Wuhan's Breakfast Tradition Is Back As Coronavirus Lockdown Ends
After a 76-day lockdown, the city's reopening includes the return of its tradition of eating a medley of morning snacks.
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An Indian State Tells Quarantined Folks: 'A Selfie An Hour Will Keep The Police Away'
In Karnataka, people under quarantine must take hourly selfies as proof of staying home. The government is also publishing addresses of the quarantined. Legal activists are raising privacy concerns.
In Thailand, Growing Concern For Elephants As Coronavirus Pummels Tourism
Thailand has nearly 3,800 domesticated elephants, most kept in camps. There are fears that many will suffer during what is expected to be a time of prolonged severe economic hardship.
White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage
The Trump administration alleges the Voice of America is relaying Chinese propaganda. Founded at the dawn of World War Two, the government-funded news agency is independent by law.
The New Rules For Mourners In Wuhan Have Angered Many Residents
Zhang Hai's father died of the coronavirus on Feb. 1 and was cremated. Ashes can now be picked up, but the government requires a chaperone for visits to the crematorium as well as for burials.
With Coronavirus Lockdown, India's Cities See Clear Blue Skies As Air Pollution Drops
India has ordered 1.3 billion people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown seems to have inadvertently solved, at least temporarily, another public health crisis: air pollution.
In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing
Authorities in Thailand's capital are prohibiting alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the Thai New Year. Instead, it caused long lines at liquor outlets.
To Avoid New COVID-19 Cases, China Closes Border With Russia
China has closed its land border with Russia and placed a border city on lockdown after an increase in coronavirus infections that it blames on people crossing from Russia.
News Brief: CDC Plan, Farmers' Crops, China Shuts Border With Russia
The CDC is working on a plan to safely reopen the country. Why some U.S. farmers are throwing out good food. And, China shuts down all land crossings with Russia to avoid new COVID-19 cases.
After Reverse On Hydroxychloroquine Export Ban, India Says 'Only Meeting The Demand'
After President Trump complained, India reversed its export ban on the anti-malaria drug, which Trump has touted as a coronavirus treatment. There's no clinical evidence it works against COVID-19.