More than 100,000 people have now recovered successfully from the virus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered people to stay at home, shops to close and an end to all social gatherings in a bid to protect the NHS from being overwhelmed.
COVID-19 could see unemployment rise to levels higher than the Great Depression, with GDP falling by 50%.
More than 1 in 10 infections of coronavirus come from people who had the virus but did not yet feel sick.
The US needs to mobilize its resources, support its home workers and provide emergency cash services for those in need, writes economist Pavlina Tcherneva.
People who have contracted coronavirus without suffering any symptoms may be unwittingly causing up to two thirds of all new outbreaks, according to scientists.
New research has found, that in the short term, $8 billion is needed to fund research, development and supply of treatments for COVID-19. The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board suggeste...
Ireland and people around the world came together in virtual parades, videos and art. “Let it be said that when things were at their worst, we were at our best", said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
The World Health Organization has praised India’s efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus. Could the nation become a blueprint for others?
Government support for those with COVID-19 symptoms helps people to self isolate, which could be crucial in slowing the spread of the virus.
Big businesses are racing to prove their green credentials. But with so much jargon flying around, how can you compare the different strategies?
Some countries have experienced more success than others in reducing rates of extreme poverty. Here’s a look at the best performers.