Moscow announces advanced trials for new COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW — The mayor of Moscow invited residents Wednesday to join trials of a coronavirus vaccine that Russia approved for use earlier this month,...
New virus cases decline in the US and experts credit masks
NEW YORK — The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts say most likely reflects more mask-wearing...
FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma effect on virus
WASHINGTON — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits...
Facing 2nd virus wave, Spain tracks infections with soldiers
MADRID — Under strain from Europe's fastest-growing wave of coronavirus infections, the Spanish government cleared the way for more localized lockdowns Tuesday and deployed...
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Genetic tests revealed that...
UN cautions that virus plasma treatment still experimental
LONDON — The World Health Organization on Monday cautioned that using blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat other patients is still considered an...
UK leader urges parents to let kids to return to school
LONDON — Britain’s prime minister is asking parents to set aside their fears and send their children back to school next month when schools...
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients, in a move he called “a breakthrough,” one...
South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels
SEOUL, South Korea — Churches were closed and professional baseball games were played in empty stadiums on Sunday as South Korea stepped up measures...
PNG demands China explain COVID-19 vaccine trial on miners
CANBERRA, Australia — Papua New Guinea blocked the arrival of a flight carrying workers from China after a Chinese mine operator said its employees...
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