The drug maker said that in March it would begin two more clinical trials of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, in more nations outside China.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
1,000 Workers, Go Home: Companies Act to Ward Off Coronavirus
In Europe, corporate emergency plans are forcing employees to work remotely, and other businesses are refining their protocols for when the illness arrives on their doorstep.
Coronavirus Nightmare Could Be the End for Europe’s Borderless Dream
The crown jewel of the E.U., its network of open internal borders, has been hit hard by the refugee crisis. The virus could deliver another blow.
Trump Names Mike Pence to Lead Coronavirus Response
President Trump sought to reassure the country that his government was controlling the spread of the coronavirus after his administration weathered days of criticism.
Brazilian Who Visited Italy Is First Coronavirus Patient in Latin America
Health officials were scrambling to track the man’s movements after his infection was confirmed.
Hundreds Confined to Tenerife Hotel for 14 Days Over Coronavirus Fears
“I can’t wait to leave,” said a British guest of the hotel in the Canary Islands. At least 13 people have now tested positive for the virus in Spain.
In U.S. and Germany, Community Transmission Is Now Suspected
Three cases have emerged that suggest the possible beginning of a worrisome trend.
Shaved Heads, Adult Diapers: Life as a Nurse in the Coronavirus Outbreak
For many female health workers on the front line in China, even things like menstruation have become an occupational hazard.
C.D.C. Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S.
Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.
Spread of Virus Could Hasten the Great Coming Apart of Globalization
As the coronavirus hits Europe, questions arise about dependency on China, the risks of air travel, climate change and a new racism in populist politics.