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Religious pilgrimages and ceremonies in the Middle East have emerged as a dangerous new risk in the spread of coronavirus in the region, as Iran fights to contain the deadly epidemic and Saudi Arabia restricted access to two of Islam’s holiest sites.
The president’s positive message was at odds with statements by top members of his administration in recent days who have warned of an unpredictable virus that could spread into communities and upend Americans’ daily lives.
Spreading of the epidemic could lead to school closures, public-event cancellations and wide business disruptions. But economists say an activity slowdown would be followed by a sharp rebound.
Experts agree the available data on new coronavirus cases around the world suggests elderly people who contract the virus are at a greater risk for complications and death than other individuals.
Microsoft said it will not attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sony, Facebook, Unity, and other gaming giants previously said they would not attend.
Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview Thursday that "the risk of the spread of coronavirus in the United States of America remains low" and credited what he called "unprecedented action" by President Trump earlier this month.
The rapid spread of coronavirus has held many nations hostage, with many of them restricting travel to and from areas reported to experience a lot of infections. Governments have also provided tips on how to protect their citizens from the virus. There are instances, however, that such tips must be
The risk of spread and impact of the coronavirus is now very high at a "global level", World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva on Friday.
Stocks around the world have been hit hard amid mounting concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on business. The virus has continued to spread, with 27 new cases in Germany. DW has the latest here.
The World Health Organization said there is still a chance to contain the virus, which causes the disease COVID-19.
WHO officials said they are increasing the risk assessment of the coronavirus to "very high" across the world.
The virus poses a greater risk to certain demographics than others, according to a team of 25 international experts.
When the coronavirus outbreak began in China, a wave of mistrust toward Chinese people swept through Italy. Now, as Italy combats its own outbreak, some Italians are taken aback that they are being treated as a risk.
The World Health Organization says healthcare systems are still unprepared, but containment is possible.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said March's international soccer match...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong amid fears coronavirus will impact corporate profits.
Senator Wyden claimed that "the general public was also put at risk since your employees were then immediately returned to their communities and jobs at the Department post-deployment, by commercial air flights with no precautions" in a letter to HHS head Alexander Azar Friday.
The World Health Organization said the global risk from coronavirus is "very high." The announcement comes as health officials confirm the virus has spread to more than 50 countries. Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN with more on the growing outbreaks.
Coronavirus: South Korean flight attendant did not pose risk in LA County, officials say
Thailand’s military-backed government said pro-democracy protests risk spreading the coronavirus and asked people to avoid rallies.
If the coronavirus keeps spreading in Iran, the U.S. could face some tough choices after years of trying to isolate the country.
Hours after President Donald Trump called growing fears of the novel coronavirus a "hoax," Democratic presidential candidate Michael R. Bloomberg fired back as he rallied Virginia voters in the final sprint before Super Tuesday. "The fact is President Trump was briefed on the crisis two months ago … and his incompetence puts us all at risk," Bloomberg began his remarks. “He actually called it a Democratic hoax," he continued. "But in times like...
The president added that he is considering closing the US border with Mexico to guard against the spread of the virus.
Appearing next to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, Azar expressed condolences to the family of the first patient to die from coronavirus in the United States. As federal and local health officials scramble to contain the rapidly spreading disease, health officials at the White House sought to reassure Americans that the necessary precautions were being taken to prevent an outbreak.
By Martins Ifijeh The United States has recorded it’s first death from Coronavirus. This is even as President Donald Trump’s administration has placed a travel restriction on Iran, Italy and South Korea in response to the death from the virus in Washington State. Speaking Saturday, US Vice President Mike Pence said the existing travel ban …
President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar addressed reporters on Saturday at the White House, and said that while the risk to average Americans from the coronavirus remained low, he cautioned, "this can change rapidly."
President Donald Trump's news conference comes as health officials reported the first death from the coronavirus virus in the U.S.
Vice President Mike Pence, speaking to Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures," announced that the Trump administration has "expedited" the process to produce a coronavirus vaccine, even as the White House is preparing for possible shortages of key medical components in the short-term.
Coronavirus has caused a lot of fear and panic among countries, such that countless measures have been applied in order to help stop the virus from spreading. Many have recovered, but there are those who died. Who are now the most at risk of dying from the virus?