Mar 19 On COVID-19, Wuhan offers hope as Italy nears stark death toll By David Rising, Nick Perry, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The Chinese city of Wuhan reported no new homegrown infections, but Italy appeared set to surpass China's death toll from the virus. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 2:16 News Wrap: Virus delays GOP run-off for Alabama Senate seat In our news wrap Wednesday, Alabama postponed a Republican primary run-off for a U.S. Senate seat because of the coronavirus pandemic. The race pits former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions against former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville. Also, a… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 6:42 In Iran, pandemic response complicated by ongoing tensions with the U.S. By Reza Sayah So far, Iran is one of the countries hit hardest by the novel coronavirus. Thousands of people there are infected, and the death toll is skyrocketing. In addition, amid preparations for a subdued celebration of Iranian New Year, the ongoing… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 7:03 Yo-Yo Ma on encouraging 'Songs of Comfort' amid global crisis Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, is trying to provide comfort in this time of crisis. Ma has been posting videos of himself performing short pieces and encouraging other musicians -- of all levels --… Continue watching
Mar 18 German leader calls novel coronavirus biggest challenge since WWII By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press She said everyone in Germany must help protect those most vulnerable to infection, illness and death. Continue reading
Mar 18 Africa should 'prepare for the worst' with virus, WHO says By Cara Anna, Associated Press South Africa is the continent's new focus of concern as cases have nearly doubled to 116 from two days before. Continue reading
Mar 18 After closures at U.S.-Canada border, Trump says he'll halt nonessential travel at southern border By Yamiche Alcindor White House officials said the northern border closings -- like the southern border plan being considered -- will not apply to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners who already have legal rights to be here. Continue reading
Mar 18 Clean water access for India's poor spawns virus concerns By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Experts say keeping hands clean is one of the easiest and best ways to prevent transmission of the new coronavirus, in addition to social distancing. But for India's homeless and urban poor who live in thousands of slums across major… Continue reading
Mar 18 Eurovision Song Contest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns By Associated Press The Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled, becoming the latest victim of the coronavirus epidemic. Continue reading
Mar 18 Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Long-running wars and conflicts across the Middle East have wrecked potential defenses against coronavirus outbreaks, leaving millions vulnerable in Yemen, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip and elsewhere. Continue reading