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Ebola: Profile of a Killer
A 20-month campaign to stamp out Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received a blow Friday, with the first case diagnosed in 52 days dashing hopes of declaring the epidemic over.
‘Either Get Depressed or Turn Creative: Pope Francis Guides Locked-down World Through Virtual Easter
Fear and confusion in the face of a disease whose toll has unrelentingly climbed towards 100,000 are reshaping society and transforming the way religion is observed.
Indians in Wuhan Say Strict Lockdown & Social Distancing Only Way to Fight COVID-19
The Indians in Wuhan are jubilant that their over two-month long life-threatening ordeal came to an end on Wednesday.
Vladimir Putin Orders Bonuses for 'Frontline' Coronavirus Medics
Putin listed the bonuses as part of new measures to support Russians during the epidemic after health officials reported over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases.
Spain's Coronavirus Death Toll Rises for Second Straight Day, Total Fatalities over 14,000
The number of daily coronavirus deaths rose in Spain for the second day on Wednesday as 757 people died over the past 24 hours.
Russia Ready to Start Testing Coronavirus Vaccines on Humans in June
The head of a top Russian research centre told President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that his lab was ready to start human trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines in June.
African-Americans More Likely to Die from Coronavirus Illness, Early Data Shows
Many US states, including hardest-hit New York, have not released demographic data showing the virus' toll on different racial groups.
Former Bangladeshi Military Captain, Convicted for Killing Country's Founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Arrested
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal confirmed ex-captain Abdul Majed's arrest and said he had been sent to court to "exhaust legal options".
China Says No New Deaths in Coronavirus Milestone, but Doubt Over Under-reporting Numbers Remains
The announcement comes as suspicions linger the Communist Party government continues to intentionally under-report the real number of deaths and infections.
Indonesia Sells Asia's First 50-year Dollar Bond to Fight Pandemic
Indonesia has raised $4.3 billion, including the longest-dated U.S dollar bond ever issued by an Asian nation, to help the government fund its battle against coronavirus, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.
UN Refrains From Directly Blaming Russia For Syria Hospital Attacks: Document
A UN board of inquiry formed last summer to investigate attacks on civilian establishments in Syria, including hospitals, has refrained from directly holding Russia responsible, according to a summary of its report.
Early Signs of Recovery Visible in China as Pollution Data Suggests Industrial Activity Picking up: IMF
China, where the virus appeared in mid-December, was the first hit by the full force of the economic impact as authorities locked down whole regions to try to contain the spread.
South Korea Reports Fewer than 50 New Coronavirus Cases for First Time since February 29 Peak
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 47 new infections, compared with 81 recorded a day earlier, taking the national cumulative tally to 10,284.
'What do You Have to Lose?': Trump Again Pitches Unapproved Drug Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19
Trump has been talking up hydroxychloroquine, a drug long used to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, after very small preliminary studies suggested it might help prevent coronavirus from entering cells and possibly help patients clear the viru...
US Commander Fired for Seeking Better Virus Control on Ship Tests Positive, So Do 155 Sailors: Report
Captain Brett Crozier started showing symptoms of the virus before he was relieved of his command of the Theodore Roosevelt on Thursday and has tested positive, the New York Times said.
