Global Health

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a video conference meeting on the COVID-19 situation on Monday.

'Slowing Its Spread': Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious COVID-19 Optimism

2:04pm April 20, 2020

by Charles Maynes

The Russian president says his country is making progress in its battle against the novel coronavirus, even as the number of Russians infected continues to rise.

Uganda's Bobi Wine, left, and Puerto Rico's Bad Bunny have released songs about the coronavirus.

Bad Bunny And Bobi Wine Are Among The Global Artists Singing About Coronavirus

7:01am April 19, 2020

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

They're using music to raise awareness about COVID-19 — and how to reduce its spread. Researchers say that songs can help transmit important information during a disease outbreak.

People wear face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19 at a market in Managua, on April 16, 2020, a day after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega spoke of the coronavirus pandemic and announced there would be no

Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic

5:42pm April 18, 2020

by Carrie Kahn

The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God.

In March, the United States agreed with Mexico and Canada to restrict nonessential travel because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Canadian Border Restrictions Have Been Extended For Another 30 Days

4:55pm April 18, 2020

by Emma Jacobs

The U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their shared border closed for nonessential travel to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision extends a partial ban implemented last month.

An Orthodox clergyman holds holy fire to transfer to predominantly Orthodox countries from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. In Jerusalem's old city th

Holy Fire Ceremony To Mark Orthodox Easter Held In Near-Empty Jerusalem Church

2:14pm April 18, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

The coronavirus did not stop the centuries-old tradition observed annually at the tomb of Jesus. But adjustments were made. It was broadcast live to countless Orthodox Christians around the world.

An Epidemiologist Answers What Is Needed To Reopen The Country

1:21pm April 18, 2020

After more than a month of lockdown, there is no clear idea of when the U.S. can reopen. Caitlin Rivers of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security talks about what is required to start reopening.

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An Orthodox priest blesses traditional Easter cakes and painted eggs in preparation for Easter, outside a church in Minsk, Belarus on Saturday.

Orthodox Christians Observe Easter Amid Crackdown On Rogue Priests And Congregants

12:35pm April 18, 2020

by Joanna Kakissis

It's a time when churches are full, blood-red eggs are cracked to symbolize Christ's resurrection and lambs are roasted as part of family feasts. But the coronavirus has shut down those celebrations.

View of the Holzmarkt 25 bar area, close to the Kater Blau club in Berlin last month. All Berlin nightclubs have been closed since March 13, causing employees and artists to lose their livelihoods.

Clubbing In The Time Of COVID-19: Berlin Clubs Are Closed, So DJs Are Livestreaming

8:01am April 18, 2020

by Rob Schmitz

People are dancing at home to livestreamed sets. "I think this is probably the most difficult time since World War II," says Lutz Leichsenring of the Berlin Club Commission. "Everything is shut down."

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Official In Ecuador Says Thousands More People May Have Died Than Government Has Reported

8:01am April 18, 2020

by John Otis

Officially, only several hundred Ecuadoreans have died of COVID-19. But in the city of Guayaquil, hospitals, cemeteries and morgues are overwhelmed.

COMIC: Looking For A 'Helper' In The Age Of Coronavirus

7:01am April 18, 2020

by Malaka Gharib

Mister Rogers said "look for the helpers" in times of crisis. Here's the story of Shah Dedar. He's 32, he's a Tom Hanks fan — and he works to protect the most vulnerable in crowded refugee camps.