London Hospitals Likely to Be Overwhelmed with Coronavirus Patients in Days
The chief executive of NHS Providers Chris Hopson is sounding the alarm that hospitals in London may collapse within days due to a “continuous tsunami” of the novel coronavirus patients.
Germany Ramps Up Coronavirus Tests to 500,000 A Week
Germany has boosted its coronavirus test rate to 500,000 a week, with the early detection helping in part to keep the country’s death toll relatively low, a virologist said Thursday.
In Global Fight vs. Virus, over 1.5 bln Told
With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the US and Europe.
Militant Ambush Kills at Least 70 Nigerian Soldiers
At least 70 Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush on their convoy by militant fighters in the restive northeast, military and security sources said Tuesday.
Recovered patients from COVID-19 have partially reduced lung function
As the new coronavirus generally affects the lower respiratory tract, most of those infected exhibit a dry cough, shortness of breath or pneumonia.
Boris Johnson: Britons Must Stay at Home
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Britons on Monday to stay at home to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Moscow Slams Allegation of Disinformation Campaign on Coronavirus
The West's Russophobic obsession should have abated amid the coronavirus pandemic but baseless accusations continue, Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Turkey Sends Medical Supplies to Iran
Turkey has dispatched a cargo of medical supplies to Iran to help the country combat the outbreak of the new coronavirus based on an agreement reached between the two countries.
Iran Producing Most Complicated Medicines for COVID-19
Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Satatri said local researchers in knowledge-based companies are working on the most complicated pharmaceutical products to prevent and cure the novel coronavirus.
Zarif Invites World to Join Campaign to Defy US Sanctions on Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on world countries to join a global campaign to disregard the US sanctions against Iran.