Viruses: their extraordinary role in shaping human evolution

Viruses give us infections from the common cold to COVID-19 and AIDS. But research shows that they may also have played a key role in shaping the evolution of Homo sapiens. Coronavirus, Zika, Ebola, flu, even the boring old common cold we’re all familiar with the viruses that plague humanity. But while we know they make us sick, it may be surprising to discover that, over millions of years, we’ve managed to harness and domesticate these crafty invaders.

Coronavirus: US mother breaks down after diapers go out of stock. Viral video

A heartbreaking video of a woman crying over sold-out diapers has gone viral on the internet people across the world have started hoarding essentials like sanitisers and toilet paper due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

This Matchstick Animation Helps People Understand the Importance of Social Distancing

By now, pretty much everyone knows the importance of “social distancing” while we attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. However, if you’re not exactly sure why it helps, perhaps this video created by LA-based artist Juan Delcan and his partner Valentina Izaguirre can help.

Coronavirus cases exceed 10,000 in Germany, says agency

Germany’s government agency for disease control revised its official figures on the spread of coronavirus on Thursday, confirming that the number of infections had topped the 10,000 marks. The nationwide statistics went up by 2,801 to just under 11,000 infections, the Robert Koch Institute reported. This matched with DPA's own research, which tallied more than 10,000 cases on Wednesday across the country’s 16 federal states.

BREAKING: US approves chloroquine to treat COVID-19

The United States has approved anti-malarial drug chloroquine for treatment against coronavirus.