Stories for May 2020

Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:35 UTC
Globally Covid-19 cases exceed 5 million and 330,000 deaths, WHO report

Globally, confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday exceeded 5 million, while in the last 24 hours there was a world record of infections in one day, 106,000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the database from Johns Hopkins University.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:30 UTC
With lockdown, unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel to Britain on boats instead of trucks

The number of unaccompanied young migrants crossing the Channel from France to Britain has spiked during the coronavirus outbreak, as travel restrictions force them onto boats rather than trucks.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:29 UTC
Job losses in the US totaled 38,6 million since the lockdown; 2,43 million in the last week

Job losses in the United States are slowing but totaled an unheard-of 38.6 million since the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began, while officials debate what additional steps will be needed to rescue the beleaguered economy.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:25 UTC
China plans to increase 6,6% defense spending in fiscal year

China's defense spending this year will rise 6.6% from 2019, according to a report issued at the opening of the country's annual meeting of parliament on Friday, a slower rate than last year.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:21 UTC
US flags at half-staff for three days in honor of Americans Covid-19 100,000 deaths

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered US flags to be lowered to half-staff for three days in honor of Americans who have died from COVID-19. The announcement came as the US COVID-19 death toll approaches the 100,000 marks, and follows calls by Democrats to lower the flag when it reaches that grim milestone.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:20 UTC
Brazil's Fiat-Chrysler automaker back to work, but under strict measures

Before going to work these days, employees at the Brazilian unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have to get a health check using a mobile app every morning.
Friday, May 22nd 2020 - 07:15 UTC
Working mothers bear the brunt of pandemic: spend an average 65 hours a week

Working mothers in Europe and the United States are taking on most of the extra housework and childcare created by lockdown, and many are struggling to cope, a survey showed on Thursday.
Thursday, May 21st 2020 - 10:06 UTC
Chile passed the 50,000 mark for coronavirus infections

Chile passed the 50,000 mark for coronavirus-related cases on Wednesday, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University. The university’s running tally counted a total of 53,617 infections with 544 fatalities and 22,504 recoveries.
Thursday, May 21st 2020 - 10:01 UTC
Bolivian health minister and IDB officials involved in corrupt purchase of ventilators

Bolivia's interim president, Jeanine Anez, on Wednesday fired Health Minister Marcelo Navajas for his alleged role in a kickback scheme involving the purchase of 170 Spanish-made ventilators at inflated prices for COVID-19 patients.
Thursday, May 21st 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Latin America surpasses the US and Europe with the largest percentage of daily Covid-19 cases

Global coronavirus cases surpassed 5 million on Wednesday, with Latin America overtaking the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new daily cases globally.