The death was the second from the virus outside mainland China. The patient was a 39-year-old man who had visited Wuhan and returned to Hong Kong on Jan. 23.
Tag: SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
SARS Stung the Global Economy. The Coronavirus Is a Greater Menace.
In the nearly 20 years since SARS, China’s importance in the global economy has grown exponentially.
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.
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.
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.
Deaths Surpass 200, and State Department Urges Against Travel to China
The United States set its advisory at Level 4, which represents the highest safety risk. The World Health Organization said the virus represents a risk outside of China.
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.
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.
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.