Coronavirus: Countries rethink advice on masks and facial coverings

Health authorities in Europe and the US had said that wearing a mask was not effective...

At least 20% of the global population is on coronavirus lockdown – here are their rules

South Africa, China, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland,...

Passengers, crew exhibit flu-like symptoms on Holland America cruise

The illnesses on board Holland America's MS Zaandam have not yet been confirmed to be...

Finland, which has been named the happiest country, could be better equipped to handle Covid-19

High-trust societies like Finland may be better equipped to deal with the coronavirus...

'Chaos', stolen hand sanitiser - what it was like during the coronavirus lockdown at a Maldives resort

Kuredu Island Resort guests said they weren't tested for coronavirus but were given...

US Airbnb hosts are advertising coronavirus-free hideaways amid panic

Airbnb renters are boasting "coronavirus-free" stays stocked with essentials like toilet...

Residents in Mumbai, India, burned an effigy depicting the coronavirus as a demon during Holi celebrations

Named "Coronasur," the effigy was burned in a ritual known as Holika Dahan, which...

Coronavirus: China is recording so few new cases, South Korea looks like the new centre of the epidemic

The coronavirus is spreading in several new hot-spot countries — notably South Korea and...