The Brazilian economy is in a recession as the country grapples with high interest rates and inflation. The downturn comes as Brazil is losing momentum as it tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Economists say the government has limited tools to fight it. CGTN’s […]
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Venezuela is rolling out a COVID-19 vaccination program for children as young as two- years-old, but the decision to vaccinate children is still controversial. There are questions about the safety of the vaccines the Venezuelan government has authorized, and about the decision to allocate scant […]
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It’s like a never-ending nightmare. COVID-19 infections in the U.S. are rising once again coming at a time when vaccines are readily available.
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Violent protests rock cities across Europe as governments impose new restrictions to try to counter new spikes in COVID-19.
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In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 – work goes on to find even more effective vaccines and therapeutics.
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The roller-coaster of COVID-19 cases seems to have hit a plateau in the U.S. New infections are holding steady at around 70-75,000 a day after dropping sharply several weeks ago. Meantime, the national death toll remains elevated at more than 1,200 fatalities per day. The […]
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Venezuela has started easing COVID-19 restrictions for businesses during the months of November and December. This is raising concerns among public health experts.
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Pfizer recently announced its COVID-19 antiviral pill regimen was so effective at preventing death and hospitalization in clinical trials that it was ending the study early and applying for FDA approval.
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“Excited, happy, emotional”. After more than 20 months, fully vaccinated travelers from the UK, Europe, China, India, Brazil and other countries will be allowed to travel to the United States. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports from Virginia’s Dulles airport.
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Starting November 8, fully vaccinated COVID-19 visitors can cross the Mexico and Canada borders into the United States for nonessential travel. Since March last year, travel by visa holders from other nations had been limited to essential travel only. The lifting of restrictions comes just in time […]
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It’s two-weeks until election day in Venezuela. Voters will choose governors, mayors, and other local officials. In the run-up to the poll, candidates are staging massive rallies; even though the country faces a new wave of COVID-19. See the latest.
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 – and now the CDC is recommending it.
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People across Mexico are commemorating one of that country’s most traditional holidays, Day of the Dead, when people remember their loved ones who have died. Last year, because of the pandemic, all public celebrations were cancelled. This year, Mexicans are able to get out of quarantine […]
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COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates vary across the United States.
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Argentina’s government has okayed the use of China’s Sinopharm vaccine for children from ages three to 11. The decision has sparked a debate as medical experts are recommending families sign up their children for the vaccine. Joel Richards reports.
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Over 720,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. The loss can be devastating, especially for children. Over 140,000 children have lost a parent or caregiver to the virus – with the children of people of color the most impacted. Karina Huber reports.
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In Mexico, nearly a quarter of a million children have lost a primary caregiver, according to a recent report from the country’s Senate. But how the country plans to respond to the loss is still uncertain. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.
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Signs of progress and a return to normalcy amid COVID-19 – The U.S. announced that it will open its borders with Mexico and Canada starting next month.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Bank annual meetings have kicked off including a virtual session on the damage the COVID-19 pandemic has done to the jobs and incomes of working women and mothers.
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Brazil passed at a grim milestone, 600,000 deaths from COVID-19. That’s the second-highest toll in the world. On Friday, residents held a ceremony to remember those who passed and to criticize the government’s handling of the pandemic.
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Church bells rang out in Washington, D.C this week as the U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpassed 700-thousand. But, will this stark reality make the 70 million unvaccinated Americans get the shot?
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A memorial in São Paulo opened Tuesday with an emotion-filled ceremony to honor victims of COVID-19 in Brazil’s largest city – as well as the country as a whole. Paulo Cabral reports.
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U.S. health officials say an average of 258 kids were sent to hospitals with COVID-19, every day last week.
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New research indicates wildfire smoke may increase risks of contracting COVID-19. One report by Harvard University’s School of Public Health says thousands of coronavirus infections in the U.S. last year may be attributable to smoke from wildfires, specifically the ‘fine particulate matter’ air pollution that […]
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Brazilian researchers are looking into the venom of a South American poisonous snake as a potential treatment against COVID-19. The research is in its early stages but initial results seem promising. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.
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More than half the world’s population has yet to receive even one COVID-19 vaccine.
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These are busy times in hospital pediatric wards across the U.S., at places like Children’s Hospital Colorado where the Delta variant of COVID-19 has made its presence felt.
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The pandemic has brought about the biggest shock to the global economy in decades. No country was prepared, but some were less prepared than others. Argentina was already two years into a recession when the first cases of the coronavirus were detected. And the country is […]
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U.S children began a new school term on Monday facing the prospect of requiring a COVID-19 vaccine to remain in class. As demands for mask mandates have led to teachers being assaulted, authorities now want to go a step further to try to stem the […]
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A small Chinese bakery in Chicago has been producing baked goods for four decades through good times and bad. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the more things change, the more they stay the same for the Chiu Quon bakery. CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
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While the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., there are growing fears of the Lambda variant, which is showing up in parts of South America. Health experts say it could be more infectious than the initial strain. Joel Richards reports.
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As schools reopen across California, the state has mandated that teachers and staff be vaccinated or else undergo regular COVID-19 testing. CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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Brazil’s biggest state, São Paulo, began this week to vaccinate teenagers. The plan is to to give access to the vaccine to all teens, age 12 and older, by September 6th. Paulo Cabral reports.
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Hospitals in the South and Midwest of the United States are reportedly overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, and many of the sick are now children.
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A number of local authorities in the United States have reintroduced mask mandates for indoor settings as the number of new COVID-19 cases in the country continues to rise. But some states have banned officials from enforcing mask-wearing, saying it should be a personal choice. […]
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Beginning August 16th, New Yorkers will have to show proof they have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they can enter a number of indoor businesses. Restaurants, gyms, and theaters will all be required to check their customers’ inoculation status. […]
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People who recover from COVID-19 often face a range of persistent symptoms months afterward. These survivors are known as long haulers. It’s becoming a growing concern for health professionals, especially in Brazil, which has recorded more than 20 million coronavirus cases. Experts calculate that at least […]
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Mexico is battling a third wave of COVID-19, and some of the hardest-hit places just happen to be some of the most popular spots for international tourists. Cancun in particular is living two realities amid the pandemic. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports
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Hospitals in Arkansas are overwhelmed by the latest wave of COVID-19 cases. Experts are blaming the Delta variant and unvaccinated people have the highest risk of getting sick.
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The COVID-19 Delta variant is leading a surge in new COVID-19 cases across the U.S. south. With Florida in the lead for hospitalizations and infections, hospitals are trying to treat an overwhelming number of sick people.
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During the height of the pandemic with everything in Lockdown/Shutdown, millions of people lost their jobs. Now, as nations are reopening, the restaurant and hospitality industries are struggling to find employees. Restaurants in Florida are closing one and two days a week because they don’t […]
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COVID-19 vaccinations are starting to increase in most Latin American countries. But for months there was a scarcity of vaccines. Thousands traveled north looking for inoculations. Airports were full and airfares rose to pre-pandemic levels.
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From the origins of the virus, and allegations over a “lab leak” in Wuhan, the United States continues to question China’s role and Beijing has pushed back hard on that. China says the novel coronavirus origin-tracking work should be treated as a scientific issue, not a political one.
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The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Cuba has tripled over the past few weeks and deaths are spiking to new record highs. On top of that, Cubans are facing serious shortages on basic goods and medicine. Several nations have responded with donations. The question […]
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The Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism reported that in the largest cities in the United States, anti-Asian hate crime rose 149% in 2020.
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Colombia has passed 92,000 deaths due to COVID, but this Tuesday it is beginning to lift many more restrictions as the country looks to balance health and the economy. CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports.
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The plight of the transplant patient puts into sharp focus Venezuela’s deep healthcare crisis. There have been no transplant surgeries except those from living donors since 2017. See how COVID-19 has affected organ transplantation in Venezuela.
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Ready for summer vacations? As many states have lifted COVID restrictions in the U.S, is it safe to travel this summer? Here’s what you need to know.
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The race to vaccinate continues across the United States. Twelve U.S. states have now vaccinated 70 percent of their adult populations with at least one dose of the vaccine. But for other states, the battle against hesitancy continues and that has led to some interesting initiatives.
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As life starts to return to normal in the U.S., many people will be happy to toss out their face mask or hand sanitizer. But many bar and restaurant owners in Washington D.C., are hoping that temporary rules introduced at the height of the coronavirus pandemic will be made […]
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