U.S. governors mull May 1 reopening as data highlights pandemic’s economic damage
Governors of about 20 U.S. states spared the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may start reopening their economies by President Donald Trump’s May 1 target...
U.S. defense secretary says China still withholding information on coronavirus
China is still withholding information related to the coronavirus needed to inform the global response, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a television interview...
House Speaker Pelosi calls Trump WHO decision senseless, dangerous
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday called President Donald Trump’s decision to halt funding for the World Health Organization senseless and dangerous,...
Biden earns backing from Warren, swing-state Democrats in show of unity against Trump
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president on Wednesday, delivering another high-profile backing from a liberal former rival as he...
Explained: What is contact tracing?
Contact tracing has been used for decades to control the spread of infectious diseases. The basic idea is simple: track down infected people, then find...
Explained: What is contact tracing?
Contact tracing has been used for decades to control the spread of infectious diseases. The basic idea is simple: track down infected people, then find...
Nigerians defy lockdown to exercise on a deserted motorway
Despite government orders to stay indoors, hundreds of Nigerians are gathering on the capital Abuja’s empty motorways for group workouts. Angela Ukomadu reports....
Africa may reverse coronavirus economic damage in 2021
The International Monetary Fund says Africa is expected to reverse an economic contraction linked to the fallout from the new coronavirus next year, but warns...
Over $200m for Niger and Burkina Faso gets green light
The International Monetary Fund has approved emergency support for two of sub Saharan Africa’s poorest nations as they battle the spread of the new coronavirus....
Veteran raises over five million pounds for UK health service
A 99-year-old British army veteran has raised more than £5 million for the health service in the UK by completing 100 laps of his garden...