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New York Officials Urge Floyd Protesters to Get Coronavirus Tests
Get a test. Get a test, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged people who have been participating in rallies and marches in memory of George Floyd.
Pak Foreign Office Says Five of Its Officials Tested Positive for Coronavirus
All those who tested positive for COVID-19 have been quarantined and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been implemented to contain the spread of the virus.
Sweden Didn't Lock Down, But Economy to Plunge Anyway
Under the Scandinavian country's controversial approach to the virus, cafes, bars, restaurants and most businesses remained open, as did schools for under-16s, with people urged to follow social distancing.
AstraZeneca Blood Cancer Drug Shows Signs of Helping Hospitalised Covid-19 Patients
11 had been on oxygen when they started the 10-14 day Calquence course and eight of them could afterwards be discharged, breathing independently, according to results in a paper.
Family of 5 Travelling to Funeral in Indiana Killed on Board as Plane Crashes in Rural Georgia
Sills identified the victims as Larry Ray Pruitt, 67, of Morriston, Florida; Shawn Charles Lamont, 41, of Gainesville, Florida; his wife Jody Rae Lamont, 43; and their two children, 6-year-old Jayce and 4-year-old Alice.
'Here in New York We Actually Read the Bible': NY Governor Takes a Jab at Trump
Andrew Cuomo was referring to Trump's controversial walk two days ago when protesters were cleared before he walked to a church across the street from the White House where he held up a Bible but did not read from it.
South Korea Approves Remdesivir for Emergency Treatment of Coronavirus Patients
The US authorised the emergency use of remdesivir in hospitals at the start of May, followed by Japan, while Europe has been considering following suit.
60 Minutes of Mayhem in US: How Aggressive Politics, Policing Turned Peaceful Protest Into Violent Clash
For three straight nights, protests around the 18-acre White House compound had turned volatile and fiery, at one point sending Trump into an underground bunker with his family.
New York Mayor Says Night-time Curfew Extended to June 7 Following Violence and Looting
The mayor told reporters that the 8:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew, due to come into force Tuesday, would now run until Sunday.
In Nod to #MeToo, China Codifies Sexual Harassment by Law
Women who started China's #MeToo movement won a small victory when the nation's parliament enacted legislation that defines actions that can constitute sexual harassment.
China Buys US Soybeans after Halt to US Purchases Ordered, Sources Say
The soybean sales on Monday were small compared to recent purchases by state-owned firms totaling 1 million tonnes or more at a time.
'We Will Keep Fighting for You:' Site of Deadly Incident Becomes Massive Memorial to George Floyd
Walker and his mother were among the hundreds of mourners who came to the emotionally-moving site on this warm, sunny Monday to pay their respects to Floyd.
Iran Says Virus Cases Jump Nearly 3,000 in a Day, a 2-month High
Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour raised Iran's caseload to 154,445 with 2,979 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.
Japan's May Factory Activity Sinks as Pandemic Lockdowns Hit Demand: Survey
The survey pointed to the quickest contraction in output, new orders and work backlog since early 2009, as government-imposed lockdowns globally halted economic activity.
US Violence: One Dead in Indianapolis Shootings amid Protests over Death of George Floyd
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Randal Taylor confirmed the shootings during a late night news conference, but didn't offer any more details
New York to 'Reopen Smart' from June 8, Confirms Governor Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo said the most populous US city, which has become the epicenter of the country's coronavirus pandemic, was on track to meet the metrics for a safe reopening.