Tag: Food and drink
The Latest: Hong Kong increases virus rules as cases grow
HONG KONG - Hong Kong will ban dining at restaurants completely and mandate masks in all public places, as the city battles a worsening...
The Latest: Greece reports 31 new virus cases, no deaths
ATHENS, Greece - Greek authorities have announced 31 new coronavirus cases in the last day, with eight from arrivals from abroad. There were no...
The Latest: German cruise ship out for 1st time since virus
BERLIN - A German cruise ship has set sail for the first time since the industry was shut down because of the coronavirus, with...
The Latest: Swimming pools and gyms reopen in England
LONDON - Swimming pools and gyms in England are reopening for the first time since the U.K. went into lockdown as public health officials...
The Latest: Africa’s cases surpass 800,000, rising in Kenya
JOHANNESBURG - Africa’s total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has surpassed 800,000. That’s according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. South...
The Latest: India begins 1st human trials of potential drug
NEW DELHI - India began its first human trials of a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate as the world’s second-most populous country recorded nearly 49,000...
Asia Today: South Korea to let fans watch sports live again
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea will allow baseball fans to return to the stands beginning Sunday as health authorities outlined a phased...
California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California’s confirmed coronavirus cases have topped 409,000, surpassing New York for most in the nation, according to data from John's...
The Latest: 510 women positive for virus at Texas prison
FORT WORTH, Texas -- More than 500 women at a federal medical prison in Texas have tested positive for the coronavirus, in one of...
Puerto Rico rolls back openings amid spike in COVID-19 cases
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Puerto Rico’s governor on Thursday announced major rollbacks including the closure of bars, gyms, marinas, theaters and casinos...