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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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