Queen Elizabeth II offers Easter message of hope in the face of COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II is using her Easter message to encourage hope in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, saying it "will not overcome us." In a message released on Tw
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US death toll from COVID-19 overtakes Italy's for the highest in the world
The US death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world today at more than 19,700, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for
NDMO to start distributing ration packs by today in areas impacted by Severe TC Harold - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says that teams from the National Disaster Management Office will start distributing ration packs from today in areas that have been imp
China reports a rise in new COVID-19 cases
China reported a rise in new coronavirus cases, as authorities try to head off a second wave of infections particularly from imported and asymptomatic cases as curbs on c
NRL to check players temperatures before each game and three times on game day
NRL players will have their temperatures taken before they can go on the field, and checked at least three times on game day, in a bid to stop any spread of coronavirus.
Scientific experts warn that it could be months before games are played in front of crowds
Scientific experts have warned that sports face a wait of several weeks from the end of lockdown before they resume, and it could be months more until games can be played
COVID-19: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day
The US has become the first country in the world to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day. Figures from Johns Hopkins University show 2,108 people
Two more people die of Covid-19 in New Zealand
Two more people have died in New Zealand due to COVID-19 bringing the countries total to 4. Both were older people who had underlying health conditions, and both were
Restarting football too soon 'irresponsible' says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino says restarting football too early would be "irresponsible". Most domestic leagues around the world are on hold because of the coronav
Proposed new date for Tokyo Olympics may be in doubt with the escalating nature of COVID-19 in Japan
The Tokyo Olympics may not be able to go ahead in 2021 as planned due to the escalating nature of coronavirus in Japan. This is according to Organising Committee chief
Images emerge of mass grave burial in New York as COVID-19 death toll rise in the US
Images have emerged of coffins being buried in a mass grave in New York City, as the death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise. Workers in hazmat outfits were
Expect to be stopped and questioned at checkpoints - Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says people can expect to be stopped and questioned at checkpoints now erected throughout the country as they will be limiting unneces
150 arrests made for breaches of COVID-19 restrictions
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says people are still moving around with the sole intention of breaching the COVID-19 restrictions which is evident as 99 arrests were
WHO warns of 'Deadly resurgence' if lockdown measures are lifted too early
The World Health Organization has warned lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
UFC events postponed indefinitely after Dana White told to 'stand down'
UFC president Dana White says he was told to "stand down" from holding UFC 249 on 18th April, with the event now postponed. Earlier this week, White said he was close
Cristiano Ronaldo seen playing football at park with others during Portugal's Covid-19 lockdown
Portuguese officials have defended Cristiano Ronaldo after he left home and was seen training with other people at a soccer pitch amid a national lockdown to stem the cor
Nudists told to wear face masks by Czech Republic police
Face masks are not mandatory everywhere, but strict rules on wearing them have been enforced in the Czech Republic - even for nudists. The European country has begun t
COVID-19 global death toll pass 100,000
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has passed 100,000. Italy has seen the most deaths, followed by the US and Spain. Around the world, public health offi
Singapore coronavirus surge raises fears of post lockdown breakouts
Singapore had been a master class in how to handle the Covid-19 outbreak. Before the disease even had a name, the country had stringent travel restrictions and an effi
COVID-19: New York has more cases than any country outside US
New York State now has more coronavirus cases than any other country outside the US, according to latest figures. The New York State confirmed caseload of COVID-19 jum
COVID-19 patient 1, 2 and 5 re-tested and results came back positive
Minister for Health, Dr. Ifereimi Waqainabete says that they have tested Fiji’s first second and fifth confirmed cases of COVID-19 again and all results have come