New virus has infected more than 75,000 people globally

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring toRead More

Flu spreading from state to state has infected 26 million Americans so far

(CNN) — The novel coronavirus that’s sickening thousands globally — and at least 15 people in the US — is inspiring countries to close their borders and Americans to buyRead More

Chinese CDC study finds Covid-19 virus to be more contagious than SARS or MERS

(CNN) — A comprehensive study of more than 72,000 confirmed and suspected cases of the novel coronavirus by Chinese scientists has revealed new information aboutRead More

New virus has infected more than 75,000 people globally

A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring toRead More

Passengers begin leaving after ship’s virus quarantine ends

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Hundreds of passengers began leaving the Diamond Princess cruise ship Wednesday after the end of a much-criticized, two-week quarantine that failedRead More

US tells remaining cruise passengers: Stay out for 2 weeks

The U.S. government made good on its warning to Americans who chose to remain on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan, telling them theyRead More

Virus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan

BEIJING (AP) — As a mysterious new virus enveloped central China’s Wuhan early this year, Liu Zhiming mobilized all the resources of his hospital inRead More

‘It’s just not right’: Walsh blasts racism, asks diners to return to Chinatown during lunch

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh called for diners to return to Chinatown, saying the area is safe from coronavirus concerns and criticizing racist comments towardRead More

Russia to ban entry of Chinese nationals to halt virus

BERLIN (AP) — Russia will temporarily ban Chinese nationals from entering the country due to the virus outbreak centered in China that has infected moreRead More

Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms

(CNN) — Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reportedRead More