Monaco's Prince Albert II has coronavirus, no concern for his health: palace

22:59, March 19, 2020

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  Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus: palace

  Britains Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said on Wednesday.File photo: CGTNThe 71-year-old is displaying mild symptoms of COVID-19 "but otherwise remains in good health", Clarence House said in a statement.

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  Global health falls foul of US' China-bashing: China Daily editorial

  US President Donald Trump speaks next to Vice President Mike Pence during a coronavirus briefing with health insurers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, US, on March 10, 2020.Although the novel coronavirus outbreak has not suddenly become more severe the moment the World Health

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  Private, online and hi-tech: the coronavirus economy

  Online retailers are experiencing a surge in orders from self-isolating consumers. (Photo: AFP)The coronavirus pandemic has sent stock markets into freefall and industries to the wall, however many firms enabling more private, online and tech-based living are emerging as potential winners.As hundreds of millions of people worldwide are forced to stay in their homes and not travel abroad, the businesses that are helping them to adapt could lead to long-term changes in the economy."I think certain aspects of work and organising will change for good through the current situation," said Sally Maitlis, a professor of organisational behaviour at Oxford Universitys Said Business School."People will discover that they can work and communicate in ways they previously didnt think possible, and will be forced to become more nimble with tech through having no choice to do otherwise."Here are comparisons of several sectors that are thriving and failing in the pandemic:- E-commerce giants vs independent stores -Large online retailers have seen a surge in orders as self-isolating or home-working consumers turn to their massive distribution and delivery networks to provide daily essentials.Shares in US retail giants Walmart and Amazon both tumbled as markets crashed around the world on March 16.During the week Walmart rose as much as 25 percent from its nine-month low on Monday. Amazon also recovered."We are seeing increased online shopping and as a result, some products such as household staples and medical supplies are out of stock," Amazon said.Yet small, independent stores are suffering, said UK Federation of Small Businesses chair Mike Cherry."These are already very difficult times for all small businesses right across the country. There are huge concerns over supply chains while on top of this footfall continues to drop. The prospect for these businesses over the coming weeks is increasingly bleak."- Streaming vs cinemas -Dema...