Pandemic hurts ability of nations to face natural disasters
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Before New Zealand began its four-week lockdown to fight the coronavirus,…
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Deaths of doctors, nurses highlight virus risks they run
ROME — Air raid sirens sounded across China and flags flew at half staff in…
The Latest: Spain reports 809 more deaths, 7,026 new cases
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for…
Sixth staff member at Saskatoon Correctional Centre tests positive for COVID-19
As of April 3, a sixth staff member at Saskatoon Correctional Centre has tested positive…
Coronavirus: East Coast’s smaller size means less patients, but less staff too
Being a small East Coast province in the pandemic is a double-edged sword: there are…
Suncor Energy donates 40,000 masks to federal government in bid to curb COVID-19
Suncor Energy has joined the growing number of companies finding unique ways to try to…
‘A sinking feeling’: Canadian experts on when coronavirus first felt like a serious risk
Matthew Oughton, Infectious diseases doctor Jason Kindrachuk, Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses at the…
Malaysia’s indigenous people flee into forests to escape coronavirus
KUALA LUMPUR: After blocking the entrance to their village with logs, half the people of…
Thailand reports 103 new coronavirus infections and 4 more deaths; total cases at nearly 2,000
BANGKOK: Thailand on Friday (Apr 3) reported 103 new coronavirus cases and four more deaths,…
South Korean ex-presidential candidate on COVID-19 frontline
SEOUL: When hospitals in the South Korean city of Daegu were overwhelmed by coronavirus patients, officials…
Rights groups lament latest Taiwan execution
TAIPEI: Rights activists on Friday (Apr 3) condemned Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s government for executing…
‘Deep concern’ over coronavirus emergency powers
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption Hungary was not singled out but there has been widespread…