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.
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See who would become president if Trump has to step down or becomes incapacitated.
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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.
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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:
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When coronavirus showed up in Mexico, locals acted ahead of government authorities and decided to close the beach town of Sayulita.
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In Guatemala, one in every 6 cases of coronavirus has come from abroad. Correspondent Harris Whitbeck reports.
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While most people are confined to their homes during the COVID-19 lockdown, some are using the time to create.
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India is reopening after 2 1/2 months of lockdown brought by COVID-19.
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Coronavirus affecting animals in a variety of ways
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he home of the Singapore airshow now houses thousands of beds at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
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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.
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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.
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The U.S. has for many years been the top destination for Chinese students seeking advanced degrees but there’s trouble on the horizon.
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There’s a growing demand across the United States for COVID-19 antibody tests.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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!”, […]
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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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