Massive coronavirus testing program in South Korea underscores nimble public health infrastructure

Global health experts say the scope of South Korea’s coronavirus diagnostic capability exhibit impressive lab capabilities that no other country can match at the moment.

Trump Is 'Ignorant' About Coronavirus and Doesn't Understand Public Health WHO Official Warns

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel said that Trump's Wednesday briefing revealed "how little he actually knows" about the outbreak.

South Korea's massive coronavirus testing reflects nimble health care infrastructure

Global health experts say the scope of South Korea’s coronavirus diagnostic capability exhibit impressive lab capabilities that no other country can match at the moment.

Iran's death toll from coronavirus reaches 26: health ministry

Iran said on Thursday its death toll from coronavirus had risen to 26 and the to...

Coronavirus Creates Dilemma for Europe’s Public Gatherings Open Borders

The threat of the coronavirus spreading across Europe’s open borders has put authorities and others in a bind over whether to call off fashion shows, soccer games and other gatherings.

U.S. Health Secretary Says at Least 40 Labs Can Currently Test for Coronavirus

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Pence Will Control All Coronavirus Messaging From Health Officials

Government health officials and scientists will have to clear statements with the vice president’s office, one of three people designated as the administration’s primary coronavirus official.

Mike Pence is leading coronavirus efforts. This was his health record in Indiana.

Mike Pence was tapped to lead the nation's response to the coronavirus threat. This is how he tackled health issues in Indiana.

Health officials ordered to clear all statements about coronavirus with Vice President Mike Pence

The vice president’s first move appeared to be aimed at preventing the kind of contradictory statements from White House officials and health officials that have plagued the administration’s response.

Pence's New Coronavirus Role Raises Questions About His Public Health Record

U.S. Health Workers Responding to Coronavirus Lacked Training and Protective Gear Whistle-Blower Says

Team members were not properly trained, lacked necessary gear and moved freely around and off military bases where Americans were quarantined, a complaint says.

Coronavirus whistleblower says U.S. health workers who had contact with quarantined Americans lacked training and gear

A senior staffer at Health and Human Services said a government team sent to help process American coronavirus evacuees didn't have the training or equipment for the assignment, the Washington Post reported.

Coronavirus News: 1 person in New York City being tested for coronavirus health officials say

Coronavirus News: 1 person in New York City being tested for coronavirus, health officials say

Japan schools may be shut longer depending on coronavirus outbreak: health minister

Japan's health minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday there was a chance sc...

Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus - health ministry

Nigeria's health ministry said on Friday it has confirmed a coronavirus cas...

Thailand Reports One New Coronavirus Case Total Reaches 41 - Health Official

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Coronavirus: What BART Muni Bay Area public transit are doing amid COVID-19 fears

Coronavirus: What BART, Muni, Bay Area public transit are doing amid COVID-19 fears

'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.

Weekly Health Quiz: Coronavirus!

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

The Coronavirus Epidemic is a Test for Europe Where Health Systems Differ Widely

Adding to the challenge, the spread of the virus comes during the winter when the region’s health systems are under most strain

Maine health officials on alert preparing for potential spread of coronavirus

Health officials have outlined steps the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is taking for the potential spread of the coronavirus to the state. There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maine. One person in Maine who was tested for the virus tested negative earlier this month. Sign up for our Newsletters Health officials stressed the risk to Mainers is currently low, but the Maine CDC continues its planning to make sure...

Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak

The number of daily new COVID-19 cases outside China exceeded those inside the country two days in a row this week, the WHO announced Thursday.

US Health Workers Contacting With Wuhan Evacuees Were Exposed To Coronavirus Whistleblower Alleges

The United States health workers who were assigned to meet the first cohort of evacuees from the coronavirus (COVID-19) hit Wuhan city in China were themselves exposed to the deadly virus, a whistleblower has alleged. What Happened The Department of Health and Human Services didn't provide protective gear to the workers or give them any infection-related training, a senior HHS official has alleged in a complaint filed with the Office of the...

The Health 202: The Trump administration is providing a lot of mixed messages on coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus: Health officials push CDC for approval to test cases in New York state NYC labs

New York health officials urged federal government to approve state, city labs to test for coronavirus after CDC found issues with prior local testing

Media's coronavirus stories trying to hurt Trump Mick Mulvaney says as he urges public to turn off TV

Mulvaney, who also heads the Office of Management and Budget, also said that there will "probably" be school closures and transportation issues due to the impact of the virus.

Iran health ministry spokesman rejects BBC Persian report of 210 deaths from coronavirus

Iran's health ministry spokesman in a tweet on Friday rejected a report by ...

Weymouth Public Schools staff member self-quarantines amid coronavirus scare

WEYMOUTH -- A Weymouth High School staff member has self-quarantined amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to an email sent Friday afternoon by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Curtis Whipple and Paula Magnasco, the school's health services coordinator. The school is working collaboratively with the Department of Public Health to determine next steps as soon as possible and has ...

Germany enacts new health security measures against coronavirus infections

A German government crisis committee on Friday enacted new measures to combat th...

The World Health Organization has joined TikTok to fight coronavirus misinformation

Its first video shows ways people can protect themselves

Coronavirus: Four people in voluntary home quarantine in Milwaukee Health Dept. says

Four people in the city of Milwaukee are in voluntary home quarantine after returning from China, the Milwaukee Health Department said Friday. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the city Health Department is in communication with those people. It is unknown what part of China the people were in and if they have been tested for coronavirus. No one in the city of Milwaukee is currently known to have the coronavirus, Barrett said during a news...