Virus cases rise in China, South Korea; Obama bashes Trump
ROME (AP) — Both China and South Korea reported new spikes in coronavirus cases on Sunday, setting off fresh concerns in countries where local...
Australia to reopen economy in stages by July
Australia plans to reopen the economy in three stages by July, but there are no plans to open the country to general international travelers...
Ship tied to Australia virus deaths sails into Manila Bay
CAVITE, Philippines — A cruise ship being investigated in Australia for sparking coronavirus infections anchored in Manila Bay on Thursday to bring Filipino crew...
Australia records 26 new coronavirus cases
Australia has recorded 26 new coronavirus cases overnight mainly due to COVID-19 clusters at a Sydney nursing home and a Melbourne abattoir.
Deputy Chief medical...
Here come COVID-19 tracing apps – and privacy trade-offs
As governments around the world consider how to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks while reopening their societies, many are starting to bet on smartphone apps...
NZ, Australian PMs to discuss travel between countries
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will meet by video link with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his National Cabinet on...
China-Australia rift deepens over calls for virus inquiry
CANBERRA — China’s warning of trade repercussions from Australia’s campaign for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus has rattled Australian business leaders as President...
Australia to consider easing restrictions next Friday
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the country will consider easing some of the coronavirus restrictions next Friday.
Morrison met with the National Cabinet and...
No active virus cases in Australian capital
The Australian Capital Territory has become the first of the country's eight states and mainland territories to declare itself free of all known cases...
China defends its ambassador in Australia
China has defended its ambassador to Australia after the official
reportedly warned the government that its pursuit of a coronavirus
inquiry could set off...