Survey Reveals Some Americans Are Using Their Retirement Funds To Cope With COVID-19 Pandemic
A new survey reveals that more than a quarter of employed and recently employed adults in the U.S. have already used their retirement savings to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Top 5 COVID-19 Drugs We Have Right Now
Scientists have yet to find a cure to COVID-19. As the coronavirus continues to infect hundreds of thousands of people around the world, 150 different drugs are being tested in hopes of finding a safe and effective treatment for the disease.
Second Wave Of COVID-19 'Not Inevitable' In The US, Says Dr. Anthony Fauci
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is not too late for the U.S. to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall.
Donald Trump Wants Schools To Reopen Soon
Donald Trump wants schools in the U.S. to reopen ASAP despite the high number of coronavirus cases in the country.
Oxford University's Coronavirus Vaccine Now Only Has 50% Chance Of Success
The Oxford University scientists in charge of developing a coronavirus vaccine believe their chances of success are now only 50%.
Donald Trump Says US Won't Shut Down Despite Second Wave Of COVID-19
Donald Trump does not plan to shut down the U.S. again despite warnings of a second wave of COVID-19.
iOS 13.5 Update Introduces COVID-19-Relevant Features; Here's Everything You Need To Know
The new iOS 13.5 update for iPhones includes features relevant to the post-COVID-19 world.
Health System In Latin America On The Verge Of Collapse Due To COVID-19
Hospitals in Latin America are starting to collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Advice To India: Resist Chinese Aggression At Indo-China Border
A top U.S. diplomat has accused China of employing border clashes with India in an attempt to change the existing state of affairs and advised India to resist the clashes along the Himalayan border.
Chinese Firms Risk Ban From US Stock Exchanges If They Don’t Play By American Rules
As tensions between the U.S. and China worsen over the COVID-19 crisis, the senate on Wednesday, May 20, passed the legislation that would ban certain Chinese firms from listing shared on U.S. stock exchanges.
Donald Trump Opposes Extension Of COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
Donald Trump privately opposed the extension of unemployment benefits for workers laid-off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Carbon Emissions Drop By 17% Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
A recent analysis has found that the coronavirus lockdowns have caused a significant drop in global carbon emissions.
Florida-Based Researcher Fired After Refusing To Censor Data On COVID-19 Dashboard
A Florida-based scientist was fired for refusing to censor some data while creating applications, dashboards, and maps so Floridians could see the COVID-19 situation in real time.
Spain Lifts Restrictions On Italians; State Of Emergency Still In Place
Spain is now opening its borders to travellers from Italy.
China Again Retaliates Against Australia By Slamming 80% Barley Tariff On Imports
China has further added to its existing tensed relationship with Australia by announcing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on barley imports starting May 19, 2020.
Markets Tied To Coronavirus Spread In Latin America
The astounding COVID-19 death tolls in Mexico and Brazil add to fears of the disease surging in Latin America.
Coronavirus Vaccine Developed By Oxford University Could Be Available By September
Work by the University of Oxford to develop a coronavirus vaccine has been “progressing well,” according to Business Secretary Alok Sharma. If trial on the vaccine succeeds, 30 million Britons will be able to get a shot of the vaccine by September.
Coronavirus: Native Mexicans In New York Battle COVID-19 Pandemic Amid Language Barriers
Mexicans who are trapped in New York while the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through the city are battling the coronavirus amid language barriers.
Hong Kong Urges COVID-19 Survivors To Donate Plasma
The Hong Kong Red Cross has appealed to recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, which has been found to help lower the “viral load” of people infected with the coronavirus.
Chinese Man's Left Lung Collapses After Jogging 2.5 Miles Wearing A Mask
A Chinese man’s left lung collapsed suddenly as he jogged for about two and a half miles while wearing a face mask.
Facebook Uses AI To Fight COVID-19 Misinformation, Hate Speech; Here's How
Facebook is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat COVID-19 misinformation and take down hateful memes.
Coronavirus: Obesity Increases Risk Of COVID-19, Studies Suggest
Early studies have found that being overweight or obese increases the risk of COVID-19
China’s Constitutional Lawyer Arrested For Criticizing Government’s COVID-19 Response; Nearly 500 In Custody For ‘Speaking Out’
Chinese authorities have arrested a constitutional lawyer for speaking against the government and criticizing its efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and suppression of free speech.
Leaked Chinese Military Coronavirus Data Shows Beijing May Have Understated Numbers
The leaked Chinese military COVID-19 data indicates that it may be possible that Beijing understated the number of affected and deceased individuals.
Just Like SARS, COVID-19 Survivors May Continue To Battle Health Issues Later In Life
People who survive coronavirus and successfully recover from it may continue to suffer from other forms of sickness and health issues even later in life, suggests a new study.
Counterfeit Masks, Medical Supplies In The US Allegedly Obtained From A Factory In China
An investigation has found that counterfeit masks and other medical supplies have infiltrated America’s supply chains amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Surge In HIV Infections Anticipated Due To Coronavirus Lockdown, Researcher Warns
Nationwide lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are helping contain COVID-19 pandemic, however, researchers fear that this may potentially lead to a surge in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections worldwide.
White House Adopts Safety Measures As Two Government Aides Test Positive For Coronavirus
The White House wants to ensure the safety of Donald Trump and his staff after two administration aides tested positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Cure: Arthritis Drug Found To Help Reduce Inflammation And Improve Breathing Of COVID-19 Patients
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis is said to help improve the respiratory conditions of COVID-19 patients.
This $5 Coronavirus Antigen Test in The US Could Be A Game Changer If Used Properly
As healthcare giants across the world try to speed up the coronavirus testing capability, a new antigen test in the U.S. is expected to be a game-changer in the field.