114-year-old man survives coronavirus after being treated with dexamethasone steroid
The 114-year-old man spent almost three weeks in the hospital, but recovered after being treated with dexamethasone, a cheap and widely available steroid that researchers in England have said reduces COVID-19 deaths by up to one third.
The 114-year-old man spent almost three weeks in the hospital, but recovered after being treated with dexamethasone, a cheap and widely available steroid that researchers in England have said reduces COVID-19 deaths by up to one third.
Italy says Saturday's coronavirus death toll was 8, lowest since March 1
Just eight people in Italy died of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, the nation's lowest death toll since March 1.
Just eight people in Italy died of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, the nation's lowest death toll since March 1.
Who hasn't heard of COVID-19 by now? More than you think
The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.
The findings are a reminder of the huge challenges in reaching everyone in the world with information about the pandemic, much less getting them to wear face masks.
‘She means everything to me’: Man visits wife, who has dementia, daily on his mobility scooter
An elderly man rides his motorized scooter from his home daily to visit his wife at aged care facility.
An elderly man rides his motorized scooter from his home daily to visit his wife at aged care facility.
Massive Saharan dust plume reaches US — here’s what you need to know
The plume of dusty air reached the United States Thursday, bringing dust particles to sections of the South.
The plume of dusty air reached the United States Thursday, bringing dust particles to sections of the South.
2 new world records set for longest reported distance and duration of lightning flash
A World Meteorological Organization) committee established two new world records for lightning.
A World Meteorological Organization) committee established two new world records for lightning.
On hottest day of year, thousands cram onto English beaches
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
A “major incident” has been declared Thursday for the largely rural area that can only be navigated in most places by car on narrow lanes.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Man's bladder ruptures after holding in pee for 18 hours after beer binge
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
100 degrees in Arctic: UN evaluates reports of record heat in Siberia
The U.N. weather agency is investigating media reports suggesting a new record high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Arctic Circle amid a heatwave and prolonged wildfires in eastern Siberia.
The U.N. weather agency is investigating media reports suggesting a new record high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Arctic Circle amid a heatwave and prolonged wildfires in eastern Siberia.
‘Extremely alarming’ swarms of locusts plague eastern Africa, western Asia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after organizing tournament
Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
WHO warns of 'new and dangerous' coronavirus pandemic phase as case counts climb globally
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson pulls skin-whitening products sold in Asia, Middle East
Johnson & Johnson is pulling two product lines once promoted as dark-spot reducers that were popularly used to lighten skin, the company has announced.
Johnson & Johnson is pulling two product lines once promoted as dark-spot reducers that were popularly used to lighten skin, the company has announced.
Sahara dust blankets Caribbean, air quality hazardous
A massive cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century.
A massive cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century.
The week in numbers: 4M recoveries, 34,000 new cases in a day and a potential $1 COVID-19 drug
As one milestone was marked in global recoveries, another more worrisome one was reported in Brazil.
As one milestone was marked in global recoveries, another more worrisome one was reported in Brazil.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases by its count, at more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours.