Kenyan Schools Reopen Despite Coronavirus Concerns
As 3rd Coronavirus Wave Forces Europe Into Lockdown, Vaccine Success Sees Britain Reopen
European public confidence in Oxford University AstraZeneca vaccine plunges as major cities in sever
EU Offers Turkey Aid, Trade Help Despite Rights Concerns
Periods of calm in EU-Turkey relations have quickly come and gone, and worrying trends concerning hu
CDC: Evidence Is Strong That Schools Can Reopen Doors Safely
CDC director says in-person schooling can resume safely with masks, social distancing and other stra
Tokyo Olympics Chief Says Games Will Go On Despite Coronavirus
Yoshiro Mori says focus should be on how to stage the event
Kenyan Scientists Discover New Coronavirus Mutation
Scientists say mutation may increase spread of infection
Students in Italy Protest as Schools Reopen
Hundreds of students protest in Rome to demand more classrooms, transport to school and better acces
Kenyan Schools Reopen Despite Coronavirus Concerns
Teachers say it will be difficult to maintain physical distance, as most schools do not have enough
Thousands Flock to India's Taj Mahal Despite Coronavirus Fears
The 17th-century mausoleum, one of India's most popular tourist destinations, was shut in March afte
Kenyan Teachers Say Schools Not Ready to Reopen in Midst of Pandemic
The leading teachers' association says the schools are not well prepared to follow health protocols
New York City Elementary Schools to Reopen With Increased Testing
Schools in the city suspended in-person learning just two weeks earlier; the reopening pertains to e
Kenyan Union Says COVID-19 in Schools Putting Teachers at Risk
Kenyan teachers union is calling on government to give guidance to older teachers and those sufferin
In Cameroon's Anglophone Regions, Some Schools Reopen After 4-Year Closure
Hundreds of children, who have been deprived of education, and their teachers are returning to schoo
VP Candidates Pence, Harris Spar Amid Coronavirus Concerns
There were heated exchanges early on, but overall it was a far more respectful affair than the openi
Northern German States Agree to Reopen Brothels, Despite COVID-19 Uptick
Several states in northern Germany are set to lift or ease pandemic restrictions on prostitution, wi
Despite COVID-19 Concerns, N. Korea Preps for Major Military Parade
Experts say Pyongyang could use the October event to show off new missile
Malawi to Reopen Schools in Phases on September 7
From a peak of 100 cases per day last month, Malawi has for the past three weeks, confirmed as few a
Kenyan Journalist's Arrest Highlights Ongoing Press Freedom Concerns in Ethiopia
The Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a Kenyan journalist detained in Ethiopia has b
Europe Races to Reopen Schools Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Governments say it's vital to get children back to school
South Korea Closing Schools Amid Coronavirus Surge
Meanwhile, WHO issues mask-wearing guidelines for children
Haiti Schools Reopen for First Time in Five Months Since Coronavirus Outbreak
Haitian children return to class for the first time since COVID-19 outbreak///
Vietnam's Economy Seen as Hopeful Despite Coronavirus Surge
While strict lockdowns have halted tourism and locked down areas around Da Nang, experts are upbeat
Malawi President Announces Plans to Reopen Schools in September
In his weekly national address on Saturday, Chakwera said the decision to reopen the schools stems f
Ethiopia Holding Kenyan Journalist Despite Court Ordered Release
Press freedom groups are calling on Ethiopian authorities to release Yassin Juma, who was arrested i
Germany Struggles to Set COVID-19 Rules as Schools Reopen
Half a million German students return to classrooms Monday, other countries still unclear on their s
Is It Safe to Reopen Schools During Pandemic?
Experts say in-person education would be too risky in areas where virus is poorly controlled
Parents Struggle as Schools Reopen Amid Coronavirus Surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continue
Trump Administration Officials Press Schools to Reopen
Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, vice president says opening is the best thing for kids and working
South Africa Closes Schools For a Month as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Case burden of coronavirus grows past 400,000 - Africa's highest infection number
South Africa Schools to Close for 4 Weeks to Curb/Coronavirus
South Africa currently has the fifth-highest total of COVID-19 infections in the world
UN Agencies Push to Reopen South Sudan Schools
UNESCO and UNICEF are calling on South Sudan to reopen the country's schools, saying children are mo
41 Health Workers Test Positive for Coronavirus in Kenyan Maternity Hospital
The ministry of health had conducted mass testing at the facility, where more than 100 babies are bo
Disney World to Reopen as Coronavirus Cases Surge in Florida
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney'
Spike in COVID-19 Cases Delays Plans to Reopen Schools in Malawi
The southern African country recorded its highest number of confirmed cases in a single day last wee
Brazilian President Bolsonaro 'Doing Very Well' Despite Coronavirus Diagnosis
The president assures citizens that virus danger is minimal
Amid Pandemic, Trump Pushes for Schools to Reopen
Medical doctors and others agree it's important for kids to go back to school, but there is a risk t
Trump Plans Large Fireworks Display in Washington Despite City's Concerns
DC's mayor says the president's plans go against established health guidelines
Trump Plans Huge July 4 Fireworks Show Despite DC's Concerns
As many as 300,000 face masks will be given away to those who want them at the celebration in the US
Investors Send Global Markets Higher Wednesday Despite US Coronavirus Surge
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong earned 0.5%, while the Shanghai Composite gained 1.3%
Despite Risks, Greek Islands Keen to Reopen to Tourists
Greece is heavily reliant on tourism
Pakistan Use of Spy Technology for Coronavirus Patients Raises Concerns
Some Pakistani activists and medical experts express concern as government begins using country's sp
Parents Worry as Some South African Schools Prepare to Reopen
Parents doubtful sanitizing schools is enough for Monday's reopening
US Muslims Balance Eid Rituals With Coronavirus Concerns
With no congregational prayers or large family gatherings, followers of Islam look for ways to captu
US Begins to Reopen, but Coronavirus Concerns Remain High
White House adviser Birx cautions against ignoring social distancing
Kenya Evicts 7,000 from Slums Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
Authorities say the homes were demolished because they were built on public land, but critics say th
Burundian Vote for New President Wednesday Despite Coronavirus Threat
Burundi moves ahead with presidential election ignoring coronavirus concerns
Trump Calls for Schools to Reopen
President, asserting that COVID-19 has little impact on young people, calls comments on schools by D
Schools in Some Asian Countries Reopen as Others Wait
South Korea and Vietnam are among the first, joined by the North American continent by the US state
Countries Worldwide Reopen Regardless of Different Coronavirus Trajectories
Russia sees a sharp upsurge of infections while Germany's rate drops below 'critical point'
Coronavirus en Afrique: un Kenyan de 9 ans invente une machine pour se laver les mains
Cet inventeur kenyan de neuf ans a trouvé un moyen ingénieux de se laver les mains, et de réduire la
Kenya's Economy Hit by Coronavirus Despite No Confirmed Infections
Kenya is feeling the economic effects of the coronavirus, despite having recorded no infections, as
Italy Closes Schools, Universities Due to Coronavirus Spread
Soccer games will be played without spectators
Iran Closes Schools, Limits Travel Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Death toll from virus in Iran rises to 107, while number of confirmed cases reaches 3,513
Italy Shuts Schools Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
With China seeing a slowdown of new cases of the virus, the focus of containing the outbreak has shi
Zimbabwe Claims It's Prepared for Coronavirus Despite Weak Healthcare System
As the coronavirus spreads globally, Zimbabwe says it is ready for the virus, despite a struggling h
Iran's Coronavirus Death Toll Reaches 8; Authorities Closing Schools, Theaters
Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur says a total of 15 new confirmed cases had been reported
EU Eyes Vietnam Trade Deals Despite Human Rights Concerns
The EU hopes the deal will result in 15 billion euros ($16.5 billion) a year in additional exports f
Kenya's Boni Forest Schools Reopen 5 Years After Attacks
Few teachers, however, want to work in an area plagued by al-Shabab raids, despite government assura
New Coronavirus Transmissions Raise More Concerns as Deaths Surpass Those From SARS
The head of the World Health Organization's says there are "concerning instances" of coronavirus tra
Coronavirus Cases, Deaths and Global Concerns Rising
The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for $675 million to fight the novel coronavirus, m