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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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.
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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.
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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.
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In New York, people are turning to traditional Chinese medicine to boost their immune system and help fight against COVID-19.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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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As the world looks to combat coronavirus pandemic, Latin American leaders are coordinating their response to the pandemic. And, in some cases, setting aside political ideology for the common good.
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On March 18, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, officially launched the “Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment,” which was co-written by dozens of medical experts and doctors at that hospital.
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Broadway, New York City’s thriving theater district, is going dark. Productions will be shut down for an unprecedented period of one month as New York tries to contain the coronavirus epidemic. CGTN’s Karina Huber reports.
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For many Asian art lovers, Asia Week New York is a must attend event. Every March, the city hosts a ten-day event celebrating Asian art, Asia Week New York. It features auctions, exhibits and special events. For the first time since its inception 11 […]
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Fighting on the frontlines, United States President Donald Trump declares a state of emergency, as the nation continues to struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Director General of the World Health Organization urges all countries to test for the coronavirus as the number of cases rises globally.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Chinese virus” tweet smears China, saying Beijing strongly opposes Trump’s usage of the words.
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In central China’s Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, new COVID-19 cases have dropped to a single digit, with just four reported Friday. The latest data shows that over 36,000 patients had recovered in Wuhan, accounting for over 70 percent of its total cases. […]
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Are you having symptoms, but not sure what to do next? To help us understand when and how to be tested for COVID-19., we’re joined by epidemiologist and public health expert Dr. Eric Feigel-Ding.
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“It all started after I attended a press conference held by the Lombardy regional government in Milan. Two days later, we were informed that one of the other attendees had tested positive for COVID-19.”
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