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England's Covid-19 Hospital Death Toll Rises 429 to 14,829, Lowest Rise in 2 Weeks
The Covid-19 death toll in England's hospitals rose 429 to 14,829.
UAE to Operate Special Flights to Bring Back Emiratis from India Amid Covid-19 Restrictions
Sharjah-headquartered budget carrier Air Arabia will operate the repatriation flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi and Hyderabad.
First Country in Pandemic Has Higher Moral Obligation: Top White House Official Takes Aim at China
Birx said that the level of transparency and communication that one needs during a pandemic is over-communication.
Former US Treasury Secretary and Iraq War Critic Paul O’Neill Dies at 84: Report
His family said he had been treated for lung cancer and his death was unrelated to the novel coronavirus.
US Halts Sale of Bleach Product Touted as 'Miracle' Cure for Coronavirus
The US Food and Drug Administration had warned years ago that the product could cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and symptoms of severe dehydration.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Slam Attempts to Blame China for Late Covid-19 Response
Putin and Xi spoke after US President Donald Trump's administration berated China for not sharing data more quickly.
UK to Review Disproportionate Covid-19 Impact on Indians, Ethnic Minorities
Public Health England and NHS England will be leading this probe into the factors behind the higher death rates among these communities as well as more severe symptoms of coronavirus.
Covid-19 to Have 'Profound and Pervasive Impact' on Global Mental Health
The authors called for real-time monitoring of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide across the world, as well as the creation of treatment programmes that can be accessed remotely.
Import Covid-19 Medical Kits Through Authorised Chinese Firms for Quality: China
China is busy tapping into the vast business opportunities of export of key medical goods, especially ventilators and PPE, across the world, including India, where both private and government bodies are placing orders for the import of these products.
US Ambassador Says China Not Blocking Medical Supply Exports to Fight Covid-19
Ambassador Terry Branstad also said the U.S. has concerns about how China initially handled the virus outbreak in the central city of Wuhan, but that such issues should be addressed after the pandemic has been brought under control.
Scientists Confirm First Case of Coronavirus Transmission From a Dead Body, Reveals Study
However, still not much is known about how long the novel coronavirus can live in dead bodies.
North Korea Fires Multiple Suspected Cruise Missiles: Seoul
South Korean military said North Korea fired suspected cruise missiles towards Sea of Japan.
Trump Retweets #FireFauci After Coronavirus Scientist Says Delayed Lockdown Cost Lives
The Republican president in the past has repeated critical tweets of officials or enemies rather than make the criticism himself.
Morocco Arrests Over 4,300 for Breaching Emergency Rules in Place to Contain Coronavirus
Morocco imposed a public health state of emergency on March 19, confining everyone to their homes except those with a permit to be out for work.
Pope Francis Prays for Lockdown Victims of Domestic Abuse
Worries about domestic abuse have spread across the world as nations force billions to stay at home to stop the spread of a disease that has officially killed nearly 115,000 people.
Iran Records 4,585 Coronavirus Deaths as Restrictions Eased
The government lifted a ban on travel between cities within Iranian provinces, while restrictions on trips between provinces will end on April 20.