There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions.
Tag: Disease Rates
South Korea Confirms a Defector Swam Back to North Korea
North Korea has accused him of bringing Covid-19 across the border. A South Korean news outlet says the 24-year-old man was wanted for questioning over a rape accusation.
North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case
The country locked down a city near its border with South Korea. It was the first time North Korea has admitted that it might have a coronavirus case.
Rise in Virus Cases Near Bases in U.S. and Abroad Poses Test for Military
American military officials are trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus in its ranks while tackling logistical problems like relieving troops overseas.
C.D.C. Data Shows U.S. Coronavirus Infections Much Higher Than Reported
Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus.
Europe Said It Was Pandemic-Ready. Pride Was Its Downfall.
The coronavirus exposed European countries’ misplaced confidence in faulty models, bureaucratic busywork and their own wealth.
Brazil Health Workers May Have Spread Coronavirus to Indigenous People
Many people assigned to care for the Indigenous have been infected, exposing remote communities to the virus. Health workers say they have been plagued by insufficient testing and protective gear.
India Coronavirus Cases Surge Past One Million
Several states and cities have reimposed total and partial lockdowns as the pandemic accelerates. India now ranks third in the world in infections.
No One Knows What Thailand Is Doing Right, but So Far, It’s Working
Can the country’s low rate of coronavirus infections be attributed to culture? Genetics? Face masks? Or a combination of all three?
A Missed Warning About Silent Coronavirus Infections
Why an early scientific report of symptom-free cases went unheeded.