Health & Safety
News Brief: N.H. Democratic Debate, Coronavirus, Whistleblower Lawsuit
Democratic presidential candidates to debate in New Hampshire. Coronavirus whistleblower dies from the disease. And, an ex-U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee official files a whistleblower lawsuit.
Life In Quarantine: What It's Like For The U.S. Evacuees From Wuhan
Hundreds of American travelers returned from Wuhan, China and are now under federal quarantine for two weeks. Some are happy to be home, but wish they weren't confined in military bases.
Coronavirus Whistleblower Dies From The Disease In China
Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist based in Wuhan, was reprimanded in early January by local authorities for "publishing falsehoods" after he mentioned cases of the virus in a WeChat group.
Beijing Braces For Coronavirus Cases As Lunar Holiday Ends
On Monday, the holiday — which was extended to help slow the coronavirus outbreak — comes to an end in the capital. The city is preparing for a potential increase in infections.
Hong Kong Mandates Quarantine For Mainland Arrivals; Coronavirus Cases Surpass 31,000
Hong Kong authorities say that beginning Saturday they are mandating that anyone entering the city from mainland China "self-quarantine" for the 14-day incubation period of the virus.
The New Coronavirus Is Affecting Chinese Factories — And The Global Supply Chain
Many Chinese factories are hoping to reopen next week, but it's not clear they'll have the workers they need amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. That could have effects for U.S. manufacturers.
What It's Like To Be Evacuated From China — And Quarantined Over Coronavirus Fears
What's it like to be among the hundreds of people being quarantined at military bases around the United States after being evacuated from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China?
Chinese Doctor Who Sounded Early Warning About Coronavirus Dies After Contracting It
A hospital in China says a doctor who was reprimanded by authorities for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus has died from the illness. Dr. Li Wenliang was a 34-year-old opthalmologist.
A Triad Doctor’s Fight To Keep Prices Affordable
A surgeon in Winston-Salem is fighting back against sky-high healthcare costs by offering flat fee services: X-Rays for $70, and hernia repairs for $2,500 — about half the national averages.