Trump expects US death rate to peak ‘in two weeks’ amid warning it could kill 200,000
Donald Trump has said coronavirus deaths in the US are expected to peak in two weeks – as his top scientific adviser warned the outbreak … Read more
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Infant under one year becomes youngest Covid19 victim
An infant who tested positive for the coronavirus has died in Chicago, USA, Illinois authorities announced.
It was the first known death of a child … Read more
US – Feels like we are working in Chernobyl – Doctors write their wills amidst Covid19 fears
Doctors the world over take an oath to fight against illness and help to make their patients get better; they fight death every day, hands … Read more
Trump retracts decision of calling for a quarantine for Covid-19 hotspots
President Donald Trump retracted the decision of calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
He added that a … Read more
Photo Story: Altruism in time of crisis
A basket of home sewn masks made by Darcie Nuttall, (R) who shares a drink with a friend, is available for those in need to … Read more
Coronavirus predicted it could kill 81,000 in U.S.
The coronavirus pandemic could kill more than 81,000 people in the United States in the next four months and may not subside until June, according … Read more
Donald Trump signs $2.2trn relief bill as New York pleads for hospital beds
Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2trn (£1.8tn) coronavirus relief bill to help American citizens and businesses affected by the outbreak.
The US president … Read more
Harry and Meghan have ‘moved to California’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have left Canada to set up their new home in California, according to reports.
Harry and Meghan, with their … Read more
Virus cases spike on US aircraft carrier
The number of coronavirus cases on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean has spiked to at least 23, with authorities moving … Read more
Photo Story: Medical aid from the US arrives in Italy
A worker in a shed of the Rho fair unloads medical material from the United States sent to help the Lombardy region to deal with … Read more
Photo Story: Coronavirus vaccine proceeding faster than usual, but would still take at least a year
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the timeline for the development of a coronavirus vaccine was proceeding … Read more
China offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday that he would have China’s support in fighting the coronavirus, … Read more
The US has the most cases of coronavirus worldwide
The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country, with more than 85,500 positive tests.
According to the latest figures collated … Read more
Photo Story: ‘Faith not Fear’
A neighbourhood wall displays a message as a resident walks past during restriction measures to combat the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 which causes the Covid-19 … Read more
Record unemployment claims in US
More than three million people filed for unemployment benefits in the US last week. The New York Times reports that this is a record figure.
FBI thwarts hospital bombing
A man suspected of planning to attack a hospital treating coronavirus cases in the US state of Missouri died after a shootout with the FBI, … Read more
US death toll surges past 1,000, Half of NY face infection
The U.S. death toll was at 1,042 early Thursday after eclipsing 600 on Tuesday. Globally, more than 21,200 people have been killed by the virus, … Read more
US Senate passes largest economic stimulus in US history
The US Senate has passed a $2.2tn emergency relief package as the coronavirus pandemic devastates the economy, marking the biggest rescue deal of its kind … Read more
Those who intentionally spread coronavirus in the USA could be charged as terrorists
The U.S. Justice Department’s No. 2 official warned that people who intentionally spread the coronavirus could face criminal charges under America’s terrorism laws.
In … Read more
US authorities warns of malicious websites, emails and scams capitalizing on Covid-19 pandemic
American officials are cautioning residents about several fraud schemes, including malicious websites, email scams and suspicious links, designed to prey on vulnerable people in the … Read more
Deal reached on $2-trillion coronavirus stimulus bill — largest by far in U.S. history
US senators and Trump administration officials have reached an agreement on a massive economic stimulus bill to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, … Read more
Trump wants to ease lockdown by mid-April
US President Donald Trump has announced he wants the US lockdown relaxed by my mid-April, saying that current measures will lead to an economic slowdown … Read more
40% of US under lockdown by tomorrow as WHO sees country as next epicentre
The World Health Organisation indicated the United States as the next big epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic as the North American country experienced a very … Read more
Italy requests US military support for coronavirus battle
The government of Italy has made a direct appeal to Defense Secretary Mark Esper for US military aid in combating coronavirus, according to a US … Read more
Harvey Weinstein ‘tests positive for coronavirus in prison’
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the … Read more
New York State accounts for 5% of global cases
Confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State have risen by nearly a third in one day to more than 15,700, as authorities warn of widespread … Read more
Trump activates National Guard in three states
President Trump announced Sunday that the federal government has activated the National Guard to assist New York, California and Washington, three of the states hit … Read more
USA Centre for Disease Control’s online “Coronavirus Self-checker”
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a “Coronavirus Self-checker” for people concerned they may have symptoms of the disease as … Read more
U.S. VP Pence tests negative for coronavirus after aide tested positive
US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen have tested negative for the coronavirus as three American states with a combined population of 70 … Read more
There are more than 18,000 cases of coronavirus in the US
There are 18,170 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States according to CNN Health’s tally of US cases that are detected and tested in the … Read more