Close relative of SARS-CoV-2 virus found in bats in Laos
Three bat species had viruses that are more than 95% identical with the one that causes COVID-19, a study found. This further boosts the argument that the SARS-CoV-2 virus had a natural origin
The United States’ recent failures in war and fighting racism should serve as a warning to its allies
As the US messily closes its 20-year war in Afghanistan, it has quickly pivoted and attempted to rally international support around its anti-China campaign. Its allies should be wary.
COVID-19: virus strain dominant worldwide is different from original in Wuhan
According to a publication in Cell, the strain, which is named D614G, is a result of point mutation of the original strain. However, it is not associated with disease severity
CoronaShock: Five key questions about China and COVID-19
Since the world first heard about COVID-19 in December 2019, nearly every corner of the planet has been affected by this pandemic. Based on what media around the world is saying, it’s hard to know what is true and what is not.
Wuhan discharges its last COVID-19 patient from hospital
Life in the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, which had more than 50,000 cases at its peak in February, has started moving back towards normalcy
How the Chinese authorities and the WHO handled the Coronavirus
The attack on the Chinese government and the World Health Organization’s work on the novel coronavirus by the Trump administration is unfounded
Painting an epidemic: An interview with Li Zhong (李钟)
Tings Chak of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research speaks to Li Zhong a Chinese painter who produced a series of paintings on the country’s heroic fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
WHO fund cut: Trump is searching for a scapegoat
WHO is said to lose around 17%-18% of its budget because of the fund cut.
How China broke the chain of infection
As information about coronavirus emerged, the Chinese government and Chinese society began to organize an immense campaign against its spread.
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Zimbabwe’s doctors seek accountability
We also look at the struggles and demands of the Peruvian people as they deal with the pandemic and the lifting of the lockdown in Wuhan.
China lifts lockdown in Wuhan city after more than two months
Wuhan successfully fought against the COVID-19 emergency, with around 95% patients recovered and discharged. The city was in lockdown since January 23
Why there’s an uptick in novel coronavirus Infections
Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha talks about the latest in the global situation regarding the novel coronavirus. He examines the reason for the increase in cases






