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Mass. Senate approves nearly $2 million for coronavirus testing Triple E awareness in mid-year spending bill
The funding was part of the Massachusetts Senate's $123 million supplemental budget.
Colorado schools prepare for possible coronavirus outbreak
Though coronavirus is not in Colorado, districts from Boulder to Jefferson County to Denver have been telling parents about their plans and ways to stay safe. Across the country, some say talk of COVID-19 is overblown. Boulder Valley's Director of Health Services Stephanie Faren said she doesn't think so. "I think it's important that we prepare for the worst-case scenario," Faren said. RELATED: Coronavirus: Answering the top 10 questions people...
Be mentally prepared for spike in coronavirus cases in Singapore says Lawrence Wong
Singaporeans must be mentally prepared for a spike in coronavirus cases here, Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong said yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korea Widens Testing in Daegu as It Steps Up War on Coronavirus
After focusing its resources on followers of the secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus, South Korea is casting a wider net as cases are rising across the broader population in the country’s fourth-largest city.
Trump poised to sign $8.3B coronavirus measure
The Senate approved an emergency bill that provides $8 billion for the coronavirus fight Thursday, clearing the way for President Trump’s signature as Vice President Mike Pence crisscrossed the country to thank responders and pledge federal support.
UC Davis student tested for coronavirus 2 others isolated
Three students are being isolated as one undergoes testing for possible coronavirus.
'It comes fierce out of nowhere': Woman says husband tested positive for coronavirus
Jeri Seratti-Goldman and her husband, Carl, are both in quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine campus, but are going through completely different experiences. Jeri Seratti-Goldman is among others in the National Quarantine Unit. Carl Seratti-Goldman has a reoccuring fever, and is the only one staying in the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit. The California couple were evacuated from Japan after weeks spent in...
Trump says additional coronavirus cases ‘likely’
President Trump says 22 people in the U.S. have been stricken by the new coronavirus and additional cases in the United States are “likely.”
Fed's Powell says coronavirus poses 'evolving risks' pledges to 'act as appropriate' for economy
"The fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain strong," Powell said in a mid-day statement.
California cruise passenger's coronavirus death prompts state of emergency ship quarantine
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency following the coronavirus-linked death of an elderly man who disembarked from the ship less than two weeks prior.
Here’s how Padma Lakshmi and other expert cooks say you should stock your pantry for a coronavirus quarantine
Japan Shocks Parents by Moving to Close All Schools Over Coronavirus
The country, unlike others, has not experienced a sharp increase in reported cases, but it is under pressure to act decisively to preserve the Tokyo Olympics.
Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1000 in Japan; Amazon Office Worker Positive For Coronavirus
Israel on Wednesday imposed tough new travel restrictions on five European nations due to fears of coronavirus, barring entry to almost all non-residents of the Jewish state arriving from these affected countries. Israel had earlier in the day ordered all citizens and residents returning from the five
Sony Pictures Closes Offices in London Paris and Poland Over Coronavirus Concerns
A spokesperson said there were no confirmed cases and that the offices were closed "out of an abundance of caution"
Soccer’s Packed Schedule Gives Serie A Little Room To Maneuver Around Coronavirus
US announces $37m in coronavirus funds for Bangladesh 24 other countries
The US government has announced a commitment of $37 million in funds for 25 countries, including Bangladesh, affected by the novel coronavirus or at high risk of its spread.
'A rapidly evolving situation': Mississippi health officials prepare for coronavirus
No cases have been reported in Mississippi but health officials and hospitals are monitoring and preparing.
Japan's Takeda Pharma says it is developing coronavirus drug
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday it was developing a drug for high-risk patients infected with the new coronavirus, joining several other drugmakers seeking to develop a treatment for an illness that has killed over 3,000 people. The Japanese firm said it was working on a plasma-derived therapy
Thailand Mulls Mandatory 14-Day Coronavirus Quarantine on High-Risk Arrivals
Thailand is considering whether to impose a mandatory 14-day period of self-quarantine on people arriving from countries deemed high-risk for novel coronavirus infection.
South Korea reports 376 more coronavirus cases total 3526
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Sunday the government was waging "all-out responses" to contain the novel coronavirus as the country reported 376 new cases, taking the total to 3,526. South Korea has the largest national total in the world outside China, after it saw a rapid surge in the number of coronavirus cases in recent days. Scores of events have been cancelled or postponed over the virus, while more than 70 countries raised their...
The UK is MOST relaxed about coronavirus - three quarters of Britons aren't fazed by the infection
A YouGov survey of 21,000 people in ten countries put Britain last both in public fear and likelihood of taking steps to limit the risk of getting the virus, such as washing hands.
Coronavirus Update as Death Toll Hits 2800 Outbreak Spreads to 47 Countries
With new cases across Brazil, Europe and the Middle East, the deadly virus has now spread to every continent except Antarctica.
Boris Johnson: We must prepare for a significant expansion in coronavirus cases
Should I go to the ER or urgent care if I suspect Coronavirus?
With more cases of the Coronavirus reported in the U.S., some might wonder, if you get sick, do you go to the emergency room or to urgent care? First, a quick reminder of the Coronavirus symptoms: fever and cough, together with shortness of breath. The symptoms can show up anywhere from 2 days up to 14 days after exposure. It’s most dangerous in people over 65, or someone who has a chronic illness or a weak immune system. 80 percent of patients...
