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.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
‘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.
In China’s War on the Coronavirus, a Community Is Besieged
The people of Zuoling, a suburb of Wuhan, have gone through a gamut of emotions as the epidemic raged: from complacency, to alarm, and finally, to anger.
Confusion and Contradiction Reign in Iran’s Coronavirus Reporting
Iranian officials reported jumps in cases and deaths but denied a BBC Persia report that fatalities totaled at least 210, far higher than the official tally.
Is the Coronavirus an Epidemic or a Pandemic? It Depends on Who’s Talking
Last week, the World Health Organization stopped short of calling the outbreak a pandemic. Experts weigh in on the debate and explain the significance of the terms.