The British declaration lets public health officials isolate individuals who may have contracted the virus. It came as the number of cases in the country rose to eight on Monday.
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First American Dies of Coronavirus, Raising Questions About U.S. Response
The United States has no plans to conduct additional evacuations from China though some Americans are asking for help.
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.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Wuhan Rounds Up the Infected as the Death Toll Climbs Again
The mass quarantine was ordered in the city at the center of the outbreak, but it’s not clear if the authorities there would be able to provide even basic care.
As China Clamps Down on Negative News, Quarantines on Land and Sea
There are now 12 confirmed cases in the United States, as Wisconsin says it has its first case. The death toll rose by more than 60 people in China.
Losing Track of Time in the Epicenter of China’s Coronavirus Outbreak
People in Wuhan line up for groceries and medical checkups — and are skeptical of official reassurances.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus: Officials Eye First Suspected Case in New York City
A sample was being sent to the federal authorities for confirmation, the city Health Department said.