Explainer: Why are some South Koreans who recovered from the coronavirus testing positive again?
South Korean health officials are investigating several possible explanations for a small but growing number of recovered coronavirus patients who later test positive for the virus again.
U.N. Yemen envoy expects warring parties to agree truce in ‘immediate future’
United Nations Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths said on Thursday he expects the warring parties to formally adopt “in the immediate future” agreements on a nationwide ceasefire, key economic and humanitarian measures and a resumption of political talks.
Britons to cheer health workers with weekly applause
Britons will applaud health workers and carers from their front doors and windows again on Thursday in what has become a weekly moment of social solidarity during the coronavirus lockdown.
Former Dutch prison offers shelter for homeless amid coronavirus
In the Dutch city of Maastricht the Salvation Army has converted a former prison into rooms for homeless people who can no longer safely stay at local shelters due to social distancing rules imposed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Explainer: Who’s WHO? The World Health Organization under scrutiny
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the spotlight as it champions the global fight against the new coronavirus but faces a funding freeze from U.S. President Donald Trump’s government.
Factbox: Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.18 million globally and 147,265 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 1400 GMT on Friday.
UK hospital Covid-19 death toll rises 861 to 13,729
The United Kingdom’s death toll from COVID-19 in hospitals rose 861 to 13,729, as of 1600 GMT on April 15, the health ministry said.
Nigerian security forces killed 18 people during lockdowns: rights panel
Nigerian security forces killed 18 people in two weeks while enforcing lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said.
Anne Frank’s diary in 2020: vlogging from the annex hideout
A series of video diaries based on the writings of Jewish teenager Anne Frank during her years hiding from the Nazis during World War Two have become a hit with young viewers, the Anne Frank House Museum said on Thursday.
Questioning by Zoom, welcome to Britain’s new ‘hybrid’ parliament
Lawmakers will quiz ministers via videolink next week as part of moves to make Britain’s centuries-old House of Commons a “hybrid” parliament to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
