Doctor says your mask won't help you against coronavirus. Here's why

A new case of coronavirus in California "marks a turning point," according to the state's public health director, because the patient has no related travel history and no known exposure to coronavirus. Dr. Alok Patel joins Anderson Cooper to answer your coronavirus questions live. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.

U.S. Coronavirus Response and Testing Kit Problems Present a 'Colossal Failure' Warns Doctor

Concerns have been raised about capabilities in the U.S. to test suspected cases of COVID-19.

WHO Doctor Says 'We Don't Have a Crystal Ball' When Asked If Coronavirus Will Worsen: 'We're Not Making Predictions'

Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson, appeared on CNN to talk about the coronavirus.

WHO Doctor Says 'We Don't Have a Crystal Ball' About Coronavirus

Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson, appeared on CNN to talk about the coronavirus.

Elections prep includes coronavirus precautions for Florida primary voting

When early voting for the presidential primary begins in Palm Beach County on March 7, each of the 16 voting centers will be equipped with hand sanitizer. Extra poll workers are being lined up. And the Supervisor of Elections Office plans to communicate coronavirus information directly to elections workers. Palm Beach County Elections Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link said Friday she’s added ...

No coronavirus testing kits available now in Florida

As fears of the coronavirus spread across country, Florida does not have any CDC-issued testing kits available to doctors. If a doctor in Florida suspects that a patient has the coronavirus, they will take a sample from the patient’s nose or lungs. Those samples are then sent to the Centers for Disease Control and results are returned about 48 hours later. Sign up for our Newsletters Florida Department of Health officials said three cities are...

4 people under investigation for coronavirus in Florida

More than a dozen people have been tested for the coronavirus in Florida and four people are currently under investigation for the virus, the state surgeon general said Friday. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees said 15 people in Florida have been tested for the virus to date, but all of those test results were negative. Four people are currently under investigation for coronavirus. Sign up for our Newsletters “A person who is under...

There are no coronavirus testing kits available in Florida

As fears of the coronavirus spread across country, Florida does not have any CDC-issued testing kits available to doctors. If a doctor in Florida suspects that a patient has the coronavirus, they will take a sample from the patient’s nose or lungs. Those samples are then sent to the Centers for Disease Control and results are returned about 48 hours later. Sign up for our Newsletters 4 people under investigation for coronavirus in Florida...

Coronavirus: 4 people awaiting test results in Florida; no confirmed cases reported

In a news conference in West Palm Beach Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis said 700 people who recently returned from China have been monitored in Florida.

Miami Valley Hospital doctor: U.S. coronavirus death is not cause for increased concern

Dr. Roberto Colon, the associate chief medical officer at Miami Valley Hospital said the first U.S. death due to coronavirus should not cause additional concern about the sickness.

Local doctor gives advice on preparing for coronavirus

Hospitals around the country are taking extreme measures to make sure your family is protected if the Coronavirus hits our community. One hospital in Oakland, California has a special floor dedicated to treating coronavirus. Here in St. Louis, city and county leaders announced Friday that 20 people are being monitored for the virus who may have been in contact with a traveler or may have traveled to a foreign country with an outbreak. A person...

2 Test 'Presumptively Positive' for Coronavirus in Florida

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a public health emergency Sunday after two adults "tested presumptively positive" for coronavirus. One of the individuals lives in Hillsborough County -- which includes Tampa -- while the other is a resident of Manatee County, located south of Hillsborough County and includes Bradenton. "Florida has 2 presumptive positive #COVID19 cases: one adult resident of Hillsborough County and...

FDH: Two presumptive positive Coronavirus cases in Florida

Two people in Florida have tested positive for Coronavirus.

2 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Florida

The Florida Department of Health announced Sunday evening that there are 2 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. One adult patient is from Manatee County and has not traveled to the countries identified for restricted travel by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Sign up for our Newsletters The second adult patient is from Hillsborough County and has traveled to Italy. Both patients are isolated and being...

One Florida coronavirus case hits close to Pirates spring training home

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday night that two people in his state have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one is from Manatee County, where the Pirates are currently holding spring training. Bradenton, where both Pirate City and LECOM Park are located, is one of several cities in Manatee County, along with Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Palmetto. In addition to announcing news conferences Monday in Tampa and...

Florida sees 2 coronavirus cases Desantis calls for public health emergency

Governor Ron Desantis issued an order directing a public health emergency in Florida on Sunday after the state recorded its first positive case of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus: DeSantis declares emergency; two Florida residents test ‘presumptively’ positive

The letter says that Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has isolated the patient, who remains in the hospital’s care.

State Of Washington Confirms Second Death From Coronavirus New York Florida Confirm First Case

The state of Washington confirmed its second death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday. Possible Community Outbreak in Washington The deceased was a man in his 70s with underlying health issues hospitalized at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, King County officials said in a statement. He was a resident of the nursing facility run by Life Care Centers of America, where the authorities found three other cases of the virus. In a statement...

2 cases of Coronavirus confirmed in Florida

Florida health officials say two cases of the Coronavirus have been confirmed in the state.

Coronavirus: Think you have it? Call first! What to expect at the doctor's office

Think you have coronavirus? Primary care doctors are at the medical system's front door. Here's what to expect at your doctor's office. And call first.

New York City doctor says he has to 'plead to test people' for coronavirus

The CDC sent test kits earlier in the outbreak to public health labs around the country, but those kits were problematic and potentially inaccurate.

Coronavirus: 2nd Person Dies In U.S.; New Cases Reported In Florida And New York

Second Coronavirus Patient Dies In U.S First Cases In NY And Florida Emerge

Florida state labs can test for coronavirus cutting wait time for results

Central Florida 100: Coronavirus prompts fears as Florida prepares

Two people in Florida tested ‘presumptively positive’ for Coronavirus

Is coronavirus in Florida? Here's what you need to know and what you should do

Concerns over coronavirus hit home Sunday after two people in Florida tested “presumptively positive” for the virus.

Think you have coronavirus? Call first! Here's what to expect at the doctor's office.

Think you have coronavirus? Primary care doctors are at the medical system's front door. Here's what to expect at your doctor's office.

Doctor on Trump's Coronavirus Task Force Says U.S. Could 'See a Lot More Community Related Cases' of Disease: 'That's of Great Concern'

On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force, appeared on CNN to talk community spread concerning the novel coronavirus and how the U.S. could see an increase of cases in the coming weeks.

Second Coronavirus-Related Death Reported in the U.S. as New York Florida Announce First Cases

The second death was in a man in his 70s at a nursing home near Seattle, where more than 50 patients and staff members have symptoms

Coronavirus Could Spread in U.S. Because People May Be Put Off by Cost of Testing and Treatment Doctor Warns

A total of 86 people had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the U.S., including two who have died.

LIVE BLOG: 23 in Florida tested for coronavirus 184 being monitored Gov. DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the public after two Florida residents are believed to have tested positive for coronavirus. Be sure to check back here as the day progresses for live updates on the cases and conditions of the patients.