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Africa's fragile health system will undoubtedly be put under massive strain. But there are also positives.
As cases expand, the government seeks ways to increase number of tests.
Italian engineers show creative approach to lack of ventilators.
Our planet is enjoying a breath of air -- but we need sustained climate action.
The monitoring app, free of charge, will be available to the health staff and the general public.
The lessons from Italy are vital for the rest of the world, as we brace for an influx of COVID-19 infections.
At a time where social distancing is more important then ever, it seems that many don't get the message.
Half of the cases in Uruguay can be linked to a single person.
If Chinese authorities had acted three weeks earlier than they did, the number of coronavirus cases could have been reduced by 95%.
As the world is waking up to the realization that the coronavirus is going global, a startling realization takes shape: we kinda saw it coming.
Most children don't seem to show symptoms of coronavirus although they're infected -- but they can pass it on to others in the household.
It's a simple but very effective communication tool.
People with blood type A may be more susceptible to an infection with the novel coronavirus. Blood type O seems to offer a slight protective effect. However, these are preliminary results that require further study.
The UK took a huge gamble, and it does not seem to pay off.
There could be a link between the two, an NGO claims.
Humanity strikes back.
The mother also has the virus, doctors report.
Study links for the first time layoffs and growth in criminal activity.
Face masks are not being properly disposed of in Hong Kong.
Among all the talk about preparing for a lengthy pandemic, one unanswered question lingers: can you get it twice?
It's still too early to tell, but high temperatures and humidity seem to slow down viral transmission.
Some patients might have a drop of 20-30% in lung function.
While the US is still struggling to start mass testing, a company in Japan will release the quickest readily available coronavirus tests.
But you should donate blood anyway if you can.
Finally, some good news in the coronavirus outbreak.
It may help to discover how it evolved to become infectious.
This suggests the 14-day quarantine period is reasonable.
Washing your hands still remains the main way of prevention.
These maps and statistics follow the most recent developments of the COVID-19 epidemic around the world.
Northern Italy is increasingly looking like Wuhan.
Last call for containment.
Important lessons on how to tackle an epidemic.
Washington could see dramatic increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.
The virus can be killed by cleanliness.
Finally, some good news.
You've probably heart it before, but here we go again: wash your hands, often and thoroughly.
The spread can still be contained, but we need sustained action.
The outbreak is as threatening as ever.
Trump falsely claimed that an open border policy is threatening Americans' health.
How do you control the narrative in an unpredictable, ongoing situation? You write it yourself.
Hopes that COVID-19 wouldn't spread outside of China seem frail at this point.
The President's response has been misleading and "incoherent".
Olympic games could be canceled if coronavirus isn't controlled by May
Patients in the Guangdong province were tested positive again with the virus.
In a single day, Italy 45% more coronavirus cases, reaching up to 11 fatalities.
That theory that there are a lot of mild cases not being counted? It's probably not true.
As the novel coronavirus hits Italy, the chances of containment take a serious blow.
Italy suspends Venice Carnival, while China calls off its parliament.
We too have done this -- but it is not the ideal approach.
This is irresponsible.
