Is Davos As Bad As Critics Say? Global Leaders Weigh In
Critics love to hate the World Economic Forum's annual meeting for elites. But people who work in global health and development say it has helped do some good.
Global Health
Chinese Authorities Begin Quarantine Of Wuhan City As Coronavirus Cases Multiply
Transportation in and out of the city of 11 million is being shut down as cases of the coronavirus are being reported throughout China and abroad. Wuhan is believed to be the contagion's epicenter.
Can Airport Screening Help Stop The Spread Of Wuhan Coronavirus?
A new illness is spreading throughout China and other parts of the world, including one confirmed case in the U.S. As airports ramp up screening efforts, public health experts question if they help.
China Halts Transportation Out Of Wuhan To Contain Coronavirus. Could It Backfire?
Experts say China's move is unprecedented. Here's why they're opposed.
MAP: Confirmed Cases Of Wuhan Coronavirus
A look at the cities, provinces and countries where the newly identified Wuhan coronavirus has spread.
The Scene In Wuhan, Where Transportation Is Restricted Due To Viral Outbreak
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times reporter Chris Buckley who is in Wuhan, China — the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
China Restricts Transportation Out Of Wuhan To Slow Coronavirus Outbreak
Chinese officials have announced they are suspending transportation out of the city of Wuhan to stem the coronavirus outbreak that has sickened at least 500 people, including 17 deaths, in China.
Newly Identified Coronavirus Has Killed 17 People, Chinese Health Officials Say
The virus, known as 2019-nCoV, was discovered last month in the central city of Wuhan. It has since spread to other parts of China, and isolated cases are reported in Japan, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Why 'Wet Markets' Persisted In China Despite Disease And Hygiene Concerns
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Zhenzhong Si, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo, about why China's "wet markets" remain popular despite public health concerns tied to disease outbreaks.
At San Francisco Airport, Caution Around New Coronavirus Screenings
This week, five U.S. airports will be screening passengers from flights originating in China for the new coronavirus. In San Francisco, people say they are cautious but not worried.