COVID-19

Mexico’s war on drug-trafficking during the pandemic

December 15, 2020

Hunger – COVID’s second blow

Learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic will have an enormous impact on hunger around the world.

November 15, 2020

Crowded prisons in El Salvador raise Human Right Violation concerns

The government of El Salvador has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to street gangs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, health conditions for the imprisoned gang members are far from ideal.

November 12, 2020

How Pfizer’s genetic vaccine works against COVID-19

Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine may be 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results. The Food and Drug Administration must still authorize its use.

October 25, 2020

Thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico live a life of struggle

Migration has slowed down during the pandemic but it hasn’t stopped. Alasdair Baverstock reports.

October 25, 2020

Rural hospital closures impact communities in the U.S.

The U.S. Healthcare system is considered one of the best in the world but many rural hospitals are closing. John Zarella reports.

October 25, 2020

Horse plasma could hold a key to COVID-19 treatment

Scientists in Argentina have developed a serum from antibodies produced by horses. It’s said to have the ability to reduce the severity of effects caused by COVID-19. Joel Richards has the story.

October 25, 2020

Llamas give hope to scientists in the war against COVID-19

Current scientific research suggests that antibodies found in llama’s blood could offer a defense against COVID-19.

October 16, 2020

More middle-class Mexicans falling into poverty due to COVID unemployment

Unemployment due to the coronavirus is impacting many middle-class Mexicans. See how many are slipping into poverty.

October 13, 2020

See how world leaders fared after their COVID illnesses

We look at U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the U.K. and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil to see how each fared before and after their coronavirus illnesses.

October 6, 2020

COVID and population density: Why Colombia’s cases are concerning

Coronavirus cases topped 35.6 million as of Tuesday, with the top 5 nations – The U.S., India, Brazil, Russia, and Colombia – make up 60% of the world’s total. But when considering population density, Colombia stands in stark contrast. Here’s how.

October 2, 2020

Who becomes president? Understanding the U.S. line of succession

See who would become president if Trump has to step down or becomes incapacitated.

August 23, 2020

COVID-19 testing has become a major challenge in Mexico

Mexico has one of the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the world. One of its biggest challenges has been the access to testing.

June 16, 2020

Xi Jinping to chair summit on COVID-19 cooperation with Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a speech at a high-profile China Africa summit on COVID-19 cooperation via video conferencing on Wednesday. Learn more:

June 14, 2020

A Mexican village known for its beaches calls for self-isolation

When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.

June 14, 2020

Infected deportees sent back to Guatemala cause a rise in COVID-19 cases

In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.

June 11, 2020

Creating art during the COVID-19 lockdown

While most people are confined to their homes during the COVID-19 lockdown, some are using the time to create.

June 10, 2020

India reopens as COVID-19 infections reach new high

India is reopening after 2 1/2 months of lockdown brought by COVID-19.

June 10, 2020

How is COVID-19 affecting animals?

Coronavirus affecting animals in a variety of ways

June 10, 2020

Singapore converts exhibition center for recovering COVID-19 patients

he home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

June 8, 2020

COVID-19 delaying lifesaving treatment for non-COVID-19 patients

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is approaching 1.9 million, with the total death toll exceeding 108,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

June 4, 2020

Dr. Rishi Desai gives his take on unproven herbal cures for coronavirus

CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Dr. Rishi Desai, Chief Medical Officer, Osmosis.org about a herbal drink based on traditional African medicine, touted as a cure for coronavirus in Madagascar.

June 4, 2020

Chinese students to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S.

The U.S. has for many years been the top destination for Chinese students seeking advanced degrees but there’s trouble on the horizon.

June 4, 2020

Do antibodies give you immunity from COVID-19?

There’s a growing demand across the United States for COVID-19 antibody tests.

June 2, 2020

BIG STORY – State of Emergency

‘State of Emergency: 24 Hours in New York’ puts viewers in the shoes of paramedics, doctors, bankers and restaurateurs to depict life in America’s most populous and economically critical city.

May 29, 2020

Mexican company creates new COVID coffin after sales plummet

The coronavirus pandemic in Mexico hit coffin makers hard as cremation was imposed for anyone who died of the virus. One company is hoping their completely-sealed coffins will allow more people to be buried without cremation.

May 29, 2020

Expert: White House provides a lot of misinformation about coronavirus

Vincent Racaniello, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Columbia University spoke to CCTV on Wednesday about U.S. government failures in taking measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here’s what he said.

May 29, 2020

Brazilian scientists develop tech to produce more COVID-19 tests

See how scientists at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil have developed a COVID-19 screening test system. Their system produces up to 16 times more tests than what is currently possible.

May 25, 2020

COVID-19: Could politics and sports reignite the U.S. pandemic?

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U.S. President Trump is pressuring North Carolina’s governor to let Republicans host up to 50,000 people at their August convention. But do any mass gatherings risk reigniting the deadly pandemic? And what about sports? We were joined by Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UCSF.

May 22, 2020

Cattle ranchers struggle during coronavirus pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the strain on the cattle industry and demand and prices have dropped significantly. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock talks to ranchers in Texas to learn more.

May 20, 2020

The Heat: Trump threatens to cut funding to WHO

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to permanently cut the funding to the World Health Organization, as countries across the globe deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

May 20, 2020

Indigenous Brazilians fight COVID-19

COVID-19 is spreading throughout Brazil, including in the Amazon region. With limited access to food and healthcare, some native communities rely on traditional medicines to fight off COVID-19 symptoms.

May 20, 2020

Protests over food shortages break out in Chile

Police and protesters clash amid a city wide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Residents of the El Bosque neighborhood of Santiago, Chile and police clashed during protests Monday. Protesters claim a lack of food and work amid a city-wide lockdown intended to curb […]

May 20, 2020

Greece reopens Athens Acropolis after COVID-19 lockdown

Closed for 2 months due to COVID-19, Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens. A handful of lucky guests toured the most-visited Greek monument amidst new social distancing regulations. New regulations include built-in separation screens and social distancing markers. Face masks are mandatory for guides and […]

May 20, 2020

Trump: Testing showing U.S. has most COVID-19 cases “Badge of Honor”

U.S. President Donald Trump said that testing revealing the high number of cases of COVID-19 is a “Badge of Honor.” Trump said the U.S. is leading all countries with over 1.5 million cases is because the country “does more tests than anybody.” The U.S. also […]

May 19, 2020

Science ship has no place to dock amid COVID-19 pandemic

floating energy lab is facing trial by fire. COVID-19 lockdowns in the Caribbean mean there are few places to make port. In March, the catamaran Energy Observer left France on a planned 4-year voyage. They are testing if renewable energy can sustain the boat and […]

May 19, 2020

4 Trump administration controversies from mid-May

The Trump administration has been continuously taking questions from the press regarding its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its disagreements with health experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci, and recently Trump’s claims that former President Obama committed “the biggest political crime in American history, by far!”, […]

May 19, 2020

Watch U.S. lawmaker rip into Republicans on Capitol Hill

United States Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan, gave an impassioned speech demanding Republicans provide more financial assistance to Americans struck by hardships due to COVID-19. The lawmaker from Ohio was arguing for a second round of stimulus. The House of Representatives passed the $3 trillion stimulus […]

May 19, 2020

Fall reopening uncertain at many colleges and universities in U.S.

Many colleges and universities in the United States don’t know if they will allow students to return to campus in the fall. Due to the uncertainty, many students are choosing to defer next year. College enrollment is expected to drop 15% in the next academic […]

May 19, 2020

China calls for world to work together to solve pandemic

The Director of China’s National Health Commission Ma Xiaowei on Monday called for all countries to work together to support the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against COVID-19. Ma made the remarks via video link at the 73rd session of the World Health […]

May 18, 2020

The Faces of Unemployment

COVID-19 has shattered lives and hit global economies hard. Businesses are cutting back or closing, leaving employees without jobs and worried about surviving. Here are some of the Faces of Unemployment.

May 16, 2020

China’s first law promoting basic health care takes effect in June

China’s first law promoting basic medical and health care takes effect in June, see what impact it will have on the country. #coronavirus #covid19 #covid-19

May 15, 2020

COVID-19: Fallout from U.S. attacks on China | Amb. Max Baucus

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As COVID-19 destabilizes the U.S., Donald Trump and allies continue to attack China. Where will these attacks lead? And what can parties do – in both countries – to avoid a permanent rift? We were joined by Max Baucus, a former U.S. ambassador to China under the Obama administration, and Senator from Montana.

May 15, 2020

The Heat: China-U.S. tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump renews his attacks against China, as tensions flare between the two economic powers.

May 14, 2020

What Americans think of Trump’s COVID-19 response

See what the latest polling says about what Americans think about Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States and what places they think should be reopened or remain closed.

May 13, 2020

Zimbabwean president: Our doctors can learn from China’s experience

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said Tuesday that his country could learn from China’s experience in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic to a visiting medical team from China who shared knowledge and experience battling the virus.

May 13, 2020

COVID-19: Reality check on U.S. jobs and economy

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As workers and their families struggle with loss of income and uncertainty – U.S. policy makers scramble to find a way out of a downward economic spiral. But will efforts to re-open the economy cost further loss to livelihood – and lives? We were joined by John Quelch – Dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami.

May 13, 2020

A circus group moves their show online in Colombia

The circus has had a sometimes bumpy ride through history, but has always managed to survive by evolving. Its latest challenge is the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns that do not allow for their grand spectacle. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports from Colombia about one circus group […]

May 13, 2020

Shanghai Disneyland becomes first Disney Park to reopen

A special ceremony was staged Monday at Shanghai Disneyland to celebrate the theme park’s reopening after 107 days of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of continued concerns, the park is limiting its capacity to 30 percent. Tourists must book tickets online and […]

May 13, 2020

City vs. Suburbs: Coronavirus makes some rethink where to live

As the coronavirus seems to impact more densely populated areas more severely than rural regions, it has many Americans rethinking where they want to live. A new poll indicates nearly one-third of Americans are thinking about moving to the suburbs from an urban community.

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