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COVID-19 pandemic sparks huge demand for video games across the globe

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is likely that the trend will continue just in time for the launch of the next-generation systems.

3 days ago

By John Diente

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Auto industry races to make ventilators during virus crisis

Mercedes has asked its Formula 1 team, which was idle due to postponed or cancelled Grand Prix races, to get to work.

3 days ago

By Jean-Louis Doublet

England Italy

Coronavirus aid via social media as Facebook announces new Community Help page

As people are willing to contribute in any way, Facebook hopes to streamline the process with the Community Help page.

3 days ago

By John Diente

Facebook

US working on plan to allow virus-hit ship to dock

Passengers have been self-isolating in their cabins on the Zaandam since March 22.

3 days ago

By Leila Macor

Florida

Elderly woman dies after stabbing husband in suspected coronavirus suicide pact

A woman in her 80s was found dead in her home while her disabled husband was found with serious stab wounds.

4 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

Spain

Study shows middle-age COVID-19 mortality risk

As of 1900 GMT Monday the virus had killed 36,374 people out of 757,940 cases globally.

4 days ago

By Patrick Galey

Global lockdown tightens as virus deaths mount

After weeks of a national lockdown in Italy, signs were emerging that drastic action could be slowing the spread of the disease.

4 days ago

By Mariette Le Roux with Peter Hutchison in New York

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Aussie drinkers told to limit daily booze buying

Australians aged over 15 consume an average 12.6 litres of alcohol a year.

4 days ago

By AFP News

Vodka and sauna: Questionable COVID-19 preventive method endorsed by Belarus president

Belarusian Premier League continues to draw crowds as President Alexander Lukashenko downplays the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

17 mourners infected at funeral of suspected coronavirus victim

Extended family members aged between 21 and 88 have symptoms of COVID-19 after attending a funeral on 13 March.

5 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom

UK health minister tests positive for virus

Senseless attacks on health care workers on the rise

Nurses told not to wear their uniform outside hospitals after an NHS worker sustained facial injuries after being punched.

5 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom NHS

Study reveals why self-isolation is significant in early stages of COVID-19 symptoms

A new study reveals that viral load is highest at the early stages of developing symptoms.

5 days ago

By Jaskiran Kaur

US regulator approves limited use of malaria drugs for virus

The FDA had allowed them "to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalised teen and adult patients with COVID-19.

5 days ago

By AFP News

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WHO encourages people to stay home, play video games to stem spread of virus infections

Activision Blizzard and Riot Games are part of several game studios that are committed to helping the WHO to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

5 days ago

By John Diente

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' limited-edition Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch hardware allegedly sells out as coronavirus outbreak force people indoors

Aside from the US, other countries are likewise confirming shortages of Nintendo Switch hardware and physical copies of its games.

6 days ago

By John Diente

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COVID-19: Man jailed for coughing and spitting on police officer

For his terror threat and drunken attack on the police officer, the 40-year-old man has been jailed for 26 weeks.

8 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

Panicked mothers start leaving onions in kids' rooms to combat coronavirus

Following quack novel coronavirus preventive techniques, many mothers are leaving onions around the house to "absorb" the virus.

8 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

Twitter

UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

Heir to the throne, Prince Charles, also tested positive earlier this week.

8 days ago

By Christine Caparras

United Kingdom

Brazil's Bolsonaro exempts churches from quarantine

The president has called the reaction to the pandemic "overblown."

8 days ago

By AFP News

Brazil

South Africa begins 'unprecedented' military-patrolled lockdown

Violation of any of the regulations will carry a six-month jail sentence or a fine.

8 days ago

By Sofia Christensen with AFP African bureaux

South Africa

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