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Making Face Masks? Here's the Best Kind of Fabric to Ward Off Coronavirus

Apr 06, 2020 01:54 AM EDT

With the CDC advising the use of facemasks in public places, a team of researches conducted a study on which types of fabrics are best in making facial coverings.

Japanese Simulation Shows Possible Damage If Mount Fuji Erupts Again

Apr 06, 2020 01:26 AM EDT

The Japanese Government shared how the eruption would affect the country and the residents.

Chinese Patient Had COVID-19 for Record-Breaking 49 Days

Apr 05, 2020 07:24 PM EDT

Chinese researchers said they have detected a new “chronic” mutation of COVID-19 in a patient who was infected for 49 days, the longest duration of the illness to date.

Spanish Town Has Zero Cases of COVID-19 After Cutting Itself Off from the Outside World

Apr 05, 2020 06:44 AM EDT

Zahara de la Sierra remains COVID-19 free after the mayor implemented drastic measures to keep the locals safe from the virus.

Eight Cruise Ships With Coronavirus Positive Patients Still At Sea

Apr 04, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

They cannot be at sea forever and the companies need to resolve it. Keep pockets of people at sea, may make infections worse.

Germany to Adopt Singapore’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

Apr 04, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

With Singapore as its model, Germany also aims to launch the COVID-19 tracking app that was initially launched in the Asian country.

Over 100 Doctors and Nurses Worldwide Died in Duty While Fighting Coronavirus

Apr 04, 2020 05:58 PM EDT

Front liners all over the world are in danger every day as they fight coronavirus. As of April 5, more than 100 doctors and nurses have lost their lives to COVID-19.

Spain Passes 10,000 Deaths Due to COVID-19, But Curve is Stabilizing

Apr 04, 2020 09:50 AM EDT

Spain now has more than 10,000 deaths recorded, but the number of people infected from the virus has declined.

WWII Veteran Survives COVID-19, Celebrates 104th Birthday in The Same Week!

Apr 04, 2020 02:32 PM EDT

William "Bill" Lapschies and his family recently recovered from COVID-19 and he just celebrated his 104th birthday.

Vietnam Charges China for Sinking a Ship, Detaining Vietnamese Crew

Apr 04, 2020 03:10 PM EDT

A Chinese ship and a Vietnamese fishing vessel collided head-on in Paracel islands. and Vietnam holds China responsible for the collision.

Cats May Transmit Coronavirus, Will Dogs Get It Too?

Apr 04, 2020 08:43 AM EDT

Cats are able to transmit the novel coronavirus, confirmed by a study, days after a Belgian woman transferred the illness on to her pet.

Caught on Tape: Coronavirus Patient Spits on Train Passenger's Face

Apr 04, 2020 12:18 AM EDT

A man positive for COVID-19 spits on an passenger before dropping dead.

President Trump Warns 'Heavy Price' If Iran Launches Sneak Attack on US Troops

Apr 03, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is arranging a "sneak attack" on U.S. troops or "assets" in Iraq, warning the country will pay a "heavy price" if this occurs.

China Province Imposes New Coronavirus Lockdown, Fears of Second Wave

Apr 04, 2020 05:33 AM EDT

A new novel coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese province Henan has raised the concern about an alarming second wave of COVID-19.

China City Bans Eating Cats and Dogs Amid Coronavirus

Apr 03, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

After the novel coronavirus outbreak was linked to wildlife meat, the Chinese city of Shenzhen has passed a law that bans the consumption and sale of pet animals such as dog and cat meat.