New virus: Over 85,000 infected globally, over 2,900 deaths
A new virus that first emerged in China has infected more than 85,000 people and caused more than 2,900 deaths February 29, 2020, 3:19 PM 2 min read A viral…
Spain, UK report new virus cases as they hunt down carriers
The U.K. has confirmed its fourth case of the new virus from China and Spain reported its second case By BARRY HATTON Associated Press February 9, 2020, 5:30 PM 3…
‘We’re definitely not prepared’: Africa braces for new virus
LUSAKA, Zambia — At a Chinese-run hospital in Zambia, some employees watched as people who recently returned from China showed up with coughs but were not placed in isolation. A…
Royal Caribbean takes steps to contend with virus outbreak
Royal Caribbean has canceled eight cruises out of China through early March and is taking more precautionary steps because of the virus outbreak that began in China By MICHELLE CHAPMAN…
UN health chief visits China to help with virus containment
BEIJING — 11:20 p.m. The director-general of the World Health Organization has flown to China to meet with government officials and health experts trying to contain the spread of a…
More vaping illnesses reported, many involving marijuana
Health officials are recommending people who vape consider avoiding e-cigarettes while they investigate more cases of a breathing ailment linked to the devices. While the cause remains unclear, officials said…