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We’ve long known about the dangers of a wild animal virus leaping the species gap and ravaging humans and so have the Chinese. 

A new 15-minute COVID-19 test has been launched in Thailand aimed at increasing the number of people being screened for the deadly virus and easing the burden on the health system.

Another facility reportedly to be opened in East Jerusalem, as Israel ramps up testing in Arab community

Japan’s coronavirus numbers have been ticking up, sparking alarm that it could be the next major country to see an explosive jump in infections. It’s also raising questions about whether Tokyo, where cases have tripled over the past 10 days,

Asian shares and Wall Street futures fell on Wednesday in the first trading session of the quarter as the coronavirus pandemic and the prospect of a global recession tore through investor confidence.

Democrats eye potential infrastructure package  CNN Trump calls for $2T infrastructure bill as ‘Phase 4’ of coronavirus response  Fox News Trump Wants $2 Trillion in Funding for Infrastructure  Bloomberg Politics Trump seems to think money is free right now. It isn’t  Los Angeles Times

Trump warns of ‘painful two weeks’ as officials predict up to 240,000 US coronavirus deaths  The Guardian America may see 100000 to 200000 COVID-19 deaths: White House  ABC News White House projects 100K to 240K coronavirus deaths as Trump tells US to

Total number of deaths in America more than double the tally on Saturday; over 40% of fatalities in New York State

(SAO PAULO) — Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his controversial stance regarding the new coronavirus. Facebook and Instagram removed

In March, the virus gripping the world — COVID-19 — started to spread in Africa. In short order, actors across the continent’s tech ecosystem began to step up to stem the spread. Early in March Africa’s coronavirus cases by country