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Experts play down likelihood of banknotes spreading coronavirus

Most transmission of coronavirus is through person-to-person contact and not from touching objects.

World News

Coronavirus: Italy becomes most affected nation after China

As 16 million people have been put in emergency quarantine in Italy, coronavirus affects more and more people across the world.

France

'My kids exhaust me more than COVID-19,' says doctor under quarantine

"I am maybe a little tired because I don't sleep a lot because I have four kids ... they exhaust me more than the virus I think," says a French doctor with COVID-19.

China

Inventive COVID-19 prevention methods, but do they actually work?

People are getting creative with their prevention methods against COVID-19. But do these methods actually work?

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China

Dogs, cats can't give you COVID-19 — but they can test positive

Scientists in Hong Kong believe a dog that tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus has a low level of infection and probably picked it from a human.

World News

COVID-19 and xenophobia: Why outbreaks are often accompanied by racism

The rules are simple: Wash your hands and don't point the finger.

United Kingdom

Thousands stranded as Europe's largest regional airline collapses

All Flybe flights have been grounded and passengers told not to go to airports unless they have alternative flight arrangements.

USA

Florida Congressman wears gas mask for COVID-19 vote

"Members of Congress are human petri dishes," he explained to reporters.

France

Mask shortages leave doctors 'dangerously ill-equipped' for COVID-19

The WHO says hoarding and misuse of masks is leaving doctors and nurses “dangerously ill-equipped” to deal with COVID-19.

Business

COVID-19 spread prompts Federal Reserve to slash rates

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point in an effort to boost the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.

Switzerland

COVID-19: IOC 'fully committed' to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Watch back: IOC President Thomas Bach gives update on COVID-19 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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Workers disinfect South Korea department store as COVID-19 spreads

With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases spiking over 4,000, a South Korean department store continued its disinfection efforts on Monday.

World News

How can you prevent yourself from getting coronavirus?

We've spoken to the experts to get the best tips on avoiding COVID-19.

USA

Another market slump delivers worst week for Wall Street since 2008

US stocks sank again on Friday, leaving Wall Street with its worst week since October 2008.

World News

COVID-19 could tip European countries into recession — OECD

The global economy will experience “a sharp slowdown” because of COVID-19, the OECD said on Monday, driving many affected countries into recession.

Ireland

Coronavirus postpones Ireland-Italy rugby but Lyon-Juventus goes ahead

The Lyon-Juventus Champions League match is going ahead despite local concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

Italy

COVID-19: WHO warns of 'sustained' spread as Italy death toll his 107

Health chiefs warned of months of worldwide disruption from COVID-19 on Thursday as Italy scrambled to contain the deadliest outbreak of the virus outside China.

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Chinese robot sprays disinfectant to fight spread of COVID-19

The robot is handled using a remote control. The tank is filled with the disinfectant liquid that transformed into steam to spray infected areas.

France

COVID-19: Driver of bus stopped in Lyon tests negative for virus

French health authorities say that none of the passengers on the bus had any symptoms.

World News

Markets plunge further on fears COVID-19 will stunt global economy

Stocks slumped again on Tuesday, piling on losses a day after the market's biggest drop in two years amid fears COVID-19 will slow global growth.