France records 80 new virus deaths, lowest daily toll in a month French health officials on Saturday announced another 80 deaths from the new coronavirus, the lowest figure recorded over 24 hours since early April. May 9, 2020 0 3
Canada PM 'worried' about situation in Montreal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Saturday for caution and expressed concern about loosening lockdown measures in Montreal, the epicenter of Canada's coronavirus outbreak. May 9, 2020 0 3
Coronavirus death toll passes 275,000 worldwide The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 275,000 people worldwide since it began in China late last year, with more than 85 percent of fatalities in Europe and the United States, according to an AFP tally compiled from ... May 9, 2020 0 9
US approves new coronavirus antigen test with fast results U.S. regulators have approved a new type of coronavirus test that administration officials have promoted as a key to opening up the country. May 9, 2020 1 54
3 NY youths die from syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19 Two young children and a teenager have now died in New York state from a possible complication from the coronavirus involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. May 9, 2020 0 14
Maldives sees rapid spike in coronavirus patients The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world's most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. May 9, 2020 0 2
Reopenings bring new cases in S. Korea, virus fears in Italy South Korea's capital closed down more than 2,100 bars and other nightspots Saturday because of a new cluster of coronavirus infections, Germany scrambled to contain fresh outbreaks at slaughterhouses, and Italian authorities ... May 9, 2020 0 23
South Korea reports more virus cases, Pakistan eases curbs South Korea reported 18 new coronavirus cases Saturday after bars and nightclubs were urged to close following a spate of infections, while Pakistan bowed to economic pressure and allowed some businesses to reopen despite ... May 9, 2020 0 1
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: reports Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most international arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the government to relax virus lockdown measures. May 9, 2020 0 4
White House to direct supply of COVID drug amid access fears Trying to head off another chaotic scramble for scarce supplies, the White House said Friday it will step in to help coordinate distribution of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster. May 9, 2020 3 2