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By Mohammed KotbThe head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, commenting on the coronavirus outbreak said that the world is in ‘uncharted territories’; he added that although the virus was unique, it was still possible to contain it’s outbreak.Today, there are 90,000 cases in 70 countries with around 90 percent of all cases residing in China. Of the 8,800 affected individuals outside China, 81 percent can be found in... read more...
He is the first British person to die from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
When COVID-19 was detected for the first time in Oregon, small business owner David Gadlin decided to do something about it. He closed up shop temporarily. "When I decided to close on Saturday, in my mind it was at least 50-50 that I was going to open on Tuesday. Tuesday came around and I'm not opening. I don't think I'll open tomorrow, probably not the next day. We'll see." Gadlin runs Study of Sweets, a small chocolate retail shop with over...
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.
Some 300 businesses have banded together to ask their landlords to halve rents for three months as customers stay away They say they won’t close shops in a strike but have taken note of Hong Kong retailers’ coordinated efforts More than 300 retailers in Singapore have banded together to ask their landlords for a lifeline amid plummeting sales, as the coronavirus outbreak keeps both tourists and local shoppers away from once-bustling malls. The...
Greece reported 21 cases Thursday — all linked to a person who recently traveled to Israel and Egypt on a pilgrimage, health authorities said.
Lorain County first responders are preparing for possible new coronavirus cases. Health Commissioner for Lorain County Public Health, Dave Covell presented the latest information and answered questions for a group of fire and police chiefs as well as government leaders at Lorain County Community College Tuesday night. “I think it’s very important to think about how much people are getting bombarded from a lot of sources with information about...
Football authorities hold talks with the UK government and public health experts over contingency plans to play matches behind closed doors if the coronavirus outbreak escalates.
'Right now the direction ahead for the economy is straight down,' said one expert
Rory McIlroy says he will play in the Olympics if it goes ahead despite the coronavirus threat four years after pulling out of the Rio Games because of Zika virus fears.
'Everyone knows that a virus spreads less easily in the open air' says Vanmol
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the first case of coronavirus in New York State on Sunday night. Cuomo said a woman in her 30s contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran and is currently isolated in her home. We have learned of the 1st positive case of COVID-19 in NY. The patient contracted the virus while in Iran & is isolated There is no reason for undue anxiety--the general risk remains low in NY. We are diligently...
Enhanced screening measures for visitors travelling from Italy to Australia, rather than an outright travel ban, have been introduced
Those of you getting ready for a cruise will likely go through coronavirus screenings at Port Canaveral and other locations. That is because Cruise Lines International Association, which several cruise lines at the port are a part of, has released expanded guidelines for the virus: As part of the cruise industry’s continued commitment to the health and safety of guests and crew, as well as the residents of port cities and destinations around the...
The finance ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations will monitor the corona...
Iowans who have recently returned from countries affected by the new coronavirus, COVID-19, are urged to self-isolate. Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) made the announcement Tuesday.
Louisville boxing gym taking precautions to fight potential spread of coronavirus