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People turning to technology to stay fit due to the coronavirus

March 4, 2020

U.S. wrestles with best way to contain COVID-19

COVID-19 deaths are on the rise in the United States. Nine people have fallen victim to the virus, all in Washington State.

March 4, 2020

U.S. actions won’t deter CGTN America from reporting the news

CGTN America strongly opposes its designation of “foreign mission” and the unilateral personnel cap on Chinese employees.

March 4, 2020

Taliban resume attacks on Afghan government days after U.S. deal

President Trump says he spoke on the phone with a senior Taliban leader, a first between an American president and the militant group.

March 4, 2020

Mexico ramps up safety protocols, 5 COVID-19 cases confirmed

Mexico has confirmed only five cases of COVID-19 but authorities are putting their containment plans in motion.

March 3, 2020

CGTN America now on Flipboard

Follow CGTN America on Flipboard today!

March 1, 2020

How a foreigner copes with life in Wuhan amid epidemic

Residents of Wuhan have found it extremely difficult to leave their apartments amid the city’s lockdown. The inconvenience is felt even more keenly among foreigners.

March 1, 2020

Uncertainty yields hope amid the epidemic

At an early stage of the epidemic, patients and their families in Wuhan had to wait for help given the shortage of medical resources.

March 1, 2020

The collective battle against COVID-19 in Wuhan

Wuhan has been under lockdown for more than a month.

February 29, 2020

COVID-19 origins unknown, stigma not helpful, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday raised the risk assessment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from “high” to “very high” at global level

February 29, 2020

UN chief calls for intensified efforts to contain COVID-19 without stigmatization

Now is the time for all governments to step up and do everything possible to contain COVID-19 while respecting human rights without stigmatization, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at a press briefing on Friday.

February 29, 2020

Bag factory switches to making masks amid epidemic in N China

A bag-making factory in north China’s Shanxi Province has been using its production line to manufacture disposable protective masks since February 22, postponing a 30,000-bag order from South Korea.

February 28, 2020

The lockdown: One month in Wuhan

This documentary is dedicated to all those who’ve been battling tirelessly against the COVID-19 virus in order to keep the epidemic at bay. Their efforts in safeguarding humanity from the virus will always be remembered.

February 28, 2020

Reporter’s Diary: Amid epidemic, Wuhan volunteers bring warmth and empathy

Volunteers have been helping Wuhan through its long, hard-fought battle against COVID-19.

February 27, 2020

Wuhan’s war on COVID-19: How China mobilizes the whole country to contain the virus

A health crisis struck China on the cusp of the new year. Wuhan, a metropolis of 11 million residents in central China’s Hubei Province, would become the epicenter of a new coronavirus.

Shipyards have resumed operations despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

February 25, 2020

Containing Coronavirus: Massive Carrier returns to Yangtze River amid COVID-19 outbreak

The shipbuilding business is one of the key industries in eastern China’s Jiangsu Province. Shipyards have resumed operations despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. And one of the world’s largest ships will soon sail the waters of one of China’s most iconic rivers after a trial […]

February 25, 2020

UN chief praises China’s effort in global fight against coronavirus

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday praised China’s contribution to the global fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), noting that the Chinese are making efforts for humanity.

February 25, 2020

U.S. volgger discusses COVID-19 with top virologist

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, American vlogger Jerry Kowal caught up with Waffa El-Sadr, a professor at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, in New York.

February 25, 2020

Automakers in China gradually resume production

As China resumes production and restores order, automakers here are gradually getting back in gear.

February 24, 2020

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment

Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday at his sexual assault trial, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement.

February 21, 2020

Over 30,000 medics battling in Wuhan against coronavirus

Since late January, more than 30,000 medical workers across the nation have been dispatched to and are on the front lines in central China’s Wuhan City, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

February 21, 2020

Infection-control specialist aims at zero infection among medical team

Given the unpredictable nature of the spread of the novel coronavirus, protecting medical personnel around the world has become just as important as helping patients.

February 21, 2020

Recovered coronavirus patient donates plasma to save lives

A recovered coronavirus patient donated his plasma on February 20 in Jincheng City, north China’s Shanxi Province.

February 21, 2020

World’s leading artists send best wishes to Wuhan

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the thoughts of people around the world have been with Wuhan. In the following video, a number of leading artists send their best wishes to the virus-hit city.

February 20, 2020

How many pieces of protective gear do medical staff wear?

A medical worker released a video to show how many pieces of the protective gear medical personnel have to wear and how to put them on.

February 20, 2020

‘Running grandma’ runs over 200 km in her living room during quarantine to keep healthy

52-year-old Zhou Qin is a fitness enthusiast who runs over 10 kilometers each day in her dining room. She could not go out during the epidemic, so she ran indoors every day. She also did squats while carrying her granddaughter for additional weight.

February 20, 2020

Hospital staff in Wuhan use sign language to care for COVID-19 patient

Medical professionals at Huoshenshan Hospital in central China’s Wuhan have enlisted the help of a sign language expert to communicate with a 75-year-old COVID-19 patient with hearing impairment.

February 20, 2020

Family of four fight coronavirus epidemic in Xi’an

On February 14, in Xi’an’s No. 8 hospital, a young Chinese couple working on the front lines against the coronavirus ran into each other.

February 20, 2020

In The Spotlight: How a deliveryman keeps Beijing supplied during coronavirus outbreak

Editor’s note: This is the fourth episode of our series “Faces Fighting Coronavirus” chronicling people from different walks of life who are affected by the outbreak as well as those who are trying to keep their lives as normal as they can to keep our […]

February 19, 2020

Talk of decoupling absurd amid joint efforts to combat the coronavirus

A World Health Organization-led team made up of experts from various countries, including the United States, began field inspections in China on Monday assessing the prevention and control of the new coronavirus outbreak.

February 19, 2020

China’s quarantine of currency notes is a push to isolate COVID-19

China’s effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 has no precedent in human history and shows the magnitude of the participation of Chinese people at all levels supported by the strong willingness to overcome difficulties.

February 19, 2020

Sinophobia won’t protect racists from coronavirus

Epidemics are not a new phenomenon. There have been many viral outbreaks since the beginning of times. Unfortunately the new coronavirus outbreak in China seems to have failed to draw sympathy, solidarity and cooperation from many in the West, who have tried to use the health crisis as a tool to denigrate China.

February 19, 2020

How does the Chinese education system cope with the virus outbreak challenge?

Editor’s note: Wang Yan is a senior specialist and the director of the Department for International Exchange, National Institute of Education Sciences. The article reflects the author’s views and not necessarily those of CGTN. This week, around 180 million students in China should have returned […]

February 19, 2020

COVID-19 fight is scientific not political

China is mobilizing the whole society to combat COVID-19. What are the challenges in this fight?

February 18, 2020

Cuba warns citizens of cooking gas shortage stemming from U.S. sanctions

The Cuban government has issued a warning to citizens. The country is experiencing a shortage of cooking gas — the result of U.S. sanctions.

February 18, 2020

Radar over Florida shows large bird migration

This looping video shows the birds departing Cuba and emerging in the Florida Straits. They disappear below the radar as they reach the Florida mainland.

February 18, 2020

First coronavirus patients discharged from Leishenshan Hospital

The city of Wuhan, battling the coronavirus, is seeing more hope as more and more patients infected with this virus are recovering and being released from hospitals. The second makeshift hospital in Wuhan, the Leishenshan Hospital has seen the first two patients released today. CGTN’s Wang […]

February 18, 2020

COVID-19 hits imports, dairy importers remain upbeat

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, most Chinese not only have to stay home but also change their consumption habits. This has impacted some traders and importers who have suffered a loss due to the changing consumption patterns. Like many Shanghai residents, Chen Yao […]

February 18, 2020

Hospital uses tech to minimize risk

In Beijing’s Haidian Hospital, a designated hospital treating patients with the novel coronavirus, medics say Xiao Bao the robot has been a huge relief for them. The robot has been trained by medical workers and working there for a week. It goes around restricted wards […]

February 18, 2020

Chinese CDC: 80% of coronavirus cases have been mild

China has released a report showing that 80% of cases of nearly 45,000 cases of infection have been mild, prompting guarded optimism from health officials.

February 17, 2020

Couple fight coronavirus together from afar

Xu Yuling works in respiratory medicine at Enshi Central Hospital, her husband Du Xiongsan works at Enshi Banqiao Wind Farm. Since the coronavirus outbreak, they have barely had the chance to see each other.

February 17, 2020

COVID-19: A note from his wife gives a Wuhan electrician strength

Luo Haoran is an electrician working in Wuhan. A note with a romantic message from his wife helps while coronavirus keeps them separated.

February 17, 2020

Chime of the dawn bells: Belgian pianist composes song for Wuhan

Belgian pianist Jean-François Maljean composed the song “Chime of the dawn bells” to encourage Chinese people to fight and eventually defeat the novel coronavirus plaguing the country.

February 16, 2020

Medic from Chongqing helps local doctors build self-confidence

More medics from across China are arriving in Hubei Province to help fight the COVID-19. The doctors are supporting local hospitals treating patients infected with the coronavirus.

February 16, 2020

Releasing data on infected medics reflects government’s contract with the people

Editor’s note: CGTN’s First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events. On February 14, China’s National Health Commission released a set of data saying […]

February 16, 2020

Travel restrictions against China break international law

They concluded that travel restrictions against China violates the IHR after applying the interpretive framework of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 3 and reaching a consensus on the legal meaning of IHR Article 43.

February 16, 2020

Chinese banking system moves in support of the national economy

2020 has started with unexpected economic and social problems related to the coronavirus spread from the city of Wuhan across China. The Chinese government has been making huge efforts to protect its people and the international community in China from infection.

February 14, 2020

Coronavirus fears are hurting Manhattan’s Chinatown businesses

Coronavirus fears are hitting Manhattan’s Chinatown hard. Some restaurants are reporting a drop of 50 to 70% in business over the past two weeks.

February 14, 2020

Fight against virus outbreak builds stronger bonds of love

Valentine’s Day is upon us, but the novel coronavirus epidemic has cast a pall on this celebration usually marked with chocolate, flowers and a romantic night out. At the same time, it has also made expressions of love more profound and sincere.

February 14, 2020

Life inside Wuhan’s temporary hospital

They might be temporary hospitals. But these facilities in Wuhan have provided much-needed treatment. They are also trying to meet the basic needs of patients, including Halal food for Muslims.

February 11, 2020

Medical staff sees off recovered patients from Wuhan hospital

It is a tradition at Wuhan No. 3 Hospital that once a coronavirus patient recovers, the hospital holds a simple farewell ceremony.

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