Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV
“I’m very moved because it’s something that millions of people want,” said the 35-year-old man, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition that his name not be published. “It’s a gift of life, a second chance to live.”
“I’m very moved because it’s something that millions of people want,” said the 35-year-old man, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition that his name not be published. “It’s a gift of life, a second chance to live.”
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables,” has died.
Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables,” has died.
British actor Earl Cameron, a breaker of entertainment barriers dead at 102
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
Denmark's Little Mermaid statue vandalized with 'racist fish' graffiti
The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized with the text “racist fish.”
The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized with the text “racist fish.”
Study suggests official COVID-19 death numbers underestimate ‘full burden’ of the pandemic
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
A new study indicates that the number of official COVID-19 deaths may underestimate the “full burden” of the pandemic.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Death toll mounts in jade mine landslide in Southeast Asia
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.