WATCH: Israeli scientist awarded US patent for COVID-19 vaccine – ‘we’re very optimistic’
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Nears 50,000
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New York City Fire Department Emergency Medical Technicians arrive to assist someone during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, April 15, 2020. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) The coronavirus death toll in the U.S. stood at 49,963 Friday morning after increasing by 3,000 … Read More
Germany to start first coronavirus vaccine trial
With more than 2.5 million people now infected worldwide in the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany has authorized the first clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine. The first human tests will begin before the end of April. German Health Minister Jens Spahn … Read More
Muslims cope with unprecedented restrictions as Ramadan begins
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ‘pained’ that the holy month comes amid strict precautionary measures. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on a beautiful sunny day on the first day of Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National The coronavirus pandemic has left … Read More
Coronavirus will make life hard for a long time, Angela Merkel says
Despite positive developments in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned that the pandemic has only just begun. She also said Germany should be prepared to open its pocketbook to help the EU. The decision to impose restrictions on public life … Read More
FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test
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Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. In a statement released Tuesday, the FDA … Read More
Los Angeles coronavirus infections 40 times greater than known cases, antibody tests suggest
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Some 4.1% of adults tested positive for coronavirus antibodies in a study of Los Angeles County residents, health officials said on Monday, suggesting the rate of infection may be 40 times higher than the number of … Read More
Kim Jong-un reported to have undergone heart surgery as coronavirus strikes North Korea
Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un may be receiving further treatment after undergoing heart surgery. Kim’s last public appearance was earlier this month at a politburo meeting, but the leader missed a public celebration of the birthday of … Read More
