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COVID-19 Scare: Deadly But Profitable For Mexican Street Vendors

Street vendors in Mexico are taking advantage of the present COVID-19 situation to sell hand sanitizers for as much as four times the supermarket price.

People walk near the national flag and the Metropolitan Cathedral on a Zocalo Square partially empty as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Mexico City

COVID-19 Strikes in Mexico Leaving 12 Dead

Mar 29, 2020 07:23 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The pandemic coronavirus strikes up in Mexico forcing people to rest and stay at home.

rescue team wearing protective suits carry a patient on a stretcher

Hospitals Are Now Facing Shortage of Albuterol Inhalers

Mar 28, 2020 07:20 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

As the COVID-19 continues to spread, medical supplies such as inhalers are being reserved for the patients, supplies from hospitals and pharmacies are now limited.

Are Gun Stores Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic?

Mar 28, 2020 07:10 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

In some parts of the country, city leaders have put a ban on gun sales despite arguments from gun rights advocates saying firearms are essentials during this time of uncertainty.

FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are seen at the port of Rosario

Ports Take Preventive Measures to Secure Operation Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

Mar 28, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Latin America ports practice and implement actions to avoid local transmission and to continue the transportation of cargoes normally.

FDA Approves Blood of COVID-19 Survivors As Treatment

Mar 27, 2020 12:13 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

Researchers claim that the best chance of success for certain patients would be to produce more advanced medications.

COVID-19 Cases Accelerate As Life Slows

Mar 26, 2020 07:21 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The World Health Organization warns the public of the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases across the globe.

Dr. Fauci: The Coronavirus Knows No Age

Mar 26, 2020 07:21 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Anthony Fauci, US’ top infectious expert, asks for the cooperation of the younger Americans as the country faces the global pandemic – COVID-19.

COVID-19: Part of the World’s Future

Mar 26, 2020 06:56 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

An expert believes that the way we respond to the pandemic today affects how it will behave in the future.

COVID-19 Update: Manufacturers Plan to Increase Supply by Millions as First Human Trials Begin

Mar 25, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Manufacturer of what could be the first coronavirus vaccine is ready to increase their production by millions as they are still about to begin their first human trials.

Herd Immunity Slows COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 25, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

A study shows that by using herd immunity, it can reduce the infection rate caused by Coronavirus.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection police officer talks to a driver as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues at Paso del Norte International Border bridge as taken from Ciudad Juarez,

Illegal Border Crossings Reduced by Half Due to Pandemic Measures

Mar 25, 2020 07:00 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered all illegally crossing border immigrants to be returned to their country ASAP.

COVID-19: People Exchange Luxuries for Necessities

Mar 25, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

In the middle of a pandemic, people are able to get what they need in exchange for luxury.

Coffins of people who have died from coronavirus in the church of the Serravalle Scrivia cemetery

Dead and Abandoned: Spanish Army Finds Elderly Care Residents Left Alone

Mar 25, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Army troops discovered elderly patients left to fend for themselves in numerous abandoned care homes in Spain.

Chief doctor Katja de With wears protection gear and washes her hands during a media event in the newly opened coronavirus disease (COVID-19) clearing-up centre in Dresden

The Miracle of Soaps and Alcohol-Based Sanitizers

Mar 25, 2020 06:40 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Ever wonder why experts and government health officials have urged the people to use soap and alcohol to fight COVID-19? Here’s why.

[VIDEO] WHO Warns Countries as COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerates

Mar 24, 2020 06:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The World Health Organization has released a warning saying the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating after cases hit 300,000 four days after it hit its second hundred.