France has recorded another 499 coronavirus deaths — the highest increase in number within 24 hours so far — bringing the total to 3,523, Jérôme Salomon, general director of the Ministry of Health, announced at a press conference Tuesday.
the Guardian
Despite grim milestone, senior UK medical leaders spoke of ‘green shoots’ of recovery
US fatalities exceed China's tally, with more than 3,400 deaths, as Spain, UK and France report record rise in toll.
Early clues -- in places like New York, California and Seattle -- indicate social distancing may be slowing the rate at which coronavirus cases otherwise would have increased in the United States.
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Wall Street just ended one of the worst quarters in stock market history, with all three major averages reflecting the devastating economic impact of the pandemic that has ground global activity almost to a halt.
The US has seen its virus cases spike dramatically and these graphs show what could be in store.
Coronavirus lockdowns across the globe should not be completely lifted until a vaccine for the disease is found, according to a study based on China's outbreak published in medical journal The Lancet.
"Never in the history of the IMF have we witnessed the world economy come to a standstill," said Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, during a press conference on the pandemic.
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TORONTO — Google will start releasing movement tracking reports in a bid to help public health officials determine how successful physical distancing measures have been in the effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The international tech giant says it will compile aggregated and anonymized data to chart movement trends at retail and recreation spaces, groceries, pharmacies, […]
The White House says anyone coming into contact with the president has to take a Covid-19 test first.
the Guardian
German politician adds to chorus of complaints about American tactics to source protective gear
the Guardian
Coronavirus fuelling faster collapse in jobs and business than 1930s, says ex-Bank of England rate-setter David Blanchflower
Turkish president announces curfew for youth, shuts borders of 31 cities to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Over 1 million infections are confirmed in at least 180 countries and territories, including more than 53,000 deaths.
the Guardian
US reports highest daily death toll of any nation so far while global infections pass 1m
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense leaders are backing the Navy’s decision to fire the ship captain who sought help for his cornonavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, even as videos showed sailors cheering him as he walked off the vessel. Videos went viral on social media Friday, showing hundreds of sailors gathered on the ship chanting and applauding
Developments around the coronavirus will be the catalyst for stocks in the week ahead, as investors await the onset of earnings season.
the Guardian
President appears to undermine guidance; infection rate slows in Italy; Spain records first drop in daily death toll in four days
The head of the intensive care unit at one of Spain's biggest hospitals show us what staff are facing.
British Columbia
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says there are currently no known outbreaks or clusters of COVID-19 in the city's Downtown Eastside, but more needs to be done to keep it that way.
The Seattle Times
Throughout Friday, on this page, we’ll be posting updates from Seattle Times journalists and others on the outbreak and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world.
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The mounting death toll from the virus outbreak in the United States has it poised to overtake China's tally of 3,300 deaths, with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying up to 1 million more health...
