North Korea's Kim Jong Un appears in public amid health rumors
The Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that he attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory in Suncheon, near the capital of Pyongyang, with other senior officials, including his sister, Kim Yo Jong.
The Korean Central News Agency said Saturday that he attended a ceremony marking the completion of a fertilizer factory in Suncheon, near the capital of Pyongyang, with other senior officials, including his sister, Kim Yo Jong.
Study finds COVID-19 'virus-laden aerosol' in air inside Wuhan hospitals that treated patients
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
Greta Thunberg donates her $100,000 prize money to UNICEF to support children amid COVID-19 crisis
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
“Like the climate crisis, the coronavirus pandemic is a child-rights crisis,” the activist said.
Mexican protest singer Oscar Chávez dies of COVID-19 at 85
Chávez had a chronic lung condition and succumbed to COVID-19 related pneumonia.
Chávez had a chronic lung condition and succumbed to COVID-19 related pneumonia.
Hiker celebrating end of coronavirus lockdown falls to her death while posing for photo
Olesia Suspitsina reportedly climbed over a safety fence in the park and posed for an image on the edge of a cliff in front of its scenic waterfalls -- before slipping on some grass and plummeting roughly 115 feet, according to Sputnik Turkey.
Olesia Suspitsina reportedly climbed over a safety fence in the park and posed for an image on the edge of a cliff in front of its scenic waterfalls -- before slipping on some grass and plummeting roughly 115 feet, according to Sputnik Turkey.
More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.
Kim Jong Un may be trying to avoid coronavirus, South Korea says
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
Amid rumors regarding Kim's health, his absence from certain events could have stemmed from steps taken recently in North Korea to limit a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials say.
South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue
A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.
A top South Korean official says his country is confident there have been no “unusual developments” in North Korea, suggesting that rumors about the possible ill health of leader Kim Jong Un are untrue.
Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
Children in Spain leave their homes for first time in 6 weeks, COVID-19 around the world
COVID-19 headlines from around the world
COVID-19 headlines from around the world
'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: W.H.O.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
Kim Jong Un is in 'vegetative state', Japanese media claims; China medical experts dispatched to North Korea
Kim Jong Un’s health appears could be more serious than initially believed, according to multiple reports.
Kim Jong Un’s health appears could be more serious than initially believed, according to multiple reports.
98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Munich's Oktoberfest celebrations canceled amid coronavirus pandemic: 'The risk is just too high'
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
Nursing home resident cries after receiving pillow with late wife's photo on it
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea says no suspicious activity in North amid Kim health concerns
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery