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Over 28,000 people are in hospital in Italy including more than 4,000 in intensive care
World
20.08.2024
Italy doctors warn of 'bio bombs' from patients sent to care homes
The US Federal Trade Commission said it has seen rising levels of fraud schemes linked to the coronavirus pandemic
World
20.08.2024
Virus-linked fraud schemes cost US consumers nearly $5 mn
US President Donald Trump addresses a daily coronavirus briefing at the White House, on March 31, 2020
World
20.08.2024
Trump warns US headed for 'very, very painful two weeks'
This picture taken on March 21, 2020 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 22, 2020 shows a demonstration fire of tactical guided weapons at an undisclosed location in North Korea
World
20.08.2024
Europeans on UN Security Council condemn North Korean tests
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning about the coronavirus threat to the world
World 20.08.2024
Coronavirus the worst global crisis since WW II, says UN chief
South Africa's defence minister has condemned reported heavyhandedness and vowed to withdraw soldiers caught abusing their powers
World 20.08.2024
Batons, bullying and handcuffs mar Africa's virus shutdowns
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro insists the coronavirus is just a "little flu" and opposed the self-isolation measures now observed by half the wold's population
World 20.08.2024
Anti-quarantine Bolsonaro isolates himself politically
Facebook's "community help" feature for emergencies will be activated to enable users to offer or receive help locally during the coronavirus pandemic
World 20.08.2024
Facebook feature lets people reach out for help in pandemic
Abiy's rule has been marred by widespread ethnic violence
World 20.08.2024
Ethiopia defers landmark August vote due to coronavirus
Shoppers stand in a queue as they wait to enter the Jabulani Mall in Soweto
World 20.08.2024
Soweto locals fear lockdown will lead to increased crime
Tunisians angered by a coronavirus lockdown gather outside a government office on the outskirts of the capital
World 20.08.2024
Hundreds of Tunisians protest virus lockdown
The president of the Holland America Line has appealed for a port to allow the coronavirus-stricken cruise ship the Zaandam to dock
World 20.08.2024
Cruise ship operator urges 'compassion,' warns more may die
Coronavirus is spreading uncontrollably through the crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, its captain said.
World 20.08.2024
US Navy captain says carrier faces dire coronavirus threat: reports
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