03:10 More in our week-long series, a “Return to theFrontlines of theCOVID-19pandemic.”In the last few weeks, the U.S. Midwest has experienced a surge inCOVID-19 cases.Officials in Chi
02:12 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has issued a new stay-at-home advisory following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the city.The measures will take effect Monday and last for 30 days.The
As infections of COVID-19 surge past 11 million throughout the U.S., and with cases on the rise in 48 states, governors and mayors across the country are imposing restrictions to
Austria will implement a new lockdown from next Tuesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the country's national news agency reported citing a draft regulation.The Austri
Austria will implement a new lockdown from next Tuesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the country's national news agency reported citing a draft regulation.The Austria Press Agency said all non-ess
02:39 ManyEuropeancountriesare reportingan “autumn surge”in COVID-19 cases, it is the beginning of summer in the southern hemisphere.In Brazil,instead of staying at home,manypeopleared
Apple has seen its market value hit $2trn for the first time as shares in US tech companies enjoy a surge in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.The iPhone-maker's stock reached the milestone
02:31 Hospitals in the U.S. states of Florida, Texas and California are being stretched to capacity following a surge in COVID-19 cases.This week, Florida saw more than 12,000 new case
South Africa on Friday confirmed 13,373 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total tally to 337,594 in the country, said South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Meanwhile, the
01:43 COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the United States, with almost 3.5 million cases and more than 130,000 deaths so far.Doctors say masks are an important part of stopping the s
02:26 As states across the U.S. battle the "summer surge" in coronavirus cases, hospitals are once again coming under immense pressure.The challenge isn't just saving lives, hospitals
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday reported 212,326 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase since COVID-19 broke out. The
02:38 The American Pyrotechnics Association predicts 2020 will see an all-time high in consumer fireworks sales and use.After months of coronavirus lockdowns in many states and protest
Profits of China's major industrial firms rose 6 percent year on year to 582.3 billion yuan (82.28 billion U.S. dollars) in May due to the easing of cost pressures on producers and gradual recover
02:48 The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protestshavehad a significant negative impact on many businesses across the U.S.But that's not the case for owners ofgunshops and shooting ra
01:28 The home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.The facility is meant to help handle a surge in COVID-19 cases.It can house 4,400 p
South Africa reported on Sunday a sharp surge in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, two days after the easing of restrictions following a five-week lockdown. The total number of confirmed COV