Hong Kong April 20, 2020 Hong Kong government using coronavirus as 'golden opportunity' to crack down on pro-democracy movement, arrested activist claims The Chinese Communist Party and the Hong Kong government used the coronavirus pandemic as a “golden opportunity” to crack down on pro-democracy dissidence, knowing that the arrest of more than a dozen activists would have normally seen people “pouring out onto the street to protest,” according to one recently arrested political leader.
Coronavirus April 20, 2020 Hundreds protest coronavirus stay-at-home order in California to 'defend constitutional rights' Hundreds of people gathered Sunday in Southern California to protest the state's stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 Trump announces coronavirus testing milestone, says PPP stimulus deal imminent President Trump announced that the United States had passed a major coronavirus testing milestone on Sunday, telling reporters that 4.18 million Americans have now been screened -- more than France, the U.K., South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, Austria, Australia, Sweden, and Canada combined.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 Coronavirus questions answered: Are vapers more vulnerable? ӣƵ medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat and chief medical officer at Ascension Texas Dr. Maria Granzotti joined "America's News HQ" to answer viewer questions on the coronavirus pandemic Sunday.
China April 19, 2020 Guest on Chinese-produced Arabic-language program claimed US may be to blame for coronavirus pandemic A Chinese-produced program broadcast to the Arab world last month, blamed the COVID-19 pandemic on the United States, according to a transcript released Friday from a media research group.
Afghanistan April 19, 2020 Afghan girls help coronavirus response by designing ventilators from unusual parts The five teenage members of Afghanistan’s prize-winning girls’ robotics team are on a lifesaving mission: making ventilators from used car parts to help their war-stricken country battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 San Diego-area protest targets coronavirus closures of beaches, walking trails An organized protest group gathered in northern San Diego County on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against what they call the local government’s overreach in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 Sweden sees jump in coronavirus deaths with less restrictive guidelines under scrutiny Sweden, with a population of 10 million, may be paying a heavy price for embracing the idea of herd immunity — that is, letting many individuals get sick to build up immunity in the population. The Nordic country had reported 1,540 deaths tied to the coronavirus pandemic, an increase of 29 from Saturday.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 Putin says Russia has coronavirus pandemic under control, despite rising cases Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday claimed that authorities have the coronavirus pandemic under control, despite evidence showing a rising number of cases within the country.
Coronavirus April 19, 2020 Coronavirus hits global drug trade, experts say The coronavirus pandemic is reportedly crippling the illegal drug trade, as borders shut down and supply chains linking Mexico to China are severed.
Florida April 19, 2020 Florida protester encases hands in concrete near Governor's Mansion, calls to free prisoners amid coronavirus A Florida man protesting prison conditions amid the coronavirus outbreak was arrested Friday after encasing his hands in concrete outside the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.