CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Maryland says 6 tested for coronavirus; no confirmed cases in state
Maryland health officials say six people have now met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus in the state.
Maryland health officials say six people have now met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus in the state.
DC reports 6 tested for coronavirus in District; no confirmed cases
Health officials in the District say they have tested six people for the coronavirus.
Health officials in the District say they have tested six people for the coronavirus.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
Second coronavirus death in U.S. confirmed in Washington
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
U. of Maryland cancels Italy study abroad programs over coronavirus
Flagship universities in Maryland and North Carolina have canceled study abroad programs in Italy and are working to bring students home amid the continuing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Flagship universities in Maryland and North Carolina have canceled study abroad programs in Italy and are working to bring students home amid the continuing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Rhode Island
The first case of the new virus COVID-19 has been confirmed in Rhode Island, according to state officials.
The first case of the new virus COVID-19 has been confirmed in Rhode Island, according to state officials.
Dominican Republic reports first case of new virus
Health officials in the Dominican Republic on Sunday reported the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in the tourist-rich Caribbean, while British cruise ship passengers who had been trapped at sea due to virus fears were finally set to come home.
Health officials in the Dominican Republic on Sunday reported the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in the tourist-rich Caribbean, while British cruise ship passengers who had been trapped at sea due to virus fears were finally set to come home.
More than 50 people being tested for coronavirus in Washington state nursing home
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States.
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States.
Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
New coronavirus cases of unknown origin found on West Coast
Washington state health officials confirmed two new presumptive cases of coronavirus late Friday, including a teenager who hadn’t traveled out of the U.S. recently.
Washington state health officials confirmed two new presumptive cases of coronavirus late Friday, including a teenager who hadn’t traveled out of the U.S. recently.
Seasonal allergies? This is not going to be your year, Accuweather warns
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
2 people in Maryland being tested for coronavirus after trip to China; Maryland governor outlines plan
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he is submitting a $10 million supplemental budget to help make preparations for the new coronavirus disease.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he is submitting a $10 million supplemental budget to help make preparations for the new coronavirus disease.
3rd person meets criteria for testing for coronavirus in Maryland, says MD Department of Health
The Maryland Department of Health says a third person in the state has met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus.
The Maryland Department of Health says a third person in the state has met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus.
Stocks fall on Wall Street amid coronavirus fears, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Virus outbreak: Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street; Dow Jones sinks 3.8%
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world. More companies are warning investors that their finances will take a hit because of disruptions to supply chains and sales
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world. More companies are warning investors that their finances will take a hit because of disruptions to supply chains and sales
Survey: Nearly 40% of beer-drinkers won't buy Corona because of coronavirus
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.