When the COVID-19 pandemic is over and systems are in place for any reoccurrences, the world will still not be out of the woods. Experts are predicting that food disruptions and even a famine could follow. COVID-19 was said to be an “equalizer,” affecting poor and rich countries alike. Certainly, the infection did not spare… Read More »
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 3.5 million Global deaths: More than 251,000 Most cases reported: United States (over 1.17 million), Spain (over 218,000), Italy (over 211,900), United Kingdom (over 191,800), France (over… Read More »
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a daily press briefing on COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, at the WHO heardquaters in Geneva on March 11, 2020. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images The World Health Organization said Monday it will speak with the U.S. government and Gilead Sciences on… Read More »
Deborah Gatewood (Credit: Gatewood family) A sad story from Michigan, which has been hard hit by the coronavirus. Hospital worker Deborah Gatewood will never get to celebrate her hard-earned retirement. The phlebotomist, a health professional who draws blood, was just two years from retiring from her job of 31 years at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington… Read More »
It’s not just Baby Yoda plush toys and “Inspirational” Barbies anymore. Toy giant Mattel is now honoring workers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight, by releasing a special series of action figures modeled after the first responders who are valiantly putting their lives at risk to save others from the disease. Last week, the Centers… Read More »
Government will finally publish the REAL death figures: Matt Hancock announces ALL coronavirus victims will be counted in daily update – not just hospital patients as grim report suggests true tally is 55% higher and Britain suffers 586 more fatalities NHS England today declared 552 more COVID-19 deaths in hospitals and more announced across the… Read More »