Health official licks finger moments after warning people during coronavirus press conference
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
Coronavirus: Here’s why it matters, and how it could affect you
If the flu impacts so many more people each year and has caused more deaths than the coronavirus, why has this new ailment received such significant attention from health and government officials?
If the flu impacts so many more people each year and has caused more deaths than the coronavirus, why has this new ailment received such significant attention from health and government officials?
Nurses: Healthcare providers in California, U.S. 'unprepared' to handle coronavirus
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.
Department of Health monitoring over 2,700 NYC residents over coronavirus fears
The New York City Department of Health is monitoring 2,773 New Yorkers for home isolation, as of Thursday morning due to coronavirus fears.
The New York City Department of Health is monitoring 2,773 New Yorkers for home isolation, as of Thursday morning due to coronavirus fears.
School districts across the DC region are prepared to close if coronavirus gets worse
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.
Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Health And Human Services spoke to members of the press on Thursday morning about their coronavirus contingency plan.
Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
State of emergency over coronavirus is not to cause panic; it's to expand resources, receive funding
By declaring a state of emergency, cities will receive funds from the state and federal level. The decision to declare a state of emergency is not to create panic, but rather to allow local health agencies more tools and access to respond to this virus.
By declaring a state of emergency, cities will receive funds from the state and federal level. The decision to declare a state of emergency is not to create panic, but rather to allow local health agencies more tools and access to respond to this virus.
American soldier starts GoFundMe to help bring dogs home following coronavirus outbreak in Italy
The military flight that she was booked for with her two dogs got canceled last minute due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
The military flight that she was booked for with her two dogs got canceled last minute due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Coronavirus worries prompt changes in many worship services
Among the many dioceses and archdioceses making the changes were those in Atlanta, Boston, Joliet, Illinois, San Antonio and Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.
Among the many dioceses and archdioceses making the changes were those in Atlanta, Boston, Joliet, Illinois, San Antonio and Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.
Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
Coronavirus: What to do if you’re told to self-quarantine
The CDC has offered steps to take in order to maintain your own health while helping to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
The CDC has offered steps to take in order to maintain your own health while helping to prevent the spread of the virus to others.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
How to avoid getting sick on a plane — and in general — as coronavirus, flu and common cold spread
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus: Symptoms, testing and how to prepare amid growing COVID-19 outbreak
As worries over the ever-expanding COVID-19 virus multiply, a growing list of nations are bracing for the illness to breach their borders.
As worries over the ever-expanding COVID-19 virus multiply, a growing list of nations are bracing for the illness to breach their borders.
Amid coronavirus panic, Australian newspaper prints extra pages because of toilet paper shortage
Coronavirus fears have triggered runs on several products, including hand sanitizers and face masks and toilet paper.
Coronavirus fears have triggered runs on several products, including hand sanitizers and face masks and toilet paper.
Gov. Hogan says Maryland 'hoping for the best but preparing for the worst' amid growing coronavirus concerns
Governor Larry Hogan says Maryland is treating the coronavirus threat very seriously and is continuing to take precautions amid growing concerns.
Governor Larry Hogan says Maryland is treating the coronavirus threat very seriously and is continuing to take precautions amid growing concerns.
Coronavirus-inspired 'Wuhan Shake' replaces handshakes in social media footage
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.



















