70 virus vaccines in development
Researchers across the globe had been bracing themselves for “Disease X” – then it arrived. Now they’re testing humans in a race to find a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Hoped COVID-19 vaccine fast-tracked
A potential vaccine developed at Oxford University is being fast-tracked, with the lead researcher “80 per cent confident” that it will protect the world from coronavirus.
Ardern sued over virus lockdown
Two New Zealand men are suing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern over the coronavirus lockdown, saying it’s unnecessary and accusing her of using it for political gain.
China may cop $6 trillion virus lawsuit
As the world struggles with the devastating fallout of the coronavirus, fingers are now being pointed – with one secretive country at the epicentre.
Neighbours’ real-life virus experiment
Sweden has famously eschewed a lockdown in favour of trusting people to act smart – now data is beginning to show if it works.
China raises coronavirus death toll
At least 50 per cent more people died in China’s virus epicentre of Wuhan than previously counted.
New rule for world’s major cities
London and New York residents are being told to cover their faces in public from Friday, with anything from a face mask to a bandana used to protect against COVID-19.
Bored star has officially won quarantine
It’s seriously weird but oh so wonderful as tennis star Kristie Ahn uses quarantine to produce content the internet never knew it needed.
China’s first virus doctor speaks out
The doctor who discovered the coronavirus in Wuhan has recalled what happened during the first few days of the outbreak as China faces criticism of a cover-up.
‘Zombie Jolie’ on ventilator in Iran
Sahar Tabar, 22, last year was arrested on charges including blasphemy. She has now reportedly contracted coronavirus after being denied bail by Iranian authorities.
UK on track for ‘highest death rate’
The pandemic could be the beginning of the end of US leadership, with the UK on track to have the highest death toll in Europe, an expert has warned.
Judge caught topless in Zoom meeting
Zoom was on and court was in session – but one judge didn’t exactly get the memo. Instead, he was caught in a rather compromising position by his colleagues.
Blood tests may be coming to flights
Emirates has started using rapid coronavirus testing on passengers before boarding in a world first that may signal things to come.
Photo shows what it takes to fight virus
A proud husband has taken to LinkedIn to share photos of his doctor wife, fully kitted out in PPE gear, before starting another shift on the front lines of COVID-19.
Nurse reveals reality of horror virus deaths
A nurse has shared her gut-wrenching experience of comforting coronavirus patients in their last moments amid the global pandemic.
US hits grim daily death toll topping 2500
The US reached a grim new milestone recording more than 2500 coronavirus deaths in a single day, setting a new record for the second consecutive day.
Horror nursing home find after tip-off
Police have made a gruesome discovery in a New Jersey nursing home after receiving a tip-off they’d been storing a body in a shed.
Trump reveals radical plan to reopen US
Despite warnings from experts about the potential heath disaster, President Trump has announced plans to reopen large parts of the US.
Millionaires to get $2.5m each in ‘stimulus’
More than 43,000 ultra-wealthy American millionaires will make a fortune out of a stimulus loophole critics have described as a “scandal”.
Tragic twist in nurse virus death
The 28-year-old who died after giving birth had faced a heartbreaking loss just days before losing her own life.
Virus from lab doing ‘risky experiments’
New media reports in the US said the COVID-19 virus is now suspected to have escaped from a poorly equipped – and US-funded – laboratory.
Europe’s second epic virus challenge
It’s still in the “eye of the storm” of COVID-19, now Europe is facing a second major challenge with fallout that could take even longer to overcome.
Trump wanted own COVID-19 radio show
US President Donald Trump reportedly wanted to host a two-hour daily radio show where people could call and ask him questions about COVID-19.
WHO won’t support wet markets shutdown
The World Health Organisation has clarified its position on wet markets as it faces growing criticism from world leaders and wildlife organisations.
US urges China: ‘Come clean’ on virus
The United States is urging China to ‘come clean’ about the origin of coronavirus amid claims the disease was made in a Wuhan laboratory.
China’s six-day secret that doomed world
As millions began to travel through China for the Lunar New Year, the beginnings of a pandemic had started to spread – but the government stayed silent.
‘Cover-up’: Trump cuts WHO funding
Donald Trump has announced the United States will cease funding to the World Health Organisation, saying it has failed to contain coronavirus.
80% of children ‘infected with virus’
A staggering number of children in New York are thought to be infected with coronavirus as the city bears the brunt of the outbreak.
Cases skyrocket after lockdown ignored
Coronavirus infections have risen sharply in a rural US state after its governor resisted quarantine measures to slow the disease’s spread.
Couple celebrate anniversary in virus ICU
The elderly Italian couple have been married for half a century and spent their anniversary together battling coronavirus in hospital.
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