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Efforts underway to develop rapid saliva coronavirus test

August 11, 2020

COVID-19 impacts America’s farms

The economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe.

August 10, 2020

COVID-19 case spike puts Argentina on high alert

Argentina is among the 10 countries in the world with the highest number of daily confirmed cases with over 246,000 people infected. It has overtaken countries like France, Germany and Turkey.

August 10, 2020

U.S. politicians battle over economic relief plan

Will tens of millions of unemployed Americans continue receiving extra financial benefits, or not? Here’s what to know.

August 10, 2020

Uruguay’s secret to success in fighting coronavirus

See how Uruguay has avoided Latin America’s COVID-19 surge. What can other countries can learn from its experience?

August 10, 2020

Colombia close to having open source ventilator to fight COVID-19

Colombia is developing the world’s first open source, low-cost ventilator to fight coronavirus. Watch this video to see how it works.

August 10, 2020

Havana returns to lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge

Havana back on a strict lockdown on Saturday following a spike in COVID-19 cases. Health authorities in Havana say the Cuban people let down their guard against the virus and disregarding pandemic protocols.

August 10, 2020

Nashville music industry crippled by COVID-19 lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a crippling effect on one of the most colorful cities in the United States, Nashville, Tennessee.

August 8, 2020

Tackling food insecurity through gleaning

As the U.S. copes with the coronavirus pandemic, many food crops have gone to waste amid a drop in demand from restaurants. At the same time, with record unemployment, food insecurity has soared. An ancient practice called “gleaning” is seen as a solution for […]

August 8, 2020

Garment workers in Los Angeles make PPE in unsafe conditions

In its struggle toward containing the pandemic, the United States has seen a growing demand for personal protective equipment for local governments and businesses across the country. As the largest apparel manufacturing hub in the U.S., the Fashion District neighborhood in Los Angeles […]

August 6, 2020

Librarians in LA become contact tracers to help fight virus

The local government has since recruited more than 25,000 employees to work as “contact tracers” in an attempt to reach people who’ve tested positive for the virus or those who’ve come into contact with them.

August 6, 2020

Scientists raise concerns over coronavirus spread through aerosol

We may not realize it but we’re all surrounded by tiny particles suspended in the air. Pollen, sea salt and dust are just some of the aerosols floating around us that are mostly invisible to the naked eye.

August 6, 2020

Americans still weary of face masks as COVID-19 pandemic cases surges

Here’s a look at how the advice from health experts has changed in the last six months and why masks have become political like almost everything else.

August 5, 2020

Bicycles in short supply in the U.S. due to COVID-19

The U.S. is running out of bicycles. They are in short supply as more Americans choose safer ways to commute and exercise during the pandemic. See how COVID-19 has changed lives in the U.S.

August 4, 2020

Reappearing act: Magicians try to maintain business during outbreak

In the time of the pandemic, so many businesses are hurting, and that includes entertainers.

August 4, 2020

Anti-Trump Republicans put millions against President

Just three months to go until the U.S. election and President Donald Trump is trailing rival Joe Biden in the polls.

August 3, 2020

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on entertainment industry in the U.S.

There has been little for the comedy industry to smile about in recent months and the road ahead is still unpredictable. Watch this video and see how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entertainment industry in the U.S.

August 2, 2020

Global electronic waste problem getting worse

Technology has provided us with all sorts of cutting-edge products to enhance our lives. But one of the downsides — it’s contributed to a lot of electronic waste — most of which is not recycled. Some experts say global levels are unsustainable — and may be […]

August 2, 2020

U.S. immigration agency offers controversial six-week course

Immigration groups in Chicago are calling on a U.S. government agency to cancel a course open to select citizens — offering ‘day-in-the-life’-type training on what it’s like to be an immigration enforcement officer. They fear the program will encourage dangerous vigilante activism.

August 1, 2020

Bottled water sales drop sharply amid the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is dragging down global sales of bottled water. This week, Danone and Nestle, giants of the industry who own popular brands like Evian and Perrier…both reported sharp drops in sales for the second quarter. Learn more.

August 1, 2020

A Colorado young adult shared his COVID-19 experience

One group accounting for more and more coronavirus infections in the U.S. is young people. Those in their 20s and 30s now make up half or more of newly reported cases in states like Arizona, Texas and Florida. The recent push to reopen may be behind the trend. One COVID-19 […]

August 1, 2020

The U.S. state of Vermont banned food waste from trash

The state of Vermont has long been a leader in environmental issues. Now it has just doubled down on its bid to get Vermonters to rethink their relationship with food and waste. As of July 1st it became the first state in the nation […]

August 1, 2020

U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates near zero

The U.S. Federal Reserve said economic activity in the country is still “well below” pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.

July 29, 2020

Millions face cuts to emergency unemployment benefits in the U.S.

Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the current extra $600 weekly unemployment from the federal government to $200. See how this proposal will impact the unemployed.

July 29, 2020

Mexico’s President plans to raffle off presidential jet

How would you like to get your hands on a Presidential Plane? Mexico’s president inherited a lavish one, valued at $120 million that he didn’t want. Since it unable to sell it on the open market, he’s planning to hold a raffle. And the proceeds will go toward healthcare.

July 29, 2020

Peru’s president announces reforms to healthcare system

As the second highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Latin America, Peru’s president announced sweeping reforms to country’s overwhelmed health service. Find out more here:

July 29, 2020

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine trial gets underway in the U.S.

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters its final phase trial in the U.S. Up to 30,000 healthy volunteers will receive two shots, 28 days apart. Here’s how it works.

July 28, 2020

U.S. Election 2020: 100 days before crucial vote

The U.S. is in the final steps of the 2020 Presidential Election as the economy took a major downturn, the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge and racial tensions and protests ratchet up.

July 28, 2020

Community Fridge feeds people in Los Angeles during pandemic

More than 6 million people enrolled for food stamps between February and May.

July 27, 2020

New COVID-19 test promises to deliver faster results

Two Chinese engineering professors at Virginia Tech university hope to speed-up the COVID-19 test with a biosensing process. Watch this video to see how it works.

July 27, 2020

World Schools Debate Championships event moves online for 2020

The World School Debating Championships moved their annual event online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school students from 67 nations were joined. Check out the most debated topics for this year.

July 26, 2020

COVID-19: What’s the latest situation in hospitals in Chicago?

Hospitals in the U.S. states of Florida, Texas and California are being stretched to capacity following a surge in COVID-19 cases. This week, Florida saw more than 12,000 new cases in a single day. But other states including Illinois, home to the city […]

July 26, 2020

Portland protest shows no signs of slowing down

In the U.S. city or Portland, Oregon, nightly protests continue, now for more than two months. The Trump administration has sent in federal law enforcement to try and calm the situation. Will the protests slow down? Learn more.

July 25, 2020

California to push the sale of electric trucks

In another first-in-the-nation move to tackle air pollution and climate change, California will require automakers to sell more electric trucks starting in 2024. The Advanced Clean Truck regulation, approved last month by the California Air Resources Board, will gradually increase the market share for electric trucks until 2045, […]

July 25, 2020

What Portland residents react to President Trump’s Operation Legend

Protests continue in the U.S. city of Portland where residents have been clashing with U.S. federal officers. It’s part of President Trump’s Operation Legend, to crack down on violence. But many residents feel it’s out of control.

July 24, 2020

No bodies found in recent Tulsa grave excavation

The first attempt to unearth victims of a century-old race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has come up empty. As many as 300 people are believed to have died at the hands of a white mob back in 1921. The event was covered up for […]

July 24, 2020

More ‘young invincibles’ infected with COVID-19 in California

California now has the highest confirmed coronavirus infections of any state, surpassing New York. For several days, the state of California has been recording a steady increase in the number of daily deaths and hospitalizations. Governor Gavin Newsom has repeatedly criticized what he calls “young […]

July 24, 2020

CGTN’s exclusive interview with George Floyd’s aunt

Saturday will mark two months since George Floyd’s death in police custody. Angela Harrelson is Floyd’s aunt, who was close with Floyd during his time in Minneapolis. In an exclusive interview, she says she feels a sense of guilt over what happened…that she couldn’t […]

July 24, 2020

Can paper bottles help fight plastic pollution?

Industries around the world have produced billions of metric tonnes of plastic. More than 90 percent of it does not get recycled. Paper creates other problems too, accounting for 25 percent of landfill waste. That’s why a California company has found a way to take […]

July 24, 2020

100-day countdown begins for U.S. election

The U.S. presidential election is nearly 100 days away. See what will happen between now and Nov. 3.

July 24, 2020

Ventilator splitter developed by Johns Hopkins engineers

As COVID-19 cases surge, ventilators have become crucial commodities. Normally, only one can be used by a patient at a time. But that could change, thanks to a tool created by a team at Johns Hopkins University in the Washington D.C. area.

July 22, 2020

Pilot shortfall turns surfeit as COVID-19 pandemic grounds airline industry

The airline industry has been hit hard by the global pandemic. Some of biggest airlines in the U.S. are warning workers of massive layoffs without federal help. Pilots were once in short supply, now they’re facing layoffs.

July 22, 2020

Police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing appear in court

The four former U.S. police officers charged in connection with George Floyd’s death appeared in court again on Tuesday. Derek Chauvin faces a second degree murder charge while three other officers have been charged with aiding and abetting.

July 19, 2020

Gun crime spikes in the U.S. as police reforms began

There’s been another wave of gun violence this summer in the U.S.. It’s so bad in one city that President Donald Trump recently compared it to a war zone. Huge spikes in shootings are being recorded in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Learn more.

July 19, 2020

How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected “mom and pop” businesses

COVID-19 is eating away at the backbone of the U.S. economy. Big business is fighting to hang on – and many “mom and pop” industries have failed or are in danger of going under. One family in the northern Georgia has been making clay pottery and folk art […]

July 19, 2020

Can summer camps survive the COVID-19 pandemic in America?

Summer sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many American children. Getting into the outdoors and away from their families to develop more independence and bond with peers is a cherished experience for many. But this summer many sleepaway camps have closed amid the pandemic, causing an uncertain future for some camps […]

July 19, 2020

How to find help to fight poverty in America

Home to startup entrepreneurs, wealthy venture capitalists and tech tycoons, Northern California is often thought of one of the wealthiest places in America. But long before the pandemic struck, a growing segment of the population there was struggling to make ends meet. Take a look […]

July 17, 2020

U.S. police reform: Alternative approach to handle emergency calls

The recent racial justice protests in the U.S. have included calls for, if not fully defunding police departments, at least diverting some of their resources to social services. One concept involves sending alternative types of emergency responders to answer some 911 calls for help. One city in the U.S. state of Oregon has been doing […]

July 17, 2020

How African American voters in Georgia react to the voting fiasco

Voters in the southern state of Georgia went to the polls last month in a primary election. It was a fiasco. This is the 150th anniversary year of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guaranteed African Americans the right to vote. Blacks in […]

July 15, 2020

Sao Paulo mayor says the city is entering the phase 2 reopening

As the second worst-hit country in the world, Brazil is approaching 2 million COVID-19 infections. The mayor of Sao Paul sat down with CGTN in an exclusive interview to talk about the pandemic and reopening plans.

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