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Italy to Start Experimental Coronavirus Immunity Testing in Early May
Italy will be administering coronavirus immunity tests on 150,000 people initially as they make efforts to reopen after shutdown.
Russia Postpones Red Square Victory Parade over Coronavirus
This year's parade was meant to be a major showcase for Putin, with world leaders and veterans from all over Russia invited to watch and take part in events over four days.
Mandate Expires for Israel's Benny Gantz to Form Government
Benny Gantz had been given a deadline of midnight by President Reuven Rivlin to reach a deal with Netanyahu.
Mourning a 'Supermom': US Faces Rise in Healthcare Workers Dying From Coronavirus
Madhvi Aya, physician's assistant is among 51 US healthcare workers identified as having died after being diagnosed with or showing symptoms of the coronavirus.
'Please Quarantine Politics': WHO Chief in the Eye of Covid-19 Pandemic as Trump Guns for Tedros
After a hefty barrage of criticism from Trump last week, Tedros warned that 'if you don't want many more body-bags then you refrain from politicising' the pandemic.
New York City Coronavirus Deaths Suspected to be More Than 10,000
New York's health department announced almost 4,000 people who were never tested positive were presumed to have died from coronavirus.
Coronavirus-Hit Princess Cruises to Anchor All Voyages Till End of June
Princess Cruises had previously said it would suspend the voyages of all its 18 ships till May 10, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week extended its "no sail order" for all cruise ships for up to 100 days.
France Extends Coronavirus Lockdown to May 1, Borders with Non-European Countries to Remain Shut
Schools would start to reopen from May 11 but restaurants and cafes across France would remain shut due to the pandemic.
UK Coronavirus Deaths Rise above 11,000, Government Grapples with Economic Toll
The British death toll is the fifth highest globally and a senior scientific adviser to the government has said the country risks becoming the worst-hit in Europe.
US Supreme Court to Hear Donald Trump Taxes Case in May
The court said it would hear the consolidated cases by telephone conference in May, a move which could allow it to deliver a ruling before the November presidential election.
Spain Death Toll Continues to Fall, Construction and Manufacturing Sectors Return to Work
Spain is one of the worst-hit countries in the world, and saw the daily death rate fall for three consecutive days last week, only to rise again on Sunday.
'Thank You Coronavirus Helpers': Google Doodle Brings New Series to Honour Doctors, Medical Workers
On hovering on the doodle, a text that reads, 'To all doctors, nurses and medical workers; thank you' appears. Further, there is an animated heart emoji that jumps on each letter of ‘Google’.
France Reports Drop in Coronavirus Daily Death Toll
France showed 30 lesser number of coronavirus death from the previous day.
'Who Do You Think You Are?' Japan PM Criticised as Tone Deaf After Lounge-at-home Twitter Video
Users said Abe's message ignored the plight of those who were struggling to make a living amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid -19: Easter Gives Hope in Our 'Darkest Hour', Despite Fear, Says Pope Francis
Easter offers a message of hope in people's "darkest hour," Pope Francis said, as he celebrated a late-night vigil Mass Saturday in St. Peter's Basilica, with the public barred because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With COVID-19 Cases on the Rise, Pakistan Bans Export of Anti-malaria Drugs
Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the novel coronavirus.