coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: UNICEF finds children at heightened risk of abuse
Millions of children around the world will likely to face increasing threats to their safety and wellbeing from caregivers because of actions taken to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, says UNICEF on Friday.
Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses
"Please leave the room, close the door and start a disinfection," says a voice from the robot, reports BBC.
It’s time to go for virtual office as coronavirus spreads: Experts
As Bangladesh reported the first coronavirus death and its local transmission, several companies ordered their employees to work from home in a move that has been lauded with some urging others to adopt the approach.
Trump addresses coronavirus' heavy impact on the US economy
President Donald Trump was focused Tuesday on addressing the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the American economy, meeting with tourism executives and speaking on the phone with restaurant executives, retailers and suppliers.
Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19
Security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years, reports BBC.
House passes aid bill after Trump declares virus emergency
The House approved legislation early Saturday to provide direct relief to Americans suffering physically, financially and emotionally from the coronavirus pandemic.
Some US colleges cancel, postpone graduation over virus
Colleges across the U.S. have begun canceling and curtailing graduation amid fears that the coronavirus pandemic will stretch into spring. Some are exploring "virtual"alternatives, while others are considering inviting seniors back for commencement at a later date or just mailing out diplomas.
Pandemic increasingly takes over daily lives, roils markets
The coronavirus pandemic has taken over daily lives around the globe, overwhelming hospitals, shuttering schools and offices, halting U.S. presidential campaign rallies and world sports while increasing fears about the financial toll.
Coronavirus: World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO
The World Health Organization has said the world should do more to prepare for a possible coronavirus pandemic, reports BBC.