Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) – Reported cases of the coronavirus crossed 2.07 million globally and more than 138,400 people have died, according to (More…)
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Officials in Japan warn of potential earthquake, that could be worse than Fukushima, is overdue
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The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 9 Nankai Trough earthquake in 30 years, (More...)Health & Science
Trump to announce ‘guidelines’ on reopening U.S. economy Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that data suggested the country had passed the peak on (More…)
U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 30,000, New Yorkers told to wear masks
By Maria Caspani and Doina Chiacu
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. coronavirus death toll – the highest in the (More…)
U.S. may need to extend social distancing for virus until 2022, study says
(Reuters) – The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022, according (More…)
Abbott launches antibody test for coronavirus, plans to deliver 20 million tests by June
(Reuters) – Abbott Laboratories Inc on Wednesday launched a coronavirus blood test that could show whether a person has been (More…)
Taiwan wades into hotly contested Pacific with its own coronavirus diplomacy
By Ben Blanchard
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan waded into the hotly contested politics of the Pacific on Wednesday, donating face (More…)
Pandemic could trigger social unrest in some countries: IMF
Pandemic could trigger social unrest in some countries: IMF By Andrea Shalal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New waves of social unrest (More…)
Despite coronavirus, Americans fight for their right to a birthday party
By Barbara Goldberg
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (Reuters) – Reuben Goodman’s parents had to think fast and get creative when the (More…)
Trump’s halt to WHO funding prompts condemnation as coronavirus cases near 2 million
By Jeff Mason and Paulina Duran
WASHINGTON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to halt funding to the World (More…)
CDC director says 19-20 U.S. states may be ready to reopen May 1
By Doina Chiacu and Susan Heavey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (More…)
