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Asia Today: Philippine capital's virus lockdown to be eased
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to ease a mild coronavirus lockdown in the capital and four outlying provinces to further reopen the country’s battered economy despite having the most infections in Southeast Asia
August 18, 2020PNG demands China explain COVID-19 vaccine trial on miners
Papua New Guinea says it has halted the arrival of Chinese workers after a Chinese mining company claimed to have immunized employees against COVID-19 in an apparent vaccination trial
August 21, 2020Opioid overdoses on the rise despite telemedicine
Experts say telehealth still isn't reaching key groups suffering from addiction.
August 24, 2020
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Asia Today: Many schools close again amid South Korea spike
South Korea is closing schools and switching back to remote learning in the greater capital area as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit daily increases in coronavirus cases
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Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19
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1st documented COVID-19 reinfection isn't surprising, but may offer clues about virus
Doctors say the virus's ability to strike a person twice is no cause for alarm.
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The Latest: SKorea closes schools in greater capital area
South Korea is closing schools and switching back to remote learning in the greater capital area as the country counted its 12th straight day of triple-digit daily increases in coronavirus cases
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August 24
Crowd shatters glass to get to Idaho House session on virus
A special legislative session in Idaho to deal with the coronavirus pandemic started with angry spectators shattering a glass door and rushing into the House of Representatives gallery that had limited seating because of the virus
August 24
August 24
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far
The hundreds of thousands of bikers who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have departed western South Dakota
August 24
August 24
Florida judge: Reopening public schools 'disregards safety'
A Florida judge temporarily blocked Gov_ Ron DeSantis and top education officials from forcing public schools to reopen brick-and-mortar classrooms amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, ruling that the state’s order “arbitrarily disregards safety.”
August 24
August 24
As world grapples with pandemic, schools are the epicenter
Places around the world are struggling to reopen public places, trying to bring some normalcy to everyday life
August 24
August 24
Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid virus
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and it lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century
August 24
August 24
COVID-19 is ‘a crisis within a crisis’ for homeless people
Homeless people are among the most vulnerable populations in the COVID-19 pandemic, yet they’re largely invisible victims
August 24
August 24
UN cautions that virus plasma treatment still experimental
The World Health Organization is cautioning that using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat other patients is still considered an experimental therapy
August 24
August 24
Irish leader forced to defend govt future amid golf scandal
Ireland’s prime minister has been forced to defend the future of his government as criticism mounted over a golf event attended by senior politicians despite a ban on large gatherings amid the pandemic
August 24
August 24
WHO: Children aged 6-to-11 should wear masks at times, too
Just as millions of children head back to school, the World Health Organization says those aged 6 to 11 should wear masks in some cases to help fight the spread of coronavirus
August 24
August 24
Opioid overdoses on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say telehealth still isn't reaching key groups suffering from addiction.
August 24
August 24
Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases
South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases after social distancing restrictions were tightened nationwide
August 24
August 24
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump says the federal government has granted emergency authorization for treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma
August 24
August 24
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump says the federal government has granted emergency authorization for treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma
August 24
August 24
The Latest: As virus spikes, S. Korea tightens restrictions
South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases as officials tighten social distancing restrictions nationwide to combat what they describe as the biggest crisis since the emergence of COVID-19
August 24
August 24
Trump, FDA tout COVID-19 convalescent plasma treatment, but some express concerns
"We're encouraged by the early promising data," the FDA commissioner says.
August 24
August 24
India's virus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
India’s coronavirus caseload has topped 3 million, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south
August 24
August 23
UK leader urges parents to let kids to return to school
Britain’s prime minister is asking parents to set aside their fears and send their children back to school next month when the nation’s schools fully reopen for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut then down more than five months ago
August 23
August 23
Returning vacationers drive Italy's surge in COVID cases
Vacationers returning from Mediterranean resorts are helping to fuel coronavirus caseloads in Italy, with numbers of infections rising for a seventh straight day Sunday
August 23
August 23
5 unanswered medical questions about coronavirus
When are we going to have a safe and effective vaccine?
August 23
August 23
How starving public health fueled a COVID fire in Florida
Florida is both a microcosm and a cautionary tale for America
August 23
August 23
New Austrian coronavirus measures snarl traffic at border
Authorities in Austria say traffic was backed up for as much as 12 hours on the southern border after new coronavirus safety measures were imposed on all travelers entering the country
August 23
August 23
South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels
Churches were closed and professional baseball games were played in empty stadiums as South Korea stepped up measures nationwide to fight a resurgence in coronavirus cases that has raised concerns that the epidemic is getting out of control
August 23
August 23
Asia Today: S. Korea counts 397 new cases as virus rebounds
South Korea has added 397 new cases to its coronavirus caseload in a 10th day of triple-digit increases as the speed of viral spread nears the levels last seen during the worst of the outbreak in spring
August 23
August 23
AP Explains: How India's fast-growing cases topped 3 million
India's coronavirus cases have passed 3 million, with the country reporting the world's biggest daily jump in new infections as the disease continues to spread from cities to rural areas
August 23
August 23
The Latest: South Korea sees steady rise in virus cases
China reports 12 new confirmed coronavirus cases and no additional deaths
August 23
August 22
Georgia becomes 10th state to top 5,000 virus deaths
Georgia has become the 10th state in the nation to report that it has surpassed 5,000 deaths caused by COVID-19
August 22
August 22
Dozens of WWII veterans to gather in Hawaii amid pandemic
They will gather in Pearl Harbor for the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender,
August 22
August 22
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
The account claimed to throw "COVID parties" at Arizona State University.
August 22
August 22
Ketamine that's injected during arrests draws new scrutiny
A young Black man named Elijah McClain died in suburban Denver after injection.
August 22
August 22
Some have no COVID symptoms: Could the common cold be a reason?
Some infected with the novel coronavirus never develop symptoms.
August 22
August 22
As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts
As more universities plan to keep classes online this fall, it’s leading to conflict between students who say they deserve tuition discounts and college leaders who insist remote learning is worth the full cost
August 22
August 22
Asia Today: S. Korea imposes strict measures to stem spread
South Korea is banning large gatherings, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from professional sports in unprecedented restrictions as it battles the spread of the coronavirus
August 22
August 22
Miami ICU nurse: I have never in my life seen so many deaths
Every breath is a struggle
August 22
August 22
Acid produced during digestion helps explain why cancer worsens with age
Methylmalonic acid is a byproduct of fat and protein digestion.
August 22
August 22
The Latest: S Korea orders nationwide pandemic restrictions
South Korea is banning large gatherings, shutting nightspots and churches and removing fans from professional sports nationwide in an attempt to slow a resurgence of coronavirus infections
August 22
August 21
Top 5 unanswered questions about COVID-19
Experts are still trying to solve several mysteries about the virus, including how susceptible children are and how long immunity may last.
August 21
August 21
Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges
Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus
August 21
August 21
GMA3: What You Need to Know 08/21/2020
New saliva test authorized for COVID-19; Illinois’ plan to transform the juvenile justice system; How to stay optimistic while facing an uncertain future
August 21
August 21
15 Minnesotans catch coronavirus at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Fifteen Minnesota residents have contracted the coronavirus after being exposed during the 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota
August 21
August 21
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll
August 21
August 21
Dozens of WWII veterans to gather in Hawaii amid pandemic
Several dozen aging U.S. veterans will gather on a ship in Pearl Harbor next month to mark the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, even if it means the vulnerable group may be risking their lives again amid the coronavirus pandemic
August 21
August 21
Michigan appeals court upholds governor's emergency powers
Michigan's appeals court says Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency declarations and orders to curb the coronavirus clearly fall within the scope of her legal powers
August 21
August 21
Malta, once nearly virus-free, sees COVID-19 resurgence
The Mediterranean island nation of Malta only recorded 673 infections during the first four months of Europe's coronavirus emergency, and had brought its active cases down to a mere three by mid-July
August 21
August 21
California's jobless rate improves; economy still struggling
California added more than 140,000 jobs in July and lowered its unemployment rate to 13.3%
August 21
August 21
Hit by virus surge, Hong Kong offers free tests to everyone
Hong Kong will offer free coronavirus tests to all of its residents starting Sept. 1 as it grapples with its worst outbreak since the pandemic began
August 21
August 21
German doctors examine Russian dissident Navalny in Siberia, deem him fit enough to fly to Berlin
German doctors examine Russian dissident Navalny in Siberia, deem him fit enough to fly to Berlin
August 21