Tag Archives: Virus

The US has surpassed its own daily record of total new Covid-19 infections at least nine times since June 16 

It’s been a month of harrowing milestones set across the country, with the US beating its own daily record of total new coronavirus cases at least nine times.

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Coronavirus: New Avon sellers double during UK lockdown 

There has been a surge in people signing up to sell Avon beauty products over the past few months.

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What happens when flu meets Covid-19? 

How seasonal viruses interact with the coronavirus is unknown – it may lessen or sharpen the pandemic – so flu vaccinations are vital Optimists had hoped Covid-19 might not withstand the blistering heat of a British summer. However those hopes have faded: the virus staged a recent resurgence in Iran amid actual blistering temperatures, and has had no trouble […]

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Trump Administration Aims to Block New Funding for Coronavirus Testing and Tracing 

The resistance to a funding proposal drafted by Senate Republicans has angered several members of the president’s party on Capitol Hill. The F.D.A. has issued emergency approval for pooled testing, a method that allows for much faster tracking of new infections.

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Coronavirus: EU leaders start third day of recovery talks 

As global cases rise by record numbers, EU leaders struggle to reach a deal on a recovery package.

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All quiet in Ibiza as super-rich hide away and young Brits chill by the pool 

With its near-deserted streets and laid-back vibe, the Spanish island is a world away from its pre-pandemic party sceneCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOn the first day of lockdown in Britain, 48 private planes flew into Ibiza. While the island has only officially been open to tourists since the beginning of July, following one of […]

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hospitalized, ‘minor’ issues 

A department spokesperson says Ross has “minor, non-coronavirus related issues.”

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Fauci takes aim at Trump administration, state lawmakers and young Americans: ‘You’re propagating the pandemic’ 

Anthony Fauci made his case to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg as to why it’s time to change the approach to the coronavirus.

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Syria holds parliamentary elections amid new sanctions, crippling economy 

Syrians are voting in parliamentary elections that were delayed twice because of the coronavirus pandemic. The poll is being held for the first time in former opposition strongholds.

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Coronavirus latest: Record single-day increase in cases globally 

The WHO has registered almost 260,000 global COVID-19 cases, a record single-day spike since the start of the pandemic in December. More than 600,000 people have died. Follow DW for the latest.

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White House objects to Senate GOP push for more CDC money for coronavirus testing and tracing 

The White House and Senate Republicans are at odds over the amount of funding that should be given to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention in the next round of stimulus spending, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told CNN on Saturday.

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Johnson plays down prospect of second nationwide lockdown 

Scientists say UK must be ‘ever-vigilant’ to prevent an autumn surge in coronavirus cases

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Trump rules out national mask mandate: Coronavirus live updates 

US president says he will not consider a national mandate requiring face masks despite record rise in new infections.

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Coronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks 

His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings.

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Hong Kong women’s pursuit of career goals more important than ever amid coronavirus 

As the coronavirus outbreak continues into its sixth month in Hong Kong, upending work and home lives, the pursuit of career goals has become even more challenging for women.But fulfilling work aspirations is also more important than ever because it allows women to widen their network exposure, achieve financial independence and improve their perception of s […]

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