Trump says Covid crisis will get worse before it improves

India next to US in COVID testing: Donald Trump

The United States (US) is leading the world in terms of COVID-19 testing and India is at second position, said President Donald Trump in a press conference. He said, "We are leading the world in the COVID-19 testing. Over 50 million COVID-19 tests have been done so far and the second country is India with 12 million COVID-19 testing. We are doing tremendous amount of testing." So far more than 1,40,000 Americans have died due to coronavirus.

Face Coverings, Social Distancing Can Reduce COVID-19 Spread By 65%

Wearing a mask, social distancing, and regular handwashing could reduce the spread of COVID-19. In fact, it could reduce the spread by as much as 65%, according to reports at UPI. Researchers from the Netherlands also applaud government-imposed social distancing measures. This includes closure of non-essential businesses and "stay-at-home" orders. These moves could delay the peak of an epidemic by up to seven months.

Social distancing norms disappear during grand welcome of BJP leader who fought COVID

BJP leader Sunil Ram in Bihar's Begusarai returned home after winning his fight against coronavirus on July 21. Overjoyed BJP supporters given rousing welcome with drums overlooking social distancing norms. Most of the people were not wearing mask. The leader was least bothered about the spread of infection.

Trump revives coronavirus briefing, pushes masks

[NFA] President Donald Trump, in a shift in rhetoric on facial coverings, encouraged Americans on Tuesday to wear a mask if they cannot maintain social distance from people around them in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

Kanye West asked JAY-Z to be his running mate

Kanye West has asked JAY-Z to be his running mate after confirming his plans to run for the White House earlier this month.

Tibetan national rides cycle for 800 km in US, raises awareness about oppression by China in Tibet

A 40-year-old man of Tibetan heritage took over an 800 km long journey on two wheels - all to raise awareness about the oppressive conditions in Tibet under the Chinese Communist Party. Lobsang Jinpa, a former political prisoner, who now, lives in the United States set out from Boston on his bicycle for Washington DC. He began his ride two weeks ago to reach Washington DC. Members of the Capital Area Tibetan Association Board and the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress met Lobsang on his way to the White House and together they raised slogans against China.

Will Barron Trump go back to school? WH says 'that's a personal decision'

White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on Friday was asked if President Trump and the First Lady have decided whether their son Barron Trump will go back to school in the fall as the president pushes for schools to reopen. Conway responded, "that's a personal decision."

White House to Make Decision on TikTok Ban in Matter of 'Weeks'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated they are "certainly looking at" banning the app.