Here’s how the mysterious coronavirus has spread around the world so rapidly
A new study in the Lancet said this new strain is similar to SARS-related coronaviruses found in Chinese horseshoe bats......»»
Sweden"s per-capita coronavirus death toll is among the highest in the world — a sign its decision to avoid a lockdown might not be working
AP Photo/Andres Kudacki Sweden never issued a mandatory lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, instead asking its citizens to voluntarily maintain social distance. Sweden has a relatively high per-capita d.....»»
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear masks
Uber Technologies, Inc. on Wednesday said it will require drivers, delivery workers and riders globally to wear a mask as countries around the world begin easing restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus......»»
Uber to require drivers, riders to wear masks around the world
Uber Technologies, Inc. on Wednesday said it will require drivers, delivery workers and riders globally to wear a mask as countries around the world begin easing restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus......»»
Animals Roaming Freely While Humans Are in Lockdown
As people shelter in place around the world to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, reports have surfaced about animals appearing in areas where they are not usually seen. Sea lions are sunning........»»
Iceland had the most-downloaded contact-tracing app for its population size. Authorities there say it hasn"t made much difference.
Reuters Governments around the world are racing to build and deploy contact-tracing apps to help track and curb the spread of the coronavirus. One of the challenges of building a contact-tracing app is getting enough of the population to download it. Ice.....»»
No "V"-shape return from devastating U.S. job loss, Fed policymakers say
As many parts of the world's biggest economy begin to reopen after weeks of stay-at-home orders that slowed the spread of the coronavirus but gutted jobs, Americans should not expect a quick return to growth, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Friday......»»
Gun maker Sturm Ruger details increased demand for firearms as COVID-19 spread in U.S.
Gun manufacturer Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. shares rose 4.7% in extended trading Wednesday after the company reported a spike in distributor sales to retailers amid increased demand for guns in the first quarter, as the coronavirus spread across the world......»»
Russia is rapidly becoming one of the world"s coronavirus hotspots, and it just reported a record 10,000 new cases in a day
Lev FedoseyevbackslashTASS via Getty Images Russia reported a record number of new coronavirus cases for the fourth consecutive day Sunday, as the virus rapidly spreads in the country, which is fast becoming one of the global epicent.....»»
Face shields may be better than homemade masks. Here"s why we should all try one on.
Ted S. Warren/AP Face masks are being touted as a way to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus around the world, when physical distancing isn't possible. But surgical masks were never really designed to catch or trap viruses,.....»»
The Capitol"s top doctor says there aren"t enough coronavirus tests for all 100 senators, even though the White House rapidly tests anyone in contact with Trump and Pence
Mark Wilson/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants the Senate to reconvene in Washington next week following about a month away as the coronavirus continues to spread in DC and across the country. But the Capito.....»»
Ways your blood donation could help to save a life
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread rapidly across the United States, our nation is facing a critical blood shortage affecting thousands of individuals who rely on blood donations to survive. What can you do t.....»»
Apple’s iPhone sales fell as the coronavirus struck
Apple warned investors in February to expect worse than expected numbers in its fiscal second quarter. Since then, the virus spread around the world and tanked the global economy. On Thursday, investors got an opportunity to survey the damage so far......»»
Smithfield wants flexibility on coronavirus guidelines
The world's largest pork producer told a judge in Missouri on Thursday that that it needs some flexibility in complying with federal guidelines that seek to slow the spread of the coronavirus......»»
Coronavirus slows Alphabet growth, drives Google users
Google, YouTube and cloud-based services drove Alphabet to a 13 percent revenue gain, the slowest growth the company has seen in more than four years as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world......»»
From growers in Peru to dealers in Paris, the coronavirus has upended the global drug trade
REUTERS/Mariana Bazo Countries around the world have shut their borders and told people to stay at home in order to stem the spread of the coronavirus. For the members of the drug trade, from Andean farmers to street .....»»
Air travel collapsed around the world because of the coronavirus outbreak. These 14 charts and maps show exactly how empty the skies are right now.
Ruobing Su/Business Insider Demand for air travel has plummeted globally as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Airlines are still operating at a reduced capacity, but th.....»»
The doctor will see you now. On your computer, that is
New procedures are now available through telehealth as the world shifts to a new normal using telemedicine to meet social distancing guidelines tied to reducing the spread of coronavirus......»»
Commodities Corner: The oil market is running out of storage space and production cuts loom
The world is rapidly running out of space to store crude oil and producers may finally have to admit defeat and cut output after prices fell below zero this week with supply overwhelming demand as economies slump in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic......»»
An infamous WHO tweet claiming there was "no clear evidence" that the coronavirus could spread between humans was posted to appease China, report says
Reuters On January 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted that there was "no clear evidence" that the coronavirus could spread between people. The tweet — soon proved wrong — is a symbol for WHO critics of how it mishandled and down.....»»
P&G beats profit estimates as consumers stock up on toilet rolls, detergents
Procter & Gamble Co beat expectations for quarterly profit on Friday as consumers stocked up on everything from diapers and detergents to toilet rolls amid sweeping lockdowns around the world to curb the spread of the coronavirus......»»