COVID-19

BIG STORY – Up North

April 7, 2020

Drive-in movie theaters see comeback amid COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the clubs and theaters shut down over coronavirus, one American tradition is seeing something of a comeback, the drive-in movie theater.

April 7, 2020

Journalists adjust to unprecedented conditions during COVID-19

In times of crisis, journalism thrives.

April 3, 2020

COVID-19: Why U.S. nurses fear for their lives

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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.

April 3, 2020

Billions are on this COVID-19 site, we talked to the guy who built it

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 […]

April 3, 2020

Penguins at Chicago Aquarium welcome distraction from COVID-19

The adventures of a penguin named Wellington is causing a stir at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

April 2, 2020

COVID-19: Caterers feed first responders on frontline of outbreak

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.

April 2, 2020

New York hospital builds temporary morgue as deaths from COVID-19 surge

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.

April 2, 2020

Seabirds reclaim Peruvian beaches during COVID-19

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.

April 2, 2020

Poll: Americans rate governors higher than Trump amid COVID-19

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 […]

April 2, 2020

Nurses battle COVID-19 without enough protection

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.

April 1, 2020

What the U.S. can learn from China in fighting COVID-19

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.

April 1, 2020

Watch Indian police beating lockdown violators

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 […]

March 28, 2020

Trump signs largest economic relief package in U.S. history to help battle COVID-19

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.

March 28, 2020

New Yorkers ignore stay-at-home orders as spring arrives

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 […]

March 28, 2020

Zoom video conferencing app in the spotlight amid COVID19 outbreak

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.

March 28, 2020

Broadway performers face challenges of survival amid COVID19 outbreak

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 […]

March 28, 2020

Online dating is not only surviving, but thriving during the pandemic

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 […]

March 28, 2020

How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting one of the world’s most dangerous cities

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 […]

March 28, 2020

Students across the U.S. turn to online classes amid COVID-19 pandemic

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. […]

March 28, 2020

Small businesses hit hard by the pandemic in America

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.

March 27, 2020

The Heat: Coronavirus – India and the United States w/ Dr. Shashi Tharoor

The urgent call from U.S. cities facing shortages of masks, test kits and ventilators, as the number of coronavirus cases grows.

March 27, 2020

How will a COVID-19 emergency affect the most violent place on Earth?

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. […]

March 27, 2020

Google chef talks about life during the coronavirus pandemic

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?

March 27, 2020

Asieh Namdar talks to her self-isolating parents in California

CGTN’s Asieh Namdar recently talked to her parents (remotely) about how they are adjusting to life during a pandemic.

March 27, 2020

COVID-19’s political impact on the U.S.-Mexico border

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.

March 27, 2020

Full Frame: Widespread

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.

March 27, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

Tourists stranded in Peru repatriated

Here’s how hundreds of tourists from Canada, Japan, and the U.K. are going home after being stranded in Peru by the coronavirus.

March 25, 2020

President Trump wants U.S. ‘opened up’ by Easter

The World Health Organization says the United States could become the new epicenter of the coronavirus.

March 24, 2020

The Heat: Italy, ROK and the U.S. response to coronavirus

The World Health Organization is calling for countries to act now, as the number of coronavirus cases tops 370-thousand globally.

March 21, 2020

The Heat: Covid-19 Pandemic

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.

March 21, 2020

Full Frame: Virus Evolution

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?

March 21, 2020

Colombia street vendors struggle with social distancing

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 […]

March 21, 2020

COVID-19: People staying at home a boost for online platforms

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. […]

March 21, 2020

Argentina on full lockdown until March 31

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.”

March 21, 2020

How to talk to kids about COVID-19

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.

March 20, 2020

Reporter to Trump: What do you say to Americans who are scared?

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, […]

March 20, 2020

U.S.-Mexico temporarily close border movement, threatening region’s commerce

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.

March 20, 2020

China: The U.S. has wasted precious time China has bought

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 […]

March 20, 2020

Protecting mental health during a pandemic

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 […]

March 20, 2020

Chinese businesses in U.S. hurting amid coronavirus outbreak

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.

March 20, 2020

New York City’s first coronavirus drive-thru testing facility opens

The first drive-through coronavirus testing site in New York City has opened on Staten Island. CGTN’s Sarah Walton reports.

March 19, 2020

This is what coronavirus numbers look like in the United States

See what COVID-19 numbers look like in the United States. As of Thursday there were 10,442 cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. and 150 deaths, according to the CDC. View the charts to see which states are most impacted.

March 19, 2020

Here’s how Chinese businesses in the U.S. are trying to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak

A number of small Chinese-owned businesses outside of Washington, D.C. are trying to cope with state and local government orders to shutdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 18, 2020

What it’s like to visit an elderly care home under COVID-19 lockdown

A heartwarming moment for Robin Hall and her sister Desiree. As they visit their grandmother Phyllis, taking photos for the rest of the family to see, and a thumbs up from Phyllis.

March 18, 2020

New Yorkers turn to traditional Chinese medicine to help avoid COVID-19

In New York, people are turning to traditional Chinese medicine to boost their immune system and help fight against COVID-19.

March 18, 2020

U.S. starts testing for first possible COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. is starting its first trial of a possible COVID-19 vaccine. And the first doses were administered to volunteers. CGTN’s Roee Ruttenberg has the details.

March 18, 2020

People and businesses under ‘shelter in place’ orders in California Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is under a 3-week “shelter-in-place” order, starting from Tuesday. People are directed to stay in-doors, and businesses have closed. CGTN’s Mark Niu takes a look at how local people and businesses are coping with the situation.

March 18, 2020

“Community kitchens” preparing for food emergency under pandemic

In the face of a pandemic, food shortages are a real possibility. A famous chef from Washington DC, well known for his charitable works, is setting up a web of food providers, hoping to assist people during the emergency. CGTN’s Jim Spellman brings the story […]

March 18, 2020

Ohio postpones democratic presidential primary, but 3 other states go ahead

As the U.S. steps up measures to contain COVID-19, voters in three U-S states are casting ballots in the Democratic presidential primary. The state of Ohio made a last-minute decision to postpone its primary over concerns about the virus. Despite similar concerns in Illinois, the […]

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