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In U.S. and Germany, Community Transmission Is Now Suspected
Three cases have emerged that suggest the possible beginning of a worrisome trend.
U.S. Soldier Tests Positive for Virus in South Korea
The soldier, the first U.S. service member known to be infected, has been quarantined in his off-base residence, the military said.
Outbreak in Northern Italy Poses National Challenge
China appears to be getting the disease under control, but rapidly expanding outbreaks in Iran, South Korea and Italy are raising fears of a broader epidemic. Milan, usually buzzing with activity, is eerily quiet.
Haiti Protest by Police Erupts in Gunfire
Preparations for Carnival celebrations were interrupted by shots in the capital as officers demanded better pay and denounced the government’s spending priorities.
South Korea Raises Threat Alert Level
The move empowers the government to lock down cities, as Italy imposes its own regional lockdown and cases rise in Iran.
Infection Numbers Spike in South Korea, and Fear Builds
In total, 28 countries outside of China have reported more than 1,500 coronavirus cases.
As New Cases Surge, Businesses Face Grim Fallout
With four fatalities in Iran and a spike in infections in South Korea, concerns about the virus’s effect on the global economy intensified.
South Korea Confirms a Jump in Coronavirus Infections
The new figures give the country the second largest number of confirmed cases outside mainland China.
Japan Reports 2 Deaths Among Cruise Ship Passengers
The virus continues to spread in China, though more slowly. New cases in countries like Japan and Iran have experts concerned about getting it under control quickly.