A man was detained after beating up a doctor in Wuhan, and medical staff members are wearing raincoats to protect against infection.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency as Wuhan Coronavirus Spreads
The announcement came as nearly 10,000 cases have been reported worldwide.
As Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Anti-Chinese Sentiment
Fears of the outbreak have fueled xenophobia as a wave of panic spreads, sometimes outstripping practical concerns.
Cruise Passengers Are Held at Italian Port in False Alarm Over Coronavirus
For an entire day, passengers on the cruise ship were blocked from disembarking after a woman onboard became sick. She did not have the disease, but Italy did identify its first two cases in Rome.
As Coronavirus Explodes in China, Countries Struggle to Control Its Spread
The time to prevent more epidemics is now, and countries are trying to seize the moment.
Foreigners Airlifted From Chinese City at Heart of Coronavirus Outbreak
More than a dozen nations pulled their citizens from Wuhan. But how evacuees were handled once they got home varied country by country.
Face Mask Hoarders May Raise Risk of Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.
Stores are selling out of masks, and health care workers risk infection if they cannot get the protective gear.
More Than 7,700 Cases of Coronavirus Recorded Worldwide
Chinese officials have confirmed over 7,700 cases of the mysterious illness as foreign governments airlifted their citizens out of Wuhan, the outbreak’s epicenter.
Researchers Are Racing to Make a Coronavirus Vaccine. Will It Help?
New technology and better coordination have sped up development. But a coronavirus vaccine is still months — and most likely years — away.
How Do Bats Live With So Many Viruses?
They are considered the probable source of the coronavirus outbreak spreading from China. It turns out that they may have an immune system that lets them coexist with many disease-causing viruses.