Coronavirus US Update: Crewmember On USNS Comfort Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Navy confirmed that the crewmember didn’t come into contact with patients.
Over 700 Employees At Detroit Hospital Test Positive For Coronavirus
Officials didn’t release further information on the workers who tested positive, such as which posts they fill, and whether they are still working or in quarantine.
COVID-19 Treatment: China Is Exporting Herbal Remedies But Scientists Question Their Efficacy
China is widely exporting herbal medicines touting them as a cure for COVID-19 but scientists say they give people nothing but a false sense of security.
Trump Asks Modi To Release Hydroxychloroquine Ordered By US To Treat COVID-19 Patients
India banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine and its formulations on April 4.
Coronavirus Can Spread Through ‘Aerosolized Feces’, Scientists Warn
Scientists highly recommend closing the toilet seat while flushing amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Washington State Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through May To Curb Coronavirus Spread
Governor Jay Inslee said that the new order doesn’t include any additional restrictions but is merely an extension of the previous one.
FDA Relaxes Blood Donation Restrictions For Gay Men Due To ‘Urgent Need’ Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Gay men will have to abstain from having sex for three months prior to donating blood under the revised policy.
Chinese City Shenzhen Bans Consumption Of Cat And Dog Meat After Coronavirus Outbreak
Shenzhen becomes the first to ban the human consumption of cat and dog meat in the country.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Panama Announces Separate Quarantine Days For Men And Women
Panama has announced separate days for men and women to venture out during a national lockdown.
Migrant Dies During Protest Over Coronavirus Fear In Mexican Detention Center
The protest largely involved Honduran men but the one who died was a 42-year-old Guatemalan migrant.
Coronavirus Update: Over 50 Patients, Staff At California Nursing Home Infected With COVID-19
The nursing home has been closed to visitors and admissions two weeks ago in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order.
Turkmenistan Bans The Word ‘Coronavirus’ To Suppress Information About COVID-19
Turkmenistan is highly reliant on China for the sale of more than half of its natural gas and the government possibly fears a post-pandemic economic collapse.
'Star Wars' Actor Andrew Jack Dies Of Coronavirus Complications
Jack was diagnosed with the disease on Sunday.
Coronavirus Update: India Likely To Procure Protective Health Gear From China As COVID-19 Cases Rise
India said it will not import testing kits and will invest only in personal protective equipment.
Coronavirus New York Update: Famed Neurosurgeon Dies Of COVID-19
Dr. James T. Goodrich was acclaimed worldwide in 2016 for successfully separating the craniopagus twins Jadon and Anias McDonald.
Coronavirus Japan Update: Renowned Comedian Ken Shimura Dies Of COVID-19 At 70
This marks the first known celebrity death in Japan.
Coronavirus Update: Chicago Reports First Infant Death Due To COVID-19 In US
Investigation was underway to pinpoint the exact cause of death as infants dying due to the coronavirus are rather a rare instance globally.
Twitter Removes Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s Posts Flouting Coronavirus Guidelines
Twitter said Bolsonaro’s posts had violated its global rules on public health information and that those could put people at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.
Opera Legend Plácido Domingo Hospitalized In Mexico With Coronavirus
The singer’s spokesperson said on Saturday that he was in stable condition and will only be discharged when doctors are certain he has fully recovered.
34 Attendees Of Arkansas Church Event Test Positive For Coronavirus
The deacon at First Assembly of God church said several others who attended the same event were awaiting their test results.
China Bans Entry Of Foreign Nationals Temporarily, Sharply Slashes International Flights Amid Fears Of Imported Coronavirus Cases
China said it was compelled to take the temporary measures under the fear foreign nationals might invigorate the otherwise controlled outbreak.
'Succession' Actor Mark Blum Dies Of Coronavirus Complications, Reactions Pour In
He was best known for co-starring Madonna in “Desperately Seeking Susan,” a 1985 cult comedy.
Coronavirus Outbreak Poses Increasing Threat To Amazon Warehouses
Employees at as many as 10 warehouses have so far tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: North Carolina Gets Trump’s Disaster Declaration Nod
State, tribal, eligible local government, and certain nonprofit organizations will receive emergency federal funding under the declaration.
Los Angeles Sheriff Allows Gun Shops To Stay Open Amid Coronavirus
He earlier classified gun shops as “nonessential” and ordered them to be closed.
Cult Classic Horror Filmmaker Stuart Gordon Dies At 72
He was best known for his cult classics like “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond.”
Singer Jackson Browne Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Recovering At Los Angeles Home
Browne said he was recovering at his Los Angeles home.
Coronavirus In Iran: COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches Close To 2,000, 122 Deaths Recorded In One Day
Iran is one of the hardest hit countries by COVID-19 outside China.
Coronavirus In Zimbabwe: 30-Year-Old Journalist With Travel History To US Dies Of COVID-19
Zororo Makamba had traveled to New York by the end of February and returned to his home in Harare earlier this month.
12 Inmates Escape Yakima County Jail In Washington, 6 Captured, Hunt On For Others
The City of Yakima urged the residents to stay indoors and report any suspicious activity in their vicinity.
