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Donald Trump Slams Cities and States Seeking US Aid to Offset Coronavirus Losses
Mayors and governors have spent billions in recent weeks as U.S. coronavirus cases topped 960,000 and led to more than more than 54,700 COVID-19 related deaths.
Swiss Rush to Get Haircuts and Visit Dentists as Coronavirus Curbs Ease
Queues formed in front of garden centres as people battling cabin fever emerged from six weeks of staying at home at the government's urging.
Blow for China's Coronavirus Diplomacy as Friendship Song Leaves Filipinos Furious
China's embassy released the song titled 'Iisang Dagat', meaning 'One Sea' in the Philippine, that has not gone down well with some Filipinos, many of whom see China as a maritime aggressor in disputed waters.
Indian Couple in UAE Dies 5 Days Apart, Tested Negative for Covid-19: Report
The UAE has so far reported 10,349 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 76 deaths attributed to the infection.
Back from COVID-19, Boris Johnson Urged to Reveal UK Lockdown Exit Strategy
A spokeswoman confirmed he was back at 10 Downing Street on Sunday evening after two weeks recovering at Chequers, his country residence.
Demand for Meat Substitutes Spikes in US as Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Slaughterhouses to Shut Shops
Plant-based protein is generated with less dependence on labour, making it less prone to staffing scarcity, as opposed to red meat production.
Coronavirus Kills 17 Police Officers in Peru, Infects at Least 1,300 Personnel
Peru has recorded more than 25,000 infections and 700 deaths so far, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.
SAARC Nations Unveil Emergency Stimulus Packages to Tackle Covid-19 Economic Fallout
The World Bank recently warned that South Asia faces its worst economic performance in 40 years due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic which has been wreaking havoc worldwide.
Nearly 3,300 Inmates Test Positive for Covid-19 in Four US State Prisons, 95% Had No Symptoms
Some people diagnosed as asymptomatic when tested for the coronavirus, however, may go on to develop symptoms later, according to researchers.
'They're Nonsense': Experts Question Accuracy of Rapid Antibody Tests for Covid-19 Amid Surge in Demand
As nations look to ease curbs, some experts have mooted the possibility of so-called "immunity passports" to allow those with antibodies to return to work.
Bangladesh Bans Iftar Gatherings During Ramzan to Curb Covid-19 Spread, Total Cases Rise to 4,689
The government has also decided not to allow more than 12 people in mosques for Ramzan evening prayers as the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate. The 12 will include senior clerics and other mosque officials.
China's Infection Numbers Drop to Single-digit, Alibaba & Tencent Launch Coronavirus Test Services
Ali Health, Alibaba's health care subsidiary, has offered testing appointments in 10 cities, including Shanghai and Beijing, starting from April 21.
Hope For Covid-19 Treatment, Gilead's Antiviral Remdesivir, Flops in First Human Trial: Report
The trial showed that remdesivir did not improve patients' condition or reduce the pathogen's presence in the bloodstream.
10-year-old Indian Boy Found Dead in His House in Sharjah, Police Probe on
David Punnakkal, a grade six student who lived with his parents and younger sister, was found lying on the floor of his bedroom by his parents on Tuesday evening.
US Govt Experts Warn against Drug Combo Promoted by Trump to Fight Coronavirus
The National Institutes of Health's COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines warned doctors not to use hydroxychloroquine in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin.
Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 1.1 Lakh in Europe: Report
Italy has recorded 24,648 deaths, Spain 21,717, France 20,796 and Britain 17,337.