Tag: Pandemics
The Latest: Trump’s national security adviser has COVID-19
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for the coronavirus - the highest-ranking U.S. official to test positive...
The Latest: Dozens infected after Alabama church revival
STRAWBERRY, Ala. - An Alabama pastor says more than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at...
The Latest: Azar credits masks for ‘plateauing’ of cases
WASHINGTON - Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says people “stepping up to the plate†is the reason for some of the “plateauingâ€...
European tourism faces turbulence only weeks after restart
BERLIN (AP) - Europe's tourism revival is running into turbulence only weeks after countries opened their borders, with rising infections in Spain and other...
Gold surges, Asian stocks mixed amid US-China feud, pandemic
BEIJING (AP) - Global stock markets were mixed and gold surged to a record price Monday amid U.S.-China tension and concern a recovery from...
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...
Gold surges, Asian stocks mixed amid US-China feud, pandemic
BEIJING (AP) - Major Asian stock markets declined and gold surged to a record price Monday amid U.S.-China tensions and concern a recovery from...
Tourism, diplomacy facing pushback as virus caseloads surge
MITO, Japan (AP) - Countries are considering putting away their welcome mats to tourists and regional meetings are being put on hold as the...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...