VIDEO: How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus That Can Linger In The Air
Scientists say it's increasingly clear that airborne virus particles help the coronavirus superspread. Here's what they recommend to reduce the risks.
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Whatever Happened To ... V Unbeatable, Mumbai Dancers Who Won 'America's Got Talent'
In February, the group of young, acrobatic dancers took the top prize. But the pandemic has put their dreams on hold — and had a disastrous impact on family life.
The Warsaw Ghetto Can Teach The World How To Beat Back An Outbreak
A study seeks to learn how hundreds of thousands of Jews, crammed in the ghetto by the Nazis, halted an outbreak of epidemic typhus. Some — including survivors alive today — say frame of mind was key.
Inexpensive Steroids Can Save Lives Of Seriously Ill COVID-19 Patients
Multiple studies now confirm earlier research: Dexamethasone and hydrocortisone, drugs that reduce an immune system's overreaction, can help reduce deaths of hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Former Italian Premier Berlusconi Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Silvio Berlusconi tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 after returning to his home near Milan after a holiday in Sardinia, according to his staff.
After Beirut Explosion, Lebanon Sees A Spike In Coronavirus Infections
Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the International Rescue Committee. The country is also coping with damage to medical facilities.
U.S. Won't Join WHO-Led Coronavirus Vaccine Effort, White House Says
A Trump administration spokesman says Washington will continue to engage the rest of the world in vaccine development but won't be "constrained" by the "corrupt" World Health Organization.
How 3 Countries Are Educating Their Kids During The Pandemic
As parents, teachers and children across the globe struggle with how to return to school safely during the pandemic, we look at strategies in Mexico, South Korea and Greece.
Indian Economy Shrinks By 24% As The Country Sees Its Highest Coronavirus Numbers
"This year, we are facing an extraordinary situation," Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told a conference last week before GDP figures were released. "We are facing an act of God."
Peru Grapples With The Pandemic Despite An Early And Tough Lockdown
Despite an early lockdown, Peru has now registered more deaths per capita from COVID-19 than almost any other country. Peruvians are debating what went wrong.