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Latinos – the most sought after voters for elections to come?

June 2, 2020

The protests that have rocked the U.S.

It’s been one week since George Floyd died under the knee of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.

May 20, 2020

Indigenous Brazilians fight COVID-19

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.

May 20, 2020

Protests over food shortages break out in Chile

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 […]

May 20, 2020

Greece reopens Athens Acropolis after COVID-19 lockdown

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 […]

May 20, 2020

Trump: Testing showing U.S. has most COVID-19 cases “Badge of Honor”

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 […]

May 19, 2020

Science ship has no place to dock amid COVID-19 pandemic

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 […]

May 19, 2020

4 Trump administration controversies from mid-May

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!”, […]

May 19, 2020

Watch U.S. lawmaker rip into Republicans on Capitol Hill

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 […]

May 19, 2020

Fall reopening uncertain at many colleges and universities in U.S.

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 […]

May 19, 2020

China calls for world to work together to solve pandemic

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 […]

May 14, 2020

What Americans think of Trump’s COVID-19 response

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.

May 13, 2020

A circus group moves their show online in Colombia

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 […]

May 13, 2020

Shanghai Disneyland becomes first Disney Park to reopen

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 […]

May 6, 2020

Are people listening to podcasts during COVID-19?

With stay at home order and COVID-19 social distancing measures, you might think more people are listening to podcasts.

May 6, 2020

COVID-19: Mexico’s rocket scientists develop respirators

Mexico’s National Space Agency has developed a LINX respirator, an accessible and portable breathing device.

May 6, 2020

China gets one step closer to building a space station

The China Manned Space Engineering Office confirmed that the nation’s newly developed heavy lift launch vehicle, the Long March-5B was sent into space.

May 6, 2020

What’s going on with U.S. meat?

Trump is not forcing meat plants to stay open

May 5, 2020

U.S. millennials feel financial squeeze over college debt in COVID-19

Coronavirus restrictions are hitting the U.S. economy hard. For millennials burdened with college debt, it’s a scary time.

May 5, 2020

Chinese economic expert: Financial recovery will take time

Even with people beginning to spend money and enjoying life again in China, experts say not to expect massive consumption to quickly reverse the economic damage.

May 5, 2020

COVID-19 is far from being the only problem for Brazil’s Amazon

Community health care agents – a job performed mostly by women are on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in the Amazon.

May 4, 2020

COVID-19 Threatening indigenous communities in Brazil

Six Brazilian Indians were killed by the coronavirus

May 4, 2020

How journalists creatively use their homes to continue broadcasting the news

How reporters operate under quarantine

May 4, 2020

China builds world’s highest 5G tower on Mount Qomolangma

China opened the world’s highest 5G tower on Mount Qomolangma.

May 1, 2020

The Essential People: Fighting COVID-19 on Chicago’s South Side

COVID-19 has placed a huge strain on the resources of the country’s hospitals. That is especially true of Roseland Community Hospital, a small but vital safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side. CGTN was allowed exclusive access to the hospital that was already facing a funding […]

May 1, 2020

This is how some U.S. states are reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak

Multiple U.S. states are either reopening their economy or loosening restrictions and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some have yet to end their shelter-in-place mandate. Take a look at the states and businesses that are partially reopening.

May 1, 2020

Nursing homes face unique challenge with COVID-19

See inside a continuing care home to learn how elderly are dealing with COVID-19

May 1, 2020

This is how some U.S. states are reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak

April 30, 2020

Peru food markets are hotspots for COVID-19

Peru’s COVID-19 lockdown is in its seventh week as the country grapples with the pandemic. One hot spot for coronavirus infections is turning out to be food markets especially in the country’s capital Lima.

April 30, 2020

The Essential People: Fighting COVID-19 on Chicago’s South Side

April 30, 2020

U.S. medical students on the frontline

These medical students are stepping up to help hospitals test for COVID-19. The swab tests they’re performing at the Detroit health department are critical to an accurate diagnosis. “One, two, three, on one nostril. One, two, three, in the other,” Michael Moentmann explained before swabbing […]

April 30, 2020

What are New York hospitals really like?

New York City area hospitals have been filling with patients suffering, and many times dying, from COVID-19-related illnesses. A doctor working inside one of these hospitals, tells us what kind of changes have they had to make to not become overwhelmed.

April 30, 2020

Georgia hairdresser shows how her salon reopens, as U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 1 million

In the U.S. state of Georgia, some businesses were allowed to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown. We follow owner of Salon EllaPar and Spa, Jill Gay-Riendeau, as she explains how her salon is reopening and what safety precautions are being taken protect clientele.

April 30, 2020

Rights groups condemn El Salvador for treatment of prison inmates during COVID-19 outbreak

Human rights groups are condemning the treatment of gang member inmates in El Salvador – after images and videos emerged of hundreds of prisoners stripped to their underwear and pressed closely together in formation, as a punishment for an outbreak in homicides. The punishment stands […]

April 30, 2020

See the latest tech innovations to fight COVID-19

Stanford’s prestigious startup StartX has developed a task force to find ways to use technology tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Companies such as Kangaroo Health have presented their product that founder Xiaoxu Kang says is like a “personal nurse in your pocket”. The app checks in […]

April 29, 2020

Will there be enough meat?

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday that would force meat processing plants to stay open to prevent a shortage in the food supply. The order uses the Defense Production Act to categorize meat processing as critical infrastructure. More than 20 meatpacking plants have […]

April 29, 2020

Dozens of oil tankers sitting still off the California coast

As demand for crude oil has plummeted and inland storage costs have climbed up, the U.S. Coast Guard has released dramatic footage of dozens of oil tankers anchored off the coast of southern California to store crude oil in the sea during the pandemic.

April 28, 2020

Sacred rock returns to Venezuela

The Kueka stone is hundreds of millions of years old, but in the last 22 years of its existence it has become the source of a protracted dispute between the government of Venezuela and a German conceptual artist. It all began in 1998, when Wolfgang […]

April 28, 2020

Colombia’s Coffee Harvest at Risk from COVID-19

The pandemic has threatened coffee harvesting season across Latin America. The biggest concern is having enough people to work during harvesting season. What is Colombia doing to comply with health and security measures and still supply the rest of the world with coffee? Our correspondent […]

April 28, 2020

Fearing COVID-19, some Americans avoid hospitals during emergencies

With the spread of COVID-19, admissions of infected patients into the hospitals have been on the rise. Some hospitals are noticing a significant decline in other kinds of emergencies being admitted into their facilities. Physicians are noticing that many people are holding off their hospital […]

April 24, 2020

Good Neighbors deliver food to seniors in Venezuela

Venezuela is under a strict quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so a community of volunteers have joined together with a program called Good Neighbor, to help support the elderly living alone.

April 24, 2020

The Essential People: Keeping the community safe

While some people are able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers are doing their best to continue their services and keep communities safe and running. Sheriff Leon Lott of Richland County, South Carolina shares what it’s like working during the pandemic […]

April 24, 2020

Mexican company develops product to help EMTs maintain social distance on the job

A Mexican company developed a safety capsule to help EMTs and medical workers who are trying to save lives, while also maintaining social distance and lowering their risk of contracting COVID-19. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock takes a look at the new equipment.

April 24, 2020

Student of 2020 – Job hunting under Trump’s immigration ban

With the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. bringing unemployment numbers to at least 26 million, international students are finding it hard to make their ends meet. Every year, the United States is home to more than 1 million students international students. But finding a job […]

April 24, 2020

Different Ramadan amid the pandemic

Take a look at how Muslims are celebrating Ramadan differently this year.

April 23, 2020

‘I never got to see her face’

More than 180,000 people around the world have died of COVID-19. For those that loved them, there’s the additional pain of not being able to say goodbye. Social distancing guidelines are preventing last rites, funerals, even hugs for comfort. Minnoli Aya lost her mother to […]

April 23, 2020

Some Americans are pandemic protesting — in cars

In Richmond, Virginia, demonstrators staged a “rolling rally,” driving their cars around the city center. Gatherings of more than 10 people are currently banned in Virginia, so protestors drove their cars around the state capitol building instead. The organizers called the rally, “Reopen Virginia,” and […]

April 23, 2020

Here’s how U.S. lawmakers are working during the COVID-19 outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic has hit every aspect of life across America, including how the lawmakers in the U.S. Congress conduct business. But the U.S. has been more reluctant to go into remote and video conferencing for lawmakers – but why? CGTN spoke with reporter Michael […]

April 23, 2020

How to receive COVID-19 blood tests in U.S.

CGTN’s Sean Callebs and his cameraman Dan Criswell traveled through nine states over the last couple of weeks to cover the COVID-19 pandemic. This week they visited hospitals in New Orleans, East Jefferson, and Omega. They were in rooms with critically ill patients. And Dan […]

April 21, 2020

Digital divide in U.S. hampers online teaching

Schools in the U.S. are closed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Millions of American kids are learning online instead. But more than 20 million people in the U.S. don’t have any internet access. Only two-thirds of Americans in rural areas have a broadband connection. […]

April 21, 2020

Angolan volunteer in Guangzhou – fighting COVID-19

Fears that the coronavirus could be brought back into China has led to the local government in Guangzhou to implement a number of measures, like surveillance and mandatory testing, along with an additional quarantine for African nationals – even if they had not left China. […]

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