Coronavirus live updates: US death toll rises to 15; SXSW canceled
More than 95,000 people around the world have been infected by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and more than 3,200 have died. The newly identified virus was first detected…
Anyone can be tested for COVID-19, subject to a doctor’s orders: Pence
The Centers for Disease Control is issuing new guidance that anyone can be tested for COVID-19 with no restrictions, subject to a doctor’s orders, Vice President Mike Pence announced in…
9th coronavirus death reported in U.S. as virus continues to spread
A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. Today’s biggest developments: U.S. death toll increases to 9 ‘We are…
Postal worker in Washington tests positive for coronavirus; Rhode Island announces 1st case
The global death toll of coronavirus has reached nearly 3,000 people as countries around the world continue to report their findings to the World Health Organization. At least 74 cases…
Coronavirus latest: 1st known death in US from coronavirus confirmed
The number of coronavirus cases in the United States is now at least 66. There have been 85,406 cases in at least 60 countries and 2,924 deaths. Here is how…
Self-quarantine may provide option to slow spread of coronavirus
Some people show up to work no matter what — snow, hail, sleet or illness. But muscling through is not always the best choice when sick. People are commonly told…
As he leads coronavirus response, Pence criticized for handling of HIV outbreak while Indiana’s governor
President Donald Trump’s announcement that Vice President Mike Pence has the experience to lead the administration’s coronavirus response has raised questions around Pence’s handling of a major health crisis when…
Congressional efforts to strike coronavirus funding agreement plagued by partisanship
Republicans and Democrats on Thursday expressed a shared desire to avoid partisan bickering and congressional dysfunction in efforts to pass emergency funding to address the coronavirus crisis, but lawmakers have…
White House asks scientists to investigate origins of coronavirus
The coronavirus has killed hundreds of people in China. February 6, 2020, 10:35 PM 6 min read The White House on Thursday asked U.S. scientists and medical researchers to investigate…
US declares public health emergency over coronavirus, announces temporary travel ban
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar declared a public health emergency in the United States at a White House press briefing on coronavirus Friday. Meanwhile, California health officials…