On the day that the coronavirus lockdown were lifted in Wuhan, there are internet rumors that a city in another part of China may be locked down because of COVID-19. The rumor says the alleged outbreak was caused by Africans living in Guangzhou, capital of […]
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Life is beginning to return to normal in Wuhan, with the end of the travel restrictions in the Chinese city where the coronavirus was first detected.
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As COVID-19 spreads, different regions and countries are seeing different measures taken to prevent bigger problems. In Mexico, with no tourists left to serve, one beach resort is taking measures into its own hands.
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California is granting early release to 3,500 inmates in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus infections in the state prison system. The decision follows an emergency order filed by lawyers, requesting an intervention by judges to prevent illness and death.
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Yoga is usually done in groups, but during the coronavirus pandemic, practitioners are adapting and using technology to continue their practice. CGTN spoke with LeeAnn King, a Washington, D.C. -based health and wellness guide who has gone from teaching free courses at her local library, […]
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As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the United States, schools have closed and many international students have nowhere to stay. CGTN spoke to one Chinese overseas student who made the long trip home. She says it took more than 30 hours for her and other […]
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With commerce and regular life virtually shut down amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the city that never sleeps is uncharacteristically quiet. Listen.
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Andrew Smith is a journalism professor who contracted COVID-19 during a class trip to the UK. After returning home to Kansas, he soon found himself in the ICU fighting for his life. Andrew joins us to share his ordeal with the virus and his road to recovery.
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Amid the clubs and theaters shut down over coronavirus, one American tradition is seeing something of a comeback, the drive-in movie theater.
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In times of crisis, journalism thrives.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S., shortages of basic safety supplies, such as masks and gowns, endangers the lives of nurses and other health professionals – as they attempt to heal the sick. We speak to Zenei Cortez, a registered nurse and co-president of National Nurses United, about the life threatening burden placed on U.S. health workers.
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The Johns Hopkins University coronavirus map tracks new COVID-19 cases around the world in real time, and 15 billion people have viewed it as of Wednesday. The idea began in January when Ph.D. candidate Ensheng Dong and his advisor, Associate Professor Lauren Gardner at the […]
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The adventures of a penguin named Wellington is causing a stir at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.
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A catering company, instead of completely shutting down because of the COVID-19 outbreak, is helping feed first responders during the crisis. CGTN’s Dan Williams takes a look at what the restaurant, Soul and Smoke, is doing to help essential workers.
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As New York City prepares for a worsening death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are forced to build temporary morgues to house the bodies of the dead. CGTN’s Sarah Walton has the latest.
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Weeks after a state of emergency was declared in Peru in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the usually packed beaches of the seaside capital Lima have been reclaimed by seabirds.
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If you’re from California, New Jersey, New York or Washington state, you likely feel more confident in your governor than you do in President Donald Trump in battling the coronavirus pandemic. A poll by Monmouth University found that 74% of people in these states said […]
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As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, the U.S. healthcare system finds itself short on equipment and staff. Nurses are in high demand, but as CGTN’s Mark Niu reports, they’re also feeling those in charge are failing to protect them on the job.
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As the U.S. scrambles to contain COVID-19, parts of China are getting back to work. Here’s what the U.S. could learn from China’s COVID-19 response.
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Police in India have been filmed beating alleged violators of the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Muslim and Hindu worshipers were hit with sticks at their places of worship. And Police used violence to disperse crowds at major bus depots. Migrants have also been filmed being hosed […]
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The largest economic relief package in U.S. history has been signed into law by President Trump on the day coronavirus cases in the country topped 100,000. Meanwhile, China says it’s ready to provide support to the U.S. in the fight against the pandemic.
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An order to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19 is being ignored by many New Yorkers. While residents are allowed to leave their homes for exercise, people have been gathering in parks to enjoy the spring weather. The state governor has asked […]
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An unprecedented number of people are cooped up in their homes. Many are turning to video conferencing platforms to learn, work, and play. No platform is gaining more attention than Zoom.
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The spread of COVID-19 has forced clubs and theaters to close across the United States, putting thousands of performers out of work. While many in the industry are used to having an unsteady source of income, they must now adjust to an extended period away […]
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One activity that remains alive and well during the COVID-19 pandemic is dating. Professional dating services are busy. Dating app users report a wider selection of potential dates. Of course in this virtual age when people are largely confined to their homes, it’s all a […]
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If you look at any list of the most dangerous places in the world, around half of those listed are in Mexico. And among those, one city always tops the list – Tijuana. The city has the busiest border crossing with the U.S. as COVID-19 […]
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College and graduate students in America are home, glued to their laptops. Florida became one of the first states to unilaterally close all public colleges and move to online teaching to fight COVID-19. Teachers and students are trying to adjust to a new quarantine reality. […]
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Many businesses are being forced to close across the United States. Not only are small companies strained by this, they also fear for their long-term survival. CGTN’s Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The urgent call from U.S. cities facing shortages of masks, test kits and ventilators, as the number of coronavirus cases grows.
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Tijuana, the city at the western end of the U.S.-Mexico Border. Many studies rate this town as the most violent place in the world. The city certainly has one of the world’s highest homicide rates. The city saw 138 murders per 100,000 residents last year. […]
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Jose Rodriguez is a chef with tech company Google – but since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., the staff on the campus has been sharply reduced. So what does Jose do now that he’s not on the campus?
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As COVID-19 shakes up life around the world, it stands to have a political impact as well. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock is watching for developments on both sides of the U.S. border with Mexico.
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The World Health Organization says the coronavirus pandemic is now accelerating in every major city on the planet. But, before the coronavirus, there was the Spanish Flu of 1918, which killed millions around the globe.
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Here’s how hundreds of tourists from Canada, Japan, and the U.K. are going home after being stranded in Peru by the coronavirus.
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The World Health Organization says the United States could become the new epicenter of the coronavirus.
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The World Health Organization is calling for countries to act now, as the number of coronavirus cases tops 370-thousand globally.
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People all around the globe are staying at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In some cases, it is mandatory. Countries like Argentina are under lockdown. In the United States, California and New York ordered all non-essential workers to stay at home.
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From coronavirus to influenza to Ebola, many of the world’s deadliest viruses start in animals, then jump to humans. These cross-species diseases have killed millions of people. But, could it be possible to track, map and predict the origin – before it becomes deadly?
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Working from home and paid-time off are ‘social distancing’ options for some office workers. But, street vendors need face-to-face contact, or they lose their daily incomes. In Colombia, 40-percent of the population works in the informal economy, meaning that they work for themselves and without […]
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As COVID-19 has forced shops and offices across the United States to close, online businesses are benefiting from the rapid increase in the number of people working from home. Videoconferencing and food delivery apps have been among the tech firms seeing a surge in demand. […]
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Streets in Argentina are deserted, as the country is under a full quarantine. Argentina’s president issued the order, saying the country was in “a fight against an invisible enemy to save lives.”
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School closures and the change of routine can have a big influence on children. CGTN’s Karina Huber spoke to an expert about how to talk to kids about the pandemic.
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U.S. President Donald Trump tells a television reporter he is “terrible” during COVID-19 news conference. Here’s how it transpired. NBC News’ Peter Alexander, asked Trump, “What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now, who are scared?” And the president responded with, […]
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On Friday, the U.S. and Mexico agreed to temporarily restrict movement across the border except for trade and workers. CGTN takes a look at businesses and the concerns people have about the new changes at the southern border.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continue to refer to the 2019 novel coronavirus as the “Chinese Virus” – and China’s officials have responded. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang called the references an attempt to pass the buck and stigmatize […]
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With the constant news cycle and uncertainty behind the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization says it’s important to protect your mental health. March 20th is International Day of Happiness. As countries around the world either brace for or work to contain COVID-19, here are […]
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Restaurants in the Washington DC area are hurting. And that’s particularly true for Chinese eateries. But as CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports, disappearing customers aren’t their only worry.
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The first drive-through coronavirus testing site in New York City has opened on Staten Island. CGTN’s Sarah Walton reports.
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