Stores are selling out of masks, and health care workers risk infection if they cannot get the protective gear.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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.
Containing the Coronavirus: Countries Limit Travel to China
With cases spiking in China and early signs of a spread outside Asia, Hong Kong severely cut back transportation to the mainland.
China Will Admit International Experts to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
As W.H.O. coordinates scientific teams, federal officials plan to expand screening of travelers from China to 20 ports of entry in the U.S.
China Will Admit International Experts to Help Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
As W.H.O. coordinates scientific teams, federal officials plan to expand screening of travelers from China to 20 ports of entry in the U.S.
A Divided Hong Kong Confronts the Arrival of the Coronavirus
Hong Kong announced the shutdown of major rail passenger links and limits on flights coming from the mainland. China will stop issuing visas for individual travelers to the territory.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Death Toll Climbs, and So Does the Number of Infections
The number of known cases of the new virus rose by nearly a third overnight. A shortage of test kits has led experts to warn that the real number may be higher.
What Is the Coronavirus? Symptoms, Treatment and Risks
A respiratory virus has spread from China to a dozen other countries, including the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.