More than 2,500 hospital employees went on strike, demanding a complete closing of traffic from mainland China to lessen the risk of spreading coronavirus.
Tag: Epidemics
Wuhan Coronavirus Looks Increasingly Like a Pandemic, Experts Say
Rapidly rising caseloads alarm researchers, who fear the virus may make its way across the globe. But scientists cannot yet predict how many deaths may result.
Coronavirus Pummels Wuhan, a City Short of Supplies and Overwhelmed
It is nearly impossible to get the care they need to treat, or even diagnose, the coronavirus, say residents at the crisis’ center.
Quieter Response to Coronavirus in Countries Where China Holds Sway
Top officials in Southeast Asia have played down the threat of the virus and shied away from travel bans. Some have even pushed supposed remedies not supported by science.
As New Coronavirus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight
At critical turning points, Chinese authorities put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis and risking public alarm or political embarrassment.
Coronavirus Thwarts Business Travelers Who ‘Need to Be in the Room’
The growing uncertainty over the safety of visiting or leaving China is bedeviling companies around the world.
Trump Administration Restricts Entry Into U.S. From China
The travel disruption sent shocks through the stock market and rattled industries that depend on the flow of goods and people between the world’s two largest economies.
SARS Was Deadly in Canada. Is the Country Ready for Coronavirus?
Toronto’s health care system fell into chaos and confusion during the SARS outbreak 17 years ago. Changes stemming from that crisis are now being tested.
195 Quarantined in California After Fleeing Coronavirus Epicenter
The U.S. government took the rare step with American evacuees flown home from Wuhan, China, and said it would quarantine others returning from recent travel in the region.
Coronavirus: Live Updates and Coverage
Most foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter the United States if they’ve been to China in the preceding two weeks.