USA COVID-19: US state leaders lambast 'conflicting messages' from Trump "``To have an American president to encourage people to violate the law, I can't remember any time during my time in America where we have seen such a thing,'' Washington state's Democratic governor, Jay Inslee, has said. 20/04/2020
USA Trump and protesters pressure US governors over coronavirus lockdowns US governors eager feeling the heat from the US President and keen to rescue their economies are moving to ease coronavirus restrictions, even as new hot spots emerge. 19/04/2020
USA 'Liberate!': Trump accused of fomenting COVID-19 rebellion via tweets The US President has defended rhetoric appearing to back protests against coronavirus lockdowns in Democrat-led states. 18/04/2020
USA Donald Trump gives US state governors options on how to reopen economy The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations. 17/04/2020
World News Coronavirus: Spain deaths pass 20,000 as global tally exceeds 150,000 Join us for the latest on the coronavirus crisis. 17/04/2020
USA Trump's funding halt to WHO comes amid criticism of US response Trump has faced mounting criticism over his administration's response to the COVID-19 crisis. 16/04/2020
World News Coronavirus latest: UK to receive 84 tons of PPE from Turkey While a number of countries are preparing to start easing their coronavirus lockdowns, the UK is set to announce an extension of its containment measures 16/04/2020
World News 'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic. 15/04/2020
Europe News EU slams Donald Trump's decision to suspend WHO funding One MEP said Trump's move was "dangerous and irresponsible". 15/04/2020
World News Coronavirus: Global cases double to two million in less than two weeks Here are the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic from across Europe and the world. 15/04/2020
USA Half a million infected in US as daily death toll passes 2,000 The US is currently the most impacted by the global pandemic with more than half a million confirmed cases of the virus, according to a Johns Hopkins University count. 11/04/2020
World News US election, COVID-19 and the stark parallels with 1918 flu pandemic The pandemic has already had a significant impact on the presidential primaries. 04/04/2020
France France warns of serious side effects of coronavirus ‘miracle cures’ The French medicine body has warned against using anti-malaria drugs to treat coronavirus, warning of possible fatalities. 02/04/2020
USA Coronavirus: Trump admits protective gear running out as US cases soar The US president confirms a shortage of masks and other medical supplies as the number of coronavirus cases tops 200,000. 02/04/2020
World News More than 900,000 coronavirus cases confirmed worldwide Another 864 people died in Spain over the latest 24 hour period, health authorities say, but the rate of contagion continues to slow down. 01/04/2020
USA Trump extends US distancing guidelines as coronavirus outbreak worsens The US has more than 140,000 cases of #COVID-19 and more than 2,400 people have died. 30/03/2020
USA Harry and Meghan security to be paid 'privately', couple tell Trump The Duke qnd Duchess of Sussex insist they have no such plans, after the president said the US would not pay for security linked to their reported move. 30/03/2020
USA Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, predicts 'great things' by June 1 Trump last week said he wanted to see the much of the country opening back up by Easter. 30/03/2020
USA Euroviews. Coronavirus revealed Trump favours economy over elderly people ǀ View The truth is, all of us — whatever our ages — should take precautions. By implying that this is primarily an older person's problem, we ignore the real risks to younger people, and we reinforce the ageism that already persists in our society. 28/03/2020
USA Coronavirus: US adopts $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill The legislation, which was passed unanimously by the Senate on Wednesday, provides relief for workers and businesses that have been devastated by the outbreak. 27/03/2020