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During A Pandemic, States' Patchwork Of Crisis Plans Could Mean Uneven Care
Experts say only a handful of states have done the work necessary to prepare for worst-case scenarios.
United is First to Cut U.S. Flying Due to Virus Outbreak
United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.
Netflix Cancels SXSW Screenings, Events Amid Virus Concerns
Netflix is canceling its South by Southwest screenings and events amid concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Dogs, Cats Can't Pass on Coronavirus, but can Test Positive
Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.
Alex Trebek Reaches 1-Year Mark in Cancer Fight with Hope, Candor
Alex Trebek marked his one-year battle against pancreatic cancer with candor about how hard it's been and a vow to keep going.
Virus Halts Pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday Prayers in Iran
The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.
Looking for Hand Sanitizer? Good Luck Finding It
The hand sanitizers on Amazon were overpriced. A Walmart this weekend was completely sold out. Only on his third try was Ken Smith able to find the clear gel — at a Walgreens, where three bottles of Purell were left. He bought two.
Many Venezuelans Struggle to Put Food on the Table in Crisis
According to a survey recently published by the U.N. World Food Program, one of every three Venezuelans cope with food insecurity, unable to get enough to meet their basic dietary needs.
Face Mask Fashion as Coronavirus Concerns Spread
The threat of a global pandemic is real, but YouTube vlogger YEOLO lightens the mood with a recap of how some people are reimagining the face mask — diaper, anyone?
Companies Adjust Policies as Virus Scrambles Travel Plans
The fast-spreading coronavirus is forcing travelers to reconsider their trips.
Washington Legislature Ease Penalty for HIV Exposure
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a bill that reduces the crime of intentionally exposing a sexual partner to HIV from a felony to a misdemeanor.
One Sure Thing About COVID-19: No Telling How Many People Have It
Despite nearly 90,000 infections worldwide (most of them in China), the world still doesn't have a clear picture of some basic information about this outbreak.
As The Coronavirus Spreads, Americans Lose Ground Against Other Health Threats
U.S. health officials are refighting battles they thought they had won, such as halting measles outbreaks, reducing deaths from heart disease and protecting young people from tobacco.
More Testing Sheds Light on How Virus is Spreading in U.S.
An increase in testing for the coronavirus began shedding light Monday on how the illness has spread in the United States, including in Washington state, where four people died at a nursing home and some schools were closed for disinfection.
HHS Removed Images Of Condoms From HIV/AIDS Awareness Fliers
The Department of Health and Human Services stripped from a government website HIV/AIDS educational material that featured condoms, calling the images "unapproved."
France's Louvre Stays Shut Amid Staff Fears of Virus Spread
The Louvre Museum was closed again Monday as management was meeting with staff worried about the spread of the new virus in the world's most-visited museum.
Virus Fuels Dread and Angst Even as China Sees Signs of Hope
The number of new virus cases in China dropped to its lowest level in six weeks, while a grimmer reality set in elsewhere.
Virus Accelerates in Italy; US Urges Citizens to Avoid North
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50% Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China.
Virus Spreads to Over 60 Countries; France Closes the Louvre
Coronavirus cases surged in Italy, and France closed the world-famous Louvre Museum on Sunday as the deadly outbreak that began in China sent fear rising across Western Europe, threatening its tourism industry.
Study: Coronavirus May Have Been Around Seattle for Weeks
The coronavirus may have been circulating for weeks undetected in Washington state, a preliminary finding that could mean hundreds of undiagnosed cases in the state.