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