Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.
The president made the remarks on Monday.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
Italy's front-line coronavirus heroes, in portraits
The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost unrecognizable behind their masks, scrubs, gloves and hairnets — the flimsy battle armor donned at the start of each shift as the only barrier to contagion.
The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost unrecognizable behind their masks, scrubs, gloves and hairnets — the flimsy battle armor donned at the start of each shift as the only barrier to contagion.
Border Patrol officers seize $37M of meth in tomato shipment
Border officials found $37M worth of meth in a tomato shipment.
Border officials found $37M worth of meth in a tomato shipment.
4 passengers on Holland America Line cruise ship confirmed dead from COVID-19
A Dutch cruise liner announced the death of four of its passengers Friday who apparently contracted COVID-19 aboard the ship.
A Dutch cruise liner announced the death of four of its passengers Friday who apparently contracted COVID-19 aboard the ship.
Italy is 2nd country to surpass China's coronavirus case total
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.
British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
‘The pandemic is accelerating’: WHO suggests more aggressive measures be taken to stop COVID-19
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
Worldwide coronavirus infections top 500,000 as Italy reports more than 6,000 new cases
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Both Italy and the U.S. were on track to surpass China in the number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Robert Levinson, retired FBI agent, presumed dead in Iranian custody over a decade after disappearance
Robert Levinson, a retired FBI agent and private investigator who disappeared from an Iranian island in 2007, is believed to have died in Iranian custody, his family revealed in a statement Wednesday.
Robert Levinson, a retired FBI agent and private investigator who disappeared from an Iranian island in 2007, is believed to have died in Iranian custody, his family revealed in a statement Wednesday.
Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.
UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
Seniors play life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos at British nursing home
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in quarantine
BERLIN (AP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
BERLIN (AP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Iran refuses to U.S. help against the coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran's supreme leader refused U.S. assistance Sunday to fight the new coronavirus, citing an unfounded conspiracy theory claiming the virus could be man-made by America.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran's supreme leader refused U.S. assistance Sunday to fight the new coronavirus, citing an unfounded conspiracy theory claiming the virus could be man-made by America.
Italy announces 627 more coronavirus deaths, the country's biggest day-to-day increase
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
U.S. pauses Afghanistan deployments due to COVID-19 threat
Troops who are already in the country may have their deployments extended so missions can continue.
Troops who are already in the country may have their deployments extended so missions can continue.
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Prince Albert of Monaco tests positive for new coronavirus, Palace says
In a statement, the palace says the Prince Albert, 62, is being treated by doctors from the Princess Grace Hospital.
In a statement, the palace says the Prince Albert, 62, is being treated by doctors from the Princess Grace Hospital.