San Antonio mayor issues declaration of public health emergency over coronavirus
Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued the declaration Monday, March 2 after a person who initially tested negative for the virus was released on February 29 and later tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued the declaration Monday, March 2 after a person who initially tested negative for the virus was released on February 29 and later tested positive for COVID-19.
US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
Cruise ship coronavirus evacuees leave Travis Air Force Base
Of the cruise passengers, several dozen people had tested positive for the coronavirus, and they are being cared for at Bay Area hospitals, Fox reported.
Of the cruise passengers, several dozen people had tested positive for the coronavirus, and they are being cared for at Bay Area hospitals, Fox reported.
Dallas County health director discusses coronavirus facts and fiction
Some people are stocking up on food, water, masks and medicines fearing the coronavirus. Dallas County's top health expert offers some common sense advice.
Some people are stocking up on food, water, masks and medicines fearing the coronavirus. Dallas County's top health expert offers some common sense advice.
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.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent 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 in December.
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent 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 in December.
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.
Some runners took part in Cowtown Marathon after coronavirus concerns at Tokyo race
The series of Cowtown Marathon races brought about 26,000 runners to the heart of Fort Worth this weekend, including some who thought they would be running in Tokyo, but were not allowed to because of coronavirus concerns.
The series of Cowtown Marathon races brought about 26,000 runners to the heart of Fort Worth this weekend, including some who thought they would be running in Tokyo, but were not allowed to because of coronavirus concerns.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.
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."
CVS expecting 'temporary shortages' of hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
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.
Empty streets, economic turmoil around the world as new coronavirus alters daily life
Professional baseball teams played in deserted stadiums in Japan and officials in France advised residents to forgo customary greeting kisses.
Professional baseball teams played in deserted stadiums in Japan and officials in France advised residents to forgo customary greeting kisses.
Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak
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. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.
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. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.
Ecuador reports 1st new coronavirus case as Mexico confirms 2 more
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
US ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases are ‘likely’
The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea.
The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea.
ER director for Dallas hospital says coronavirus will feel like mild form of the flu for most people
Aside from being contagious, medical professionals say the biggest issue with the coronavirus is that it can take up to two weeks before someone knows they're infected.
Aside from being contagious, medical professionals say the biggest issue with the coronavirus is that it can take up to two weeks before someone knows they're infected.