The police held overnight an outspoken Russian doctor, Anastasia Vasilieva, who was trying to deliver masks to an impoverished rural town.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
China Pushes for Quiet Burials as Coronavirus Death Toll Is Questioned
Officials are trying to curb expressions of grief and control the narrative amid doubts about the official number of deaths in China.
Swift Aid Payments Keep Berlin’s Self-Employed Afloat Despite Shutdown
Within days, Germany’s capital distributed money to 150,000 artists, shop owners, hairdressers and other small-business owners and freelancers to cover basic expenses.
U.K. Backs Off Medical Rationing Plan as Coronavirus Rages
Britain has long offered public guidance on when to deny lifesaving treatment but has hesitated with the coronavirus. Many worry that decisions may harm the poor, the aged and people with disabilities.
Gita Ramjee, a Leading AIDS Researcher, Dies at 63
Working in South Africa, she led studies and drug trials, hoping to overcome not only H.I.V. but also cultural barriers to stopping its spread. She died of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Live Updates: C.D.C. Recommends Wearing Masks
Alabama became the 41st state to issue a stay-at-home order, and the attorney general expanded the pool of prisoners eligible for early release from federal prisons.
Wall St. Caps a Turbulent Week With a Decline: Live Updates
Live updates on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
Stranded Abroad, Americans Ask: Why Weren’t We Warned Sooner?
As the coronavirus spreads, American tourists say the State Department was slow to inform citizens of the challenges in returning home.
What ‘Peaks,’ ‘Lockdowns’ and ‘Testing’ Mean When Talking About Coronavirus
Officials often use similar words when describing the pandemic, but they are not always talking about the same thing, making global comparisons less useful.
Children Are Hunting Teddy Bears During the Coronavirus Outbreak
See that stuffed animal in the window? It’s part of a game meant to entertain children (and adults) during a prolonged period of lockdowns and social distancing. How many can you spot?