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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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
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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.
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U.S. President Donald Trump renews his attacks against China, as tensions flare between the two economic powers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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CGTN’s Sean Callebs traveled around New Orleans, Louisiana and brings us this series of stories to see how an historic part of America is dealing with coronavirus.
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With the spread of COVID-19, computers are essential for productivity and learning, now more than ever. But how are parents and children adapting to this new dynamic?
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One trend is being boosted by the prospect of meat shortages and concerns that the coronavirus originated in animals. It’s a pivot to plant based diets.
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It’s a glimmer of hope in the fight against the coronavirus. Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, has shown real promise in speeding up the recovery time for COVID-19 patients.
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The White House coronavirus task force will shift to focus on medical treatments and reopening the U.S., President Donald Trump says. He said he wants to winde down the task force and perhaps include different advisers.
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With stay at home order and COVID-19 social distancing measures, you might think more people are listening to podcasts.
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Mexico’s National Space Agency has developed a LINX respirator, an accessible and portable breathing device.
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Trump is not forcing meat plants to stay open
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As more people around the globe work from home, what was once a flat-lining business is now thriving. Sales of computers and accessories are now thriving.
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Podcasting is a booming industry. With millions now sheltered at home, you’d think listeners would now be at an all-time high. You might be surprised.
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The COVID-19 cure could be in the bloodstream of those whose immune systems rallied to defeat the coronavirus.
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California may reopen many of its retail businesses as early as Friday.
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More and more U.S. states are easing pandemic restrictions and allowing businesses to reopen.
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E-commerce giant Amazon announced the creation of 1,000 jobs in Colombia.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital capacities and medical supplies are a concern across the globe. After seeing this problem in Mexico, one team of space travel engineers has joined forces to help fight supply shortages.
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Coronavirus restrictions are hitting the U.S. economy hard. For millennials burdened with college debt, it’s a scary time.
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Even with people beginning to spend money and enjoying life again in China, experts say not to expect massive consumption to quickly reverse the economic damage.
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Community health care agents – a job performed mostly by women are on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in the Amazon.
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Six Brazilian Indians were killed by the coronavirus
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COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on the resources of the country’s hospitals. That is especially true of Roseland Community Hospital, a small but vital safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side. CGTN was allowed exclusive access to the hospital that was already facing a funding […]
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Multiple U.S. states are either reopening their economy or loosening restrictions and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some have yet to end their shelter-in-place mandate. Take a look at the states and businesses that are partially reopening.
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See inside a continuing care home to learn how elderly are dealing with COVID-19
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Multiple U.S. states are either reopening their economy or loosening restrictions and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some have yet to end their shelter-in-place mandate. Take a look at the states and businesses that are partially reopening.
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As the coronavirus outbreak continues in New York City, how are front line medical workers handling the emotional toll? And how can they ensure safety – and dignity – for themselves and the patients they serve. We were joined by Dr Qanta Ahmed, a pulmonologist at New York University’s Langone Medical Center.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says economic activity will stop and start for months to come, until an effective treatment or vaccine for the novel coronavirus can be found.
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The Heat takes a look at the latest from China as it emerges from lockdown and in the U.S. How is the coronavirus outbreak impacting Native Americans?
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Peru’s COVID-19 lockdown is in its seventh week as the country grapples with the pandemic. One hot spot for coronavirus infections is turning out to be food markets especially in the country’s capital Lima.
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COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on the resources of the country’s hospitals. That is especially true of Roseland Community Hospital, a small but vital safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side.
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Retailers have been hit hard by coronavirus related closures in the United States. With most stores closed and unemployment skyrocketing, sales are down sharply and many retailers can’t afford to pay the rent.
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These medical students are stepping up to help hospitals test for COVID-19. The swab tests they’re performing at the Detroit health department are critical to an accurate diagnosis. “One, two, three, on one nostril. One, two, three, in the other,” Michael Moentmann explained before swabbing […]
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New York City area hospitals have been filling with patients suffering, and many times dying, from COVID-19-related illnesses. A doctor working inside one of these hospitals, tells us what kind of changes have they had to make to not become overwhelmed.
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In the U.S. state of Georgia, some businesses were allowed to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown. We follow owner of Salon EllaPar and Spa, Jill Gay-Riendeau, as she explains how her salon is reopening and what safety precautions are being taken protect clientele.
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Human rights groups are condemning the treatment of gang member inmates in El Salvador – after images and videos emerged of hundreds of prisoners stripped to their underwear and pressed closely together in formation, as a punishment for an outbreak in homicides. The punishment stands […]
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Stanford’s prestigious startup StartX has developed a task force to find ways to use technology tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Companies such as Kangaroo Health have presented their product that founder Xiaoxu Kang says is like a “personal nurse in your pocket”. The app checks in […]
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President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday that would force meat processing plants to stay open to prevent a shortage in the food supply. The order uses the Defense Production Act to categorize meat processing as critical infrastructure. More than 20 meatpacking plants have […]
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Scientists have rejected the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic started in a Wuhan lab. Then why is this conspiracy theory still being spread by right-wing media and politicians? We speak to The Gray Zone founder Max Blumenthal on the motivations – and dangers – of spreading misinformation about coronavirus.
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