There’s no evidence that President Ashraf Ghani is infected, but the pandemic’s reach into the seat of power further tests war-torn Afghanistan.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Is Zealously Observed
Volunteers set up their own roadblocks. Neighborhoods set their own limits. The efforts could help the fractious country battle the outbreak but risk also stoking divisions and xenophobia.
Tokyo, in a State of Emergency, Yet Still Having Drinks at a Bar
Tokyo may have been lulled into complacency during the weeks when Japan contained the coronavirus while avoiding economically devastating lockdowns, our bureau chief writes.
When Pet Owners Fall Ill With Coronavirus, What Happens Next?
Spain, which is enduring one of the world’s biggest and deadliest outbreaks, grapples with moral and practical questions on caring for animals when their owners are suddenly sick.
How an Invisible Foe Slipped Aboard a French Navy Ship
Nearly 60 percent of sailors from the flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to questions, finger-pointing and investigations.
Chile, India, France: Coronavirus World News Updates
The pandemic has reached Afghanistan’s presidential palace. Volunteers are stoking divisions as they tighten India’s lockdown.
Dozens of Performers Join Global Concert to Celebrate Coronavirus Workers
“One World: Together at Home,” which kicked off with a six-hour preshow on Saturday, featured Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Celine Dion, Elton John, Billie Eilish, the Rolling Stones and more in prime time.
The Coronavirus in America: The Year Ahead
There will be no quick return to our previous lives, according to nearly two dozen experts. But there is hope for managing the scourge now and in the long term.
Competitive Marble Racing Finds Fans in a World Missing Sports
Videos of the races are meant to be an escape from reality and a distraction from the coronavirus pandemic, organizers say.
An Overlooked, Possibly Fatal Coronavirus Crisis: A Dire Need for Kidney Dialysis
Ventilators aren’t the only machines in intensive care units that are in short supply. Doctors have been confronting an unexpected rise in patients with failing kidneys.