Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, will suspend all passenger and transit flights for two weeks to stymie the spread of the new coronavirus By…
Philippines isolates hundreds of health workers as coronavirus cases rise in south-east Asia | World news
More than 670 Filipino health workers have been quarantined over fears they were exposed to coronavirus, while others have resorted to using bin bags for protection as case numbers rise…
Philippines isolates hundreds of health workers as coronavirus cases rise in south-east Asia | Coronavirus outbreak
More than 670 Filipino health workers have been quarantined over fears they were exposed to coronavirus, while others have resorted to using bin bags for protection as case numbers rise…
The Latest: New Zealand preparing for four-week lockdown
WELLINGTON, New Zealand. — The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 339,000 people and killed more than 14,700. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms…
Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation
CHICAGO — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. “Annoyed” is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. “Scared, confused, worried.” She was supposed…
Grieving and saying goodbye in the time of coronavirus
CHICAGO — Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a Mass celebrating his 87 years of life “will be held at a later date.” Such…
Business Fallout: Airport jobs lost; Marriott furloughs
Marriott said that it will furlough thousands of corporate employees at its U.S. headquarters and globally March 22, 2020, 9:07 PM 4 min read The rapid worldwide spread of the…
Italy’s restrictions grow more specific in bid to slow virus
SOAVE, Italy — In its most far-reaching measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, Italy is slowing industrial production nationwide, while the hardest-hit region of Lombardy banned any outdoor exercise…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
The death toll from the global coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 13,600 people worldwide and sickened more than 318,000 March 22, 2020, 7:52 PM 5 min read The death toll from…
Belgian with 20% lung capacity starts home mask sewing army
A Belgian woman with only 20% of normal lung capacity heard that her caregivers were short of masks because of the coronavirus pandemic By VIRGINIA MAYO Associated Press March 22,…
COVID-19 lung patterns show few clues for treating pneumonia
WASHINGTON — Scans of the lungs of the sickest COVID-19 patients show distinctive patterns of infection, but so far those clues offer little help in predicting which patients will pull…
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for virus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press March 22, 2020, 6:32 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON…