Coronavirus Updates
Britain’s daily testing capacity tops 73,000
10:22 | 04/30/2020
British foreign minister Dominic Raab announced on Wednesday that the country now has the capacity to test more than 73,000 people a day for the coronavirus.
California likely to shut down beaches, parks
10:20 | 04/30/2020
California is likely to shut down all beaches and state parks from May 1, according to a letter sent to state police chiefs. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to make the announcement on Thursday.
LA: Free coronavirus testing for all
10:19 | 04/30/2020
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday that the city will offer free COVID-19 testing for all residents.
US coronavirus deaths top 60,000
10:19 | 04/30/2020
The number of coronavirus deaths in the United States passed 60,000 on Wednesday. According to the Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker, the total death count in the US stood at 60,966, with 1,039,909 cases.
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from coronavirus complications
9:57 | 04/28/2020
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died from coronavirus complications at the age of 52. His publicist said that Sneed died early Monday at a Jacksonville, Florida hospital.
Japan unemployment rate rises to 1-year high
9:56 | 04/28/2020
The March jobless rate in Japan hit a one-year high, official data showed on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 2.5%, its highest level since March last year.
China reports 6 new coronavirus cases
9:55 | 04/28/2020
China on Tuesday reported six new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections to 82,836. No new deaths were reported. The fatality count stands at 4,633.
JetBlue to require that passengers wear masks
9:54 | 04/28/2020
JetBlue said on Monday that the US airline will require all passengers to wear a face covering starting on May 4. Also on Monday, US-based carriers American Airlines and Delta said they will require thousands of employees to wear face masks and provide masks for passengers.
Australian state of New South Wales to ease coronavirus restrictions
9:52 | 04/28/2020
The Australian state of New South Wales will start easing coronavirus restrictions starting Friday by allowing two adults to make social visits to another household along with any dependent children under their care. Also in Australia, Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Tuesday reopened to swimmers and surfers after being closed for five weeks.
Germany coronavirus cases climb by 1,444
9:51 | 04/28/2020
Germany’s Robert Koch Institute on Tuesday reported that coronavirus cases had risen by 1,444, bringing the total number of infections to 156,337. The country’s death toll increased by 163 to 5,913.