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Trump Pushes Chloroquine While Swedish Doctors Discontinue its Use
"What do you have to lose?" asks President Trump about the use of chloroquine on COVID-19 patients. After 2 weeks of using it Sweden, doctors discontinue its use due to side effects.
Quarantined Drag Queens Land TV Show in Israel
As Israel imposed a nationwide virus lockdown, shuttering theaters, clubs and bars, the country's drag queens found themselves confined to their homes, their elaborate wigs and glittery dresses languishing in the closet.
Worldwide Prides Unite for a Virtual Global Pride This June
Pride organizations around the world have come together to organize a 'Global Pride' event on Saturday, June 27, 2020, in response to the hundreds of Pride celebrations that have been cancelled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cardinal Pell Welcomes Court's Dismissal of Abuse Conviction
Cardinal George Pell welcomed Australia's highest court clearing him of child sex crimes Tuesday and said his trial had not been a referendum on the Catholic Church's handling of the clergy abuse crisis.
UK's Johnson Spends Night in ICU; Not on Ventilator
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the night in the intensive care unit of a London hospital with the new coronavirus, but is not on a ventilator, a senior government minister said Tuesday.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Moved to Intensive Care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests.
South Africa's TB, HIV History Prepares it for Virus Testing
South Africa, one of the world's most unequal countries with a large population vulnerable to the new coronavirus, may have an advantage in the outbreak, honed during years battling HIV and tuberculosis.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Hospitalized with Virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests, his office said, because he is still suffering symptoms, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Queen Delivers Message of Hope to UK Amid Virus Outbreak
Britain needed a message of hope Sunday. The queen delivered it.
Hidden Suffering of Coronavirus: Stigma, Blaming, Shaming
The spreading global pandemic has tested the competing interests of public health and privacy, with thousands of individuals experiencing both physical illness and the less-visible stigma that can come with it.
Front-Line Medical Staff Deaths Grow, Highlight Virus Risks
Air raid sirens sounded across China and flags flew at half staff in tribute Saturday to victims of the coronavirus pandemic, including the health care "martyrs" who have died fighting to save others.
Brazil Lacks Coronavirus Tests, Other Equipment, Report Says
Brazilian health officials grappling with the new coronavirus outbreak have issued a stark warning about a lack of hospital beds, masks, testing devices and trained staff across Latin America's largest nation.
U.S. Braces for More Virus Deaths; Europe Hopes Crisis Peaking
The U.S. warned of many more coronavirus deaths in the days ahead as the global pandemic muted traditional observances from family grave-cleaning ceremonies in China to Palm Sunday for many Christians.
Knifeman in France Kills 2 in Attack, Terror Inquiry Opened
A man wielding a knife attacked residents of a French town while they ventured out to shop amid a nationwide coronavirus lockdown Saturday.
Hungary's Orban Strikes Back At EU Criticism on Extra Powers
Hungary's prime minister struck back at his critics in the European Union, saying he has "no time" for dealing with some of them during the coronavirus pandemic and accusing others of wanting to "loot" the country.
Pandemic Hurts Ability of Nations to Face Natural Disasters
Every year, the world contends with devastating typhoons, wildfires, tsunamis and earthquakes. The dynamic doesn't change just because the globe also happens to be fighting a pandemic.
Competition for Supplies Sharpening As Pandemic Worsens
Scarce supplies of medical equipment are leading to growing competition within the U.S. and among nations, in what one French politician called a "worldwide treasure hunt."
'Desperate' Tourists Stranded by Lockdown Told to Wait
Tourists stranded in India after their vacations were abruptly ended by India's coronavirus lockdown and grounded flights are running out of money and hoping their embassies can help them get home.
LGBT Community Raided in Uganda Over Social Distancing
A gay rights leader in Uganda says 20 members of the local LGBT community have been detained after police raided their shelter and accused them of violating coronavirus-related social distancing measures.
U.S. Appeals Court: Attack on Gay Man Enough for Asylum Claim
An asylum seeker from Ghana who said he was attacked by a mob led by his father because of his sexuality has shown a valid fear of persecution, a U.S. appeals case said.