COVID-19

A woman wears a mask in New York out of concern for the newly emerged coronavirus. However, experts say that the commonly worn surgical masks aren't very effective protection.

Health Officials Warn Americans To Plan For The Spread Of Coronavirus In U.S.

8:37pm February 25, 2020

by Rob Stein

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to prepare for the possibility of more aggressive measures to stop the new coronavirus in the United States.

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A medical worker in a protective suit tends to a patient in a hospital in Wuhan, China.

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What Happens If You're Critically Ill In China — But Not With Coronavirus

1:46pm February 25, 2020

Residents say their relatives have been unable to get care for cancer, for childhood diseases and more as Wuhan and other cities put a priority on treating COVID-19 patients.

During the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, President Barack Obama was vaccinated by a White House nurse. It took a little more than five months from the discovery of the virus to develop a vaccine.

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H1N1 Was The Last Pandemic. Here's Why COVID-19 Isn't Yet In That Category

12:07pm February 25, 2020

by Richard Harris

The new coronavirus disease has been diagnosed in 28 countries, and new outbreaks are worrisome. But the World Health Organization sees some encouraging trends.

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Specialist Mark Fitzgerald works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Markets are down across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. as the virus spreads to more countries around the world.

Dow Tumbles More Than 1000 Points On Fears Of Coronavirus Pandemic

6:34pm February 24, 2020

by Scott Horsley

U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday as investors worried about a growing number of coronavirus infections outside China, and possible fallout for the global economy.

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People suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus wait for diagnostic tests at a medical center in Daegu, South Korea.

Secretive Church Sect At The Center Of South Korea's Coronavirus Outbreak

5:18pm February 24, 2020

by Anthony Kuhn

With 833 cases, the country now says it is on "red alert" and is taking measures to contain the disease.

A new apartment complex in Hong Kong, called the Chun Yeung Estate, is being turned into a quarantine center.

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In Age of COVID-19, Hong Kong Innovates To Test And Quarantine Thousands

8:10pm February 23, 2020

by Jason Beaubien

Challenges range from finding room to quarantine cruise ship passengers to tracking down cab drivers who drove suspected cases to a medical center.

A medical worker takes a look outside a preliminary testing facility at the National Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, where people suspected of having contracted the novel strain of coronavirus are being tested.

Coronavirus Cases Triple In South Korea; WHO Keeps Eye On Africa, Iran

2:43pm February 22, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.

How COVID-19 Has Affected Medical Care For Non-Coronavirus Patients

7:31am February 22, 2020

by Emily Feng

The coronavirus outbreak in China has pulled vital medical resources and personnel away from regular procedures. This is causing complications for people who need treatment for other diseases.

The World Health Organization is sharing posts like these to debunk widely circulated rumors about the coronavirus on its social media.

Fake Facts Are Flying About Coronavirus. Now There's A Plan To Debunk Them

4:26pm February 21, 2020

by Malaka Gharib

Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.

Roads are empty in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, where a strict lockdown is in effect.

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Restrictions And Rewards: How China Is Locking Down Half A Billion Citizens

2:44pm February 21, 2020

No one can say whether the tough measures will help defeat coronavirus, But they've definitely changed daily life — and raised concerns.