Coronavirus
In late 2019/early 2020, news of a respiratory virus was first reported. It went on to become COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus. COVID-19 mainly impacts older people and people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, obesity, etc. Millions of people became infected with the virus worldwide, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Indian Officials Deny Withholding Oxygen Supplies Donated From Abroad
As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, oxygen has become a precious commodity. The country has had to reach out for donations from abroad to keep up with demand from overwhelmed hospitals.
Death of Brazilian Comedian Paulo Gustavo Unites Rivals Bolsonaro, da Silva
A moment of silence was held in Brazil's Senate for Gustavo, who appeared in widely popular Brazilian movies and TV shows.
EU Promises to Authorize 3 New Drugs to Treat COVID by October
The antiviral medication remdesivir is the only drug authorized across Europe for treating coronavirus patients.
400 People Quarantined at Fiji Hospital After COVID Patient Dies
A hospital in Lautoka, the nation's second-largest city, is under lockdown after officials moved to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff Criticized for Kissing Outside With Masks On
Both Vice President Harris and her husband are vaccinated.
India Oxygen Demand 7X Higher Than in April as New COVID Cases Hits 412K
About 3,980 new deaths were reported by the Health Ministry, adding to the total of 230,168 that experts believe is actually higher, according to the Associated Press.
Japanese Petition to Cancel Olympics Gains 50K Signatures in First Day
As coronavirus cases surge and cities enact lockdowns across Japan, an online petition seeks to cancel the Tokyo Olympics.
India Ignited: COVID-19 Second Wave Unleashes Death and Devastation
Right now is the time to ditch all platitudes and take bold, decisive action.
DOJ Appeals Federal Judge's Eviction Moratorium Ruling
A federal judge ruled that the CDC had exceeded its authority when it extended the nationwide moratorium to June.
COVID Vaccine Deals at Krispy Kreme, White Castle, Target and More
Food brands and retail stores are offering freebies and discounts to those who have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
This Is When Full Crowds Will Return to Yankee Stadium, Citi Field
The Yankees and the Mets will be able to increase capacity to 100 percent from May 19 as long as fans are vaccinated.
'I Go to Work in Fear': The Pandemic Health Workers Left Behind
For health workers, the pandemic has lingered in their days and nights long after the public applause quieted. And yet, they remain at the forefront of efforts to save lives and curb the spread of COVID.
Tucker Carlson Says Joe Rogan Was Treated Like 'War Criminal' Over Vaccines
"When Joe Rogan asked whether healthy young people ought to be getting the COVID vaccine, the media treated him like a war criminal," Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Wednesday.
Moving Photo Shows Elderly Indian Woman Hugging Doctor After Beating COVID
A heartwarming picture of a 75-year-old woman hugging the doctor who helped her beat COVID made its way from the Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India, straight into people's hearts.
Thousands of Indian Women Forgo COVID Protocols to Pray for Pandemic's End
Video of the mass gathering of women offering water at the Navapura village in Sanand Taluka went viral on Wednesday, according to RepublicWorld.
'Where's The Men At?': Anti-Masker Goes Viral for One-Man Protest in Costco
A self-proclaimed Trump support against the use of face masks has gone viral for his tirade in the middle of a Costco, claiming to be "tired of this tyranny," His attempts to get other shoppers to join in, however, failed.
India's Biggest State Sets Up Cow-Protection Hotline Amid COVID Crisis
The government of the state with the third-most recorded COVID-19 cases in India has unveiled a special helpline for cattle, a move many are condemning as the region continues to suffer dozens of human deaths a day.
Colombian Woman Tells Police to Kill Her After Son Dies in Protests: Video
At least 19 people were killed in Monday night's protests against the rising levels of poverty in Colombia.
Indian Doctor Says Hospital Beds Have Waiting Lists Up to 75 Names Long
India recorded 382,315 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, reaching a total of more than 20.6 million.
Family Denied Entry onto Flight Because Son with Autism Wouldn't Wear Mask
Southwest Airlines refused to let a family board their return flight home to Des Moines, Iowa because their five-year-old son, who has autism, struggled with wearing his mask.
Man Arrested for Using PPP COVID Aid Loan to Buy Alpaca Farm
A former Pizzeria owner was arrested yesterday for committing after securing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds worth $660,000.
China Reveals Multiple Double Mutant COVID Cases in Country
Three businessmen returning from India via Nepal tested positive on arrival in southwest China last month, according to a field note published in "China CDC Weekly."
Indonesian Pharmaceutical Firm Busted for Reusing Old COVID-19 Nasal Swabs
A criminal investigation is being launched after pharmaceutical employees were found reusing nasal swabs to test for COVID-19.
CDC's Best Scenario for U.S. COVID Deaths is up to 300 a Week by July's End
Research released this week predicts that U.S. cases could drop below 50,000, hospitalizations to fewer than 1,000, and deaths to between 200 and 300 a week.
Dr. Fauci Defends CDC Summer Camp Guidelines as 'Conservative' After Outcry
The health expert also said he thinks the recommendations could be reevaluated.
Iraqi Shiite Cleric's Public COVID Vaccination Prompts Others to Follow
Hundreds of loyal followers of an Iraqi Shiite cleric now wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after he was publicly vaccinated.
India's Prime Minister Called a COVID 'Super-Spreader' By Medical Official
Dr. Navjot Dahiya, vice president of the Indian Medical Association, called Modi a "super-spreader" for his failure to cancel the traditional Holi festival, which draws massive crowds, as well as cricket matches with tens of thousands of spectators.
India's Top Science Adviser Warns of 'Inevitable' Third Wave as Cases Soar
India's top scientific adviser said on Wednesday the nation should brace for an "inevitable" third wave of coronavirus, as soaring infection rates grip the world's second-most populous country.
Child COVID Cases Are Highest in These States
Ten states reported more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 children over one week at the end of April.
Thailand Sets Out to Vaccinate 3K Per Day in Country's Largest Slum
The country has recently been reporting about 2,000 cases a day, often with double-digit deaths.
