World

Coronavirus cases worldwide approach 7 million

Ren Leen June 7, 2020

(World) – On Saturday, global coronavirus cases approached 7 million, with a surge of cases in Brazil and India. Approximately 30% of those cases are in the U.S., accounting for a total of 2 million. However, the fastest-growing outbreak is in Latin America with 16% of all cases. All over

World

Mexico crosses US’ daily coronavirus death toll

Jim Stein June 4, 2020

MEXICO CITY (World) – Mexico overtook the United States in daily reported deaths from the novel coronavirus for the first time on Wednesday, with the health ministry registering a record 1,092 fatalities it attributed to improved documenting of the pandemic. Latin American has emerged in recent weeks as a major center for coronavirus. Brazil, where […]

Asia

3 more deaths from coronavirus reported in Philippines with 552 new cases

Ren Leen June 1, 2020

MANILA (Asia) – On Monday, the Philippine health ministry reported three new deaths and 552 more confirmed coronavirus cases. The Philippines ministry reported that the total death toll increased to 960 and confirmed case infections reached 18,638, of which 3,979 have recovered. The government of the Philippines eased strict quarantine measures in Manila on Monday,

World

World No. 2 coronavirus hotspot Brazil reports 653 new deaths

Ren Leen May 25, 2020

SAO PAULO (World) – Brazil has become the world’s No. 2 coronavirus hotspot after the U.S. with 653 new coronavirus deaths reported on Sunday. This brings up the total number of coronavirus fatalities to 22,666. 363,211 confirmed cases have been reported in Brazil so far, up 15,813 from Saturday. The U.S. has over 1.6 million […]

UK

COVID-19 death toll in the UK rises to 36,675 by 282

Ren Leen May 24, 2020

LONDON (UK) – The confirmed coronavirus death toll in the UK by 282 to 36,675. “Tragically, 36,675 people have now died.” – Grant Shapps, British Transport Secretary The British government announced the death toll based on those who definitely had COVID-19. Broader suspected COVID-19 death figures give a bigger toll. (Photo syndicated via

Middle East

Some 10,000 Iranian health workers infected with coronavirus -state media

Ren Leen May 21, 2020

DUBAI (Middle East) – Around 10,000 Iranian health workers have been infected with the new coronavirus, the semi-official ILNA news agency quoted a deputy health minister as saying on Thursday. Health services are stretched thin in Iran, the Middle East country hardest hit by the respiratory pandemic, with 7,249 deaths and a total of 129,341 […]

Asia

Seven coronavirus deaths, 205 more cases reported in Philippines

Ren Leen May 18, 2020

MANILA (Asia) – The health ministry of the Philippines reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 205 new infections. Total coronavirus deaths in the Philippines had increased to 831, while confirmed coronavirus cases have risen to 12,718. 94 more patients recovered from the virus, bringing total recoveries to 2,729. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been

Europe

102 coronavirus deaths reported in Spain, marks lowest in eight-weeks

Ren Leen May 16, 2020

(Europe) -The overnight coronavirus death toll in Spain is 102 on Saturday, which marks the lowest 24-hour rise since mid-March. The cumulative coronavirus death toll in Spain went up to 27,563, and the confirmed case numbers on Saturday rose to 230,698 from 230,183 on Friday. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been edited by BH […]

Europe

Daily coronavirus death toll and new cases in Italy fall

Ren Leen May 10, 2020

MILAN (Europe) – Deaths from the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy climbed by 194 on Saturday, against 243 the day before, the Civil Protection Agency said, while the daily tally of new cases fell to 1,083 from 1,327 on Friday. The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at […]

Asia

27 new coronavirus deaths, 339 more infections recorded in Philippines

Ren Leen May 7, 2020

MANILA (Asia) – The health ministry of the Philippines on Thursday reported 27 more coronavirus deaths and 339 additional infections. The Philippines’ ministry said total coronavirus deaths had increased to 685 and infections to 10,343. It recorded 112 more patient recoveries, bringing that total to 1,618. (Photo syndicated via Reuters)This story has been