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