“Seriously people,” the surgeon general said on Twitter, warning that a run on the masks could risk a shortage harmful to public health professionals.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
In Graying Japan, Many Are Vulnerable but Few Are Being Tested
The coronavirus is particularly dangerous to older people, but the Japanese authorities have maintained strict constraints on testing for it.
Why a Coronavirus Recession Would Be So Hard to Contain
A supply shock is not a problem our usual economic tools are particularly good at solving. But it’s the one we face.
Trump Calls for Calm on Virus and Expands Travel Restrictions
The announcement included elevated warnings against travel to specific regions in Italy and South Korea, and came after the U.S. recorded its first coronavirus death: a person near Seattle.
‘Where Do I Find Your Hand Sanitizer?’ Sorry, We Have None.
As shoppers look for products to help protect against an outbreak, they are increasingly finding empty shelves.
New Unexplained Cases Reported in Oregon and California
Officials in both states raced to contact people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, and experts warned that the cases could indicate signs of spread within the United States.
When an Epidemic Looms, Gagging Scientists Is a Terrible Idea
In an epidemic, suppression of bad news costs lives and eventually angers the public. The White House is in danger of repeating the error.
How Bad Could It Get? Companies Gauge the Coronavirus Impact
Whether the economy slides into a recession may be determined by the way businesses react to the outbreak.
Coronavirus Fears Reverberate Across Global Economy
The stock market had its worst week since 2008, signaling that one of the longest expansions in history could be ending. Policymakers said they were ready to act.
Italy’s Quarantine Leaves Locked-Down Towns Feeling ‘Sacrificed’
Friends and families have been divided and businesses shuttered. But care packages of focaccia and cigarettes ease the strain.