19 pandemic?

Amid the global spread of coronavirus, people around the world are being asked to stay indoors, observe social distancing and avoid crowds. But what happens when you start feeling sick? Medical pr

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Egypt's mosques, churches suspend mass prayers for 2 weeks over COVID-19

Egypt suspended mass prayers in mosques and churches on Saturday for 2 weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19. The government said the decision came in line with the Islamic Law and the national int

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Indian state to close shops, offices in financial capital Mumbai

India’s westerly state of Maharashtra on Friday decided to close all shops and offices except those providing essential services in India’s financial capital Mumbai, Pu

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British government scrambles for plans to address coronavirus

01:57 The UK has reported more than 2,000 cases and over 100 deaths.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally announced all schools will close on Friday.His government has been unde

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Vlog: Malaysia starts movement control to combat COVID-19

Malaysia imposes a 14-day "movement control order" (March 18-31) including closing schools and travel bans to contain #COVID19 spread following a recent spike of cases. Click to see what life looks l

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Reporter's Vlog: UN's first telecommuting day in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Through the camera len of our reporter Xie E, you can have a look of the UN headquarters on its first day (March 16) of telecommuting. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demands all staff work remote

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Hong Kong to quarantine all people from outside starting from Thursday

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will quarantine for 14 days all people entering from outside starting midnight Thursday to prevent the spread o