Black Americans already make up a disproportionate share of the deaths in the U.S. caused by the coronavirus as underlying conditions, income inequality and disparity in access to health care have exacerbated the outbreak in the black community.
China is seeing a strong economic rebound following a slump spurred by the lockdown to curb the coronavirus' spread, but don't count on that being the case for other major economies, says IMA Asia's Richard Martin.
Last Friday, President Donald Trump said he would begin to revoke Hong Kong's favored trade status with the United States, after China approved a proposal for a controversial new security law.
As Hong Kong gets thrust into a renewed period of uncertainty following China's approval of a controversial national security bill for the troubled territory, Independent Strategy's David Roche warns of a mass migration of the city's youth.
There's no activity that doesn't come without risk, health professionals warn. However, there are some that may have reduced risk of Covid-19 infection or ways to safeguard yourself and others.
New York City, closed down due to the coronavirus pandemic, is expected to begin a "phase one" reopening on June 8, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
The French drugmaker is also putting a hold on supplying the drug on off-label use to treat Covid-19 until safety concerns are cleared by the World Health Organization.
The coronavirus has infected more than 5.8 million people around the world, killing at least 360,437, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
China on Thursday approved a controversial proposal to impose a security law for Hong Kong, reigniting concerns over the financial hub's diminishing freedoms.
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