Amid Pandemic Crisis, U.S. Wages Broader Messaging War With China
The rival powers are going far beyond public health measures as they dive into a Cold War-like game of move and counter-move even as the global contagion spreads.
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Britain's Prince Charles Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
The future King of England tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the prince's royal office in London. His wife tested negative. Both are in isolation in Scotland.
IOC Head Calls For 'Sacrifice And Compromises' After Tokyo Olympics Postponed
"We want to organize the best Games possible," IOC President Thomas Bach said, adding that "this postponement will require sacrifices and compromises from all parties."
College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
Tokyo Olympics Postponed For A Year
The 2020 Games were supposed to begin in late July. "The unprecedented and unpredictable spread of the outbreak has seen the situation in the rest of the world deteriorating," organizers say.
Israelis And Palestinians Now Have A Common Enemy: The Coronavirus
Israelis and Palestinians have — if only briefly — set aside some of their mutual suspicion for concern amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Conditions Inside One Quarantine Facility In Delhi As India Declares Lockdown
A Indian woman in government quarantine near Delhi gives an audio tour of the facility — with 50 people to a room, and 3 toilets. India has declared a 21-day lockdown for coronavirus prevention.
'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries
The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.
Concerns In Philippines After Duterte Given Emergency Powers To Fight COVID-19 Spread
Congress granted President Rodrigo Duterte special temporary powers early Tuesday to manage the COVID-19 crisis. To date, there are 552 confirmed cases, and 35 deaths.