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Washington high school closed over coronavirus concerns after staff member's relative is tested for virus
The district's superintendent said the state's health officials believe risk to students remains low, but that they chose to close school out of an abundance of caution.
Coronavirus: WHO warns virus could spread to every country US markets point to continued losses
As of Friday, more than 83,700 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 2,859 deaths.
Dow tumbles 500 points on coronavirus fears after worst one-day point drop ever
Coronavirus risk at very high global level says WHO's Tedros
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.
Dow plunges 1000 points on coronavirus fears after worst one-day point drop ever
The Dow plunged further Friday, deepening this week’s global rout on fears that a deadly virus in China is spreading.
Coronavirus updates: WHO upgrades global virus spread risk to 'very high'
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.
WHO Raises Global Risk from Coronavirus to ‘Very High’
The World Health Organization said there is still a chance to contain the virus, which causes the disease COVID-19.
WHO raises coronavirus threat assessment now says virus poses a 'very high' risk at a global level
WHO officials said they are increasing the risk assessment of the coronavirus to "very high" across the world.
Weymouth High School Notifies Parents About Sick Employee; Coronavirus Not Suspected
A staff member reported a fever after a trip abroad.
High school student in Washington latest coronavirus community spread victim
A high school student in Washington is the latest person in the U.S. confirmed to have the coronavirus.
Eye Opener: Coronavirus threat level at all-time high
World health officials have raised the coronavirus threat risk to the highest level as President Trump calls criticisms about U.S. preparedness a “hoax.” Also, former Vice President Joe Biden is poised for his first 2020 victory as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls Saturday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
FDA to Allow Labs to Begin Use of High-Complexity Tests for Coronavirus
The FDA will allow hundreds of academic hospital labs to immediately begin testing for the novel coronavirus, meaning that the U.S. virtually overnight will become able to test thousands of patients rather than the few hundred tested so far.
Trump says first US coronavirus death was ‘medically high-risk’ woman in 50s
The president added that he is considering closing the US border with Mexico to guard against the spread of the virus.
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Washington state health officials reported the first patient death from coronavi...
US Records First Death from Coronavirus Places Travel Ban on High Risk Countries
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 …
Coronavirus: US confirms first death of ‘high-risk’ patient
President Donald Trump says more cases are "likely" but urges people not to panic.
'They're telling us it's safe': High school playoff game played despite coronavirus
Fans filled the gym at Battle Ground High School Saturday to watch a boy's basketball playoff game between Jackson High School, from Mill Creek, Wash., and Vancouver’s Skyview High. Fans had more than just the outcome of the game to worry about. A student from Jackson was diagnosed Friday as being infected with COVID-19, the new coronavirus. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association considered cancelling Jackson's game. But after...
EU Raises Coronavirus Risk to High Greece Sends E-Mail Blast to All Citizens
Dow plunges 1191 points its biggest one-day point drop as coronavirus fears escalate
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Coronavirus risk is very high for transport sector Lithuanian haulers say
Coronavirus live update: Global outbreak risk at a very high level says WHO chief
Coronavirus risk upgraded to very high by World Health Organization as death toll mounts
Evening Brief: Coronavirus upgraded to ‘high risk’ by WHO as financial markets tumble
