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German companies searching for coronavirus vaccine

Berlin – German companies CureVac and BioNTech were both in the headlines this week as companies working overtime to develop …

China: Global financial giants investing despite virus

SHANGHAI/BEIJING – Some of the world’s top financial institutions, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, are increasing investments in China’s financial hub …

Coronavirus: Majority of people only suffer mild symptoms

New York/Wuhan – Most people who contract the novel coronavirus experience mild symptoms, according to data from China, where the worst of the …

Coronavirus: Hong Kong toughens travel restrictions

Hong Kong – Hong Kong on Tuesday announced tougher travel restrictions to start placing all arrivals from any foreign country …

First Trials of potential coronavirus treatments start

Paris – Drugs used for treating arthritis are being tested as treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by a new …