Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
South Korea
How South Korea Reined In The Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down
It's one of several places in Asia that did not use draconian lockdown strategies to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. Seeks Medical Equipment, Possibly Including Coronavirus Tests, From South Korea
A phone call with President Moon was initiated at the "urgent request" of President Trump, according to Seoul. After fast-tracking test kits, South Korea can do 15,000 to 20,000 tests a day.
FACT CHECK: U.S. Testing Still Isn't Close To What South Korea Has Done
President Trump and other U.S. officials touted Tuesday that the United States had surpassed South Korea in total coronavirus tests. But South Korea is far outpacing the U.S. per capita.
South Korea's Drive-Through Testing For Coronavirus Is Fast — And Free
Doctors estimate they can do 10 tests an hour — double the number in an indoor clinic.
Travel Restrictions Spread As Coronavirus Pandemic Widens
President Trump's decision to bar visitors from Europe has been followed by new restrictions in other nations. Here's a survey of which doors are being closed to travelers and where.
Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not
Around the world, different countries have responded differently to the coronavirus crisis — with dramatically different results.
As Coronavirus In China Wanes, Italy, South Korea See Brunt Of Epidemic
The United Kingdom's health minister has also been diagnosed with coronavirus – one of nearly 400 confirmed cases in that country, as Turkey on Wednesday announced its first case.
How A South Korean City Is Changing Tactics To Tamp Down Its COVID-19 Surge
Daegu, the center of South Korea's coronavirus outbreak, tries to figure out an effective way to tackle disease.
U.S. Forces In South Korea And Italy Are Told To Stay Put As Coronavirus Spreads
There are some 45,000 Americans working at U.S. military installations in South Korea and Italy. Both nations have major coronavirus outbreaks and travel to and from them is being restricted.