Some European countries, including France and Germany, have imposed limits on the sale of protective masks and other items.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
On Nile Cruiser, 12 Crew Test Positive for Virus, and Egypt Fears Broader Outbreak
The sudden surge of cases stoked growing fears among a nervous Egyptian public of a much larger number of infections than their government has either detected or declared.
Coronavirus News: What We Learned Today
Officials say a shortage of test kits has impeded their efforts to contain the outbreak.
Governments Point Fingers Over Coronavirus as Death Toll Mounts
The head of the World Health Organization said it was “not a time for excuses,” but some countries have been busily exchanging blame.
Paid to Stay Home: Europe’s Safety Net Could Ease Toll of Coronavirus
Europe’s social policies are sometimes seen as overly generous. Yet they may help cushion the economic impact of the virus.
Florida Lobster Got a Break on China Tariffs. Then Came Coronavirus.
China, the biggest customer, took aim at the U.S. catch as the trade war escalated. Relief came this week, but now no one there is buying.
Live: The Stock Market Today and Coronavirus
Stocks fell and investors rushed to the safety of government bonds.
China Pushes Back as Coronavirus Crisis Damages Its Image
The country is appealing for sympathy while attacking those who blame its leadership for making the situation worse.
Coronavirus Updates: As Global Cases Near 100,000, W.H.O. Appeals for Action
Governments around the world came under scrutiny for their response to the outbreak. In America, Vice President Mike Pence visited Washington State to pledge federal support. In Japan and China, citizens vented their anger.
In the U.S., More Than 300 Coronavirus Cases Are Confirmed
Stocks fell as Europe and the U.S. struggled to contain the virus, while the Chinese province at the center of the outbreak reported no new infections outside its capital, Wuhan.