Why The Death Rate From Coronavirus Is Plunging In China
And what that means for the rest of the world. Researchers have found three likely reasons for the drop in the fatality rate.
Health & Safety
White House Wants 'Greater Cooperation' From Airlines For Coronavirus Fight
Vice President Pence has summoned the CEOs of major airlines to the White House on Wednesday to talk about data used to track down the fellow passengers of people later found to have coronavirus.
Coronavirus Fears Have Led To A Golden Age Of Hand-Washing PSAs
Around the world, comedians, TikTokers and public health ministries are bringing fresh style and humor to a classic form: the hygiene tutorial.
News Brief: Election Results, Stock Markets Drop, Gene-Editing Tool
After Super Tuesday, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are the front-runners. U.S. financial markets fell again on concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. And, details of a new development in medicine.
How Computer Modeling Of COVID-19's Spread Could Help Fight The Virus
As the world watches the outbreak of a novel coronavirus, epidemiologists are watching simulations of that outbreak on their computers to try to predict what might happen next.
Delays In Coronavirus Testing Creates Confusion, Questions
The coronavirus response has been marred by a delayed rollout of an effective test for those who may have been exposed. It's created uncertainty and left some who were exposed to the disease untested.
Coronavirus Cancellations And Travel Bans: Google Is Latest
Companies are curbing employee travel and canceling major events as they try to minimize disruption from the growing coronavirus outbreak.
Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
There's a lot we can't control about the spread of coronavirus. But these five steps will help you manage your fears and protect your health.
Coronavirus Spreads In Iran, Piling More Problems On The Sanctions-Hit Country
The country has been reeling from pressure reimposed by the Trump administration. Now it is scrambling to cope with the virus that has killed dozens of Iranians, including a senior official.
Vaccine Exemptions Are On The Ballot In Maine, After A New Law Divided Parents
Maine passed a new law last year to increase childhood immunization rates. The law, not yet in effect, would forbid religious and philosophical exemptions — if it's not repealed on Super Tuesday.