Archive List for corona

Hospitals running out of ICU beds in Brazil

COVID-19 has killed more than 15,000 in Brazil and reported infections have surpassed those in Italy and Spain. Experts say that with a lack of testing, these numbers could be much higher. But, President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly downplayed the risks of the disease and pushed to reopen the economy. Many people, including healthcare workers, feel they are being left on their own to battle the pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Priyanka Gupta reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Brazil #Coronavirus

US sees biggest food price rises in 46 years

In the US, grocery prices increased by 4.3 percent in April – the biggest monthly jump in 46 years. The price rises have put more pressure on Americans struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic – with more than 36 million people out of work. Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Chicago. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UnitedStates #Coronavirus

Philippines storm displaces tens of thousands of people

A powerful storm in the eastern Philippines has forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters. Tropical Storm Vongfong destroyed homes and cut power on the central island of Samar. And as Jamela Alindogan reports, there are fears the evacuations could increase the spread of coronavirus. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Coronavirus #Philippines

Convalescent Plasma Appears Safe As COVID-19 Treatment, Study Shows | NBC Nightly News

A new report from a nationwide team of more than 5,000 doctors shows promising results for using convalescent plasma, an experimental treatment that uses antibody-rich blood serum of recovered COVID-19 patients to help the sick. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News […]

Swedish technology aims to allow truck drivers to work from home

A Swedish company is developing technology that could allow truck drivers to work from home. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Sandhult in southern Sweden. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Sweden #Coronavirus

South Korea launches world’s biggest container ship

The world’s biggest container ship has been launched in South Korea, just as global trade is suffering a sharp downturn due to the pandemic. But having largely controlled the spread of the disease in its country, the government is now looking to repair the economic damage. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from the port city of Busan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #SouthKorea

Stress, Uncertainty And Unanswered Questions: Laid Off Workers Cope With Unemployment | NBC News

Unemployment claims hit record-breaking numbers with the Labor Department reporting nearly 17 million job losses in a three-week period. We asked workers across the country to share their unemployment stories. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News […]

Inside One Of Italy’s Most Advanced Infectious Disease Hospitals | NBC News NOW

Sky News’ Stuart Ramsay takes an in-depth look at the efforts of one hospital in Italy to keep its health care workers from getting infected by COVID-19. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News […]

She Had COVID-19, But No Insurance. Her Treatment Cost $34,972. | Think | NBC News

Cancer patient Danni Askini didn’t have insurance when she first entered the emergency room with flu-like symptoms. Three ER visits later, she left with a coronavirus diagnosis and a nearly $35,000 bill. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with […]

Doctor With COVID-19 Describes Symptoms As ‘Pain Everywhere’ | NBC News NOW

An infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama, Dr. Michael Saag, contracted the coronavirus and detailed his symptoms to NBC News. After monitoring how he felt for a few days, his symptoms turned from mild to extreme, in what Saag called “a horrible feeling.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video […]