Women mount stronger immune responses to infection, scientists say. And in China, men smoke in much greater numbers.
Tag: SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
To Prevent Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists Say
Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
How a Pharmacy Handles Mask Hoarders and Coronavirus Fears
At a small pharmacy in Hong Kong, part of the job has become calming nervous customers desperate for supplies.
A Timeline of the Coronavirus
The outbreak of the virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has left tens of thousands sickened and more than 1,000 people dead. Officials have declared it a global health emergency.
A Grim Landmark as Official Death Toll in China Tops 1,000
President Xi Jinping, accused of being aloof amid the crisis, made a very public appearance in Beijing.
New Report on 138 Coronavirus Cases Reveals Disturbing Details
A highly contagious patient, virus transmission inside a hospital and unexpected turns for the worse have emerged as part of the epidemic in China.
A New Martyr Puts a Face on China’s Deepening Coronavirus Crisis
The death of the doctor whose warnings about the coronavirus were silenced has become a potent symbol of Beijing’s failures.
C.D.C. and W.H.O. Offers to Help China Have Been Ignored for Weeks
Privately, Chinese doctors say they need outside expertise. But Beijing, without saying why, has shown no interest so far.
In Coronavirus, China Weighs Benefits of Buffalo Horn and Other Remedies
China is advising doctors to consider mixing Western antiviral drugs with traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of the coronavirus. But experts question the efficacy of Chinese remedies.
Beijing Sees ‘Major Test’ as Doors to China Close and Coronavirus Deaths Surpass SARS
The number of dead is likely to grow as the tally of confirmed infections surges by more than 2,000 every day. “There’s no sign that it’s getting better,” said a health expert.