Northern Ireland says ‘no headroom’ to lift COVID-19 restrictions now
Northern Ireland does not plan to soften restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 at this time due to the high infection rate, Deputy...
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, White House says, after report valet infected
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have tested negative for the novel coronavirus after a member of the U.S. military who worked at...
White House shelved CDC guidance on easing of virus restrictions
The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit, restaurants, daycare centers and other public...
Britain’s COVID-19 death toll rises 539 to 30,615: minister
Britain’s COVID-19 death toll has risen by 539 to 30,615, according to figures announced on Thursday by foreign minister Dominic Raab....
3.2 million more Americans seek jobless benefits
Millions more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting layoffs broadened from consumer-facing industries to other segments of the economy and could remain elevated even...
Canada, provinces agree to boost wages of essential workers, Trudeau says
Canada and the 10 provinces have agreed to increase pay for essential workers such as those working in seniors’ residences, where many coronavirus cases have...
Belgian chefs lay down jackets to protest at lockdown
Hundreds of chefs’ jackets were laid down in the center of Brussels on Thursday to highlight the plight of hotels, restaurants and cafes that have...
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi outlines next coronavirus aid bill
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday laid out the broad outlines of the next massive coronavirus-response bill Democrats will seek, with possible...
Mum and newborn leave hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother who was given a 50 percent survival chance and her newborn baby were discharged from hospital on Monday (May 4) after both fighting...
Trump reaffirms desire for arms control with Russia, China in Putin call
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the new coronavirus, arms control and other issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, reaffirming the U.S. desire...