HHS inspector general to review agency's coronavirus response

The decision comes as the Trump administration's response to the virus is under scrutiny.

Dem Senator Grills Azar Over Coronavirus Whistleblower Says HHS Put 'General Public' At Risk

Senator Wyden claimed that "the general public was also put at risk since your employees were then immediately returned to their communities and jobs at the Department post-deployment, by commercial air flights with no precautions" in a letter to HHS head Alexander Azar Friday.

Several young doctors in China have died of the coronavirus. Medical workers are far more vulnerable to infection than the general population.

Older people are the most likely to die from the coronavirus. But overworked, under-protected healthcare workers are at risk, too.

'Seriously people': Surgeon general urges public to 'stop ...

The Trump administration is advising the public to stop buying medical masks amid the coronavirus outbreak.

'Seriously people': Surgeon general urges public to 'stop buying masks' for coronavirus

The Trump administration is advising the public to stop buying medical masks amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Michigan attorney general warns of Coronavirus scams

The scams include websites selling fake products, fabricated emails, texts and social media posts that are designed to steal your money and personal information.

Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks US surgeon general says

Americans worried about the coronavirus outbreak shouldn’t buy face masks to protect themselves against it because the masks are ineffective for those without symptoms -- and the purchases deplete the supplies available for medical professionals, the U.S. surgeon general said Saturday.

U.S. Surgeon General Urges People to Stop Buying Masks Amid Coronavirus Panic

Jerome Adams warned that if people stockpile masks it leaves fewer available to healthcare providers who need them as they care for infected patients.

'Seriously people - STOP BUYING MASKS!': Surgeon general says they won't protect from coronavirus

Political and General News Events from Feb. 21

Political and General News Events from Feb. 20

Masks may actually increase your coronavirus risk if worn improperly surgeon general warns

The US surgeon general not only wants people to stop buying facemasks to prevent coronavirus, but warns that you actually might increase your risk of infection if facemasks are not worn properly.

Political and General News Events from Feb. 24

Stop Buying Face Masks To Protect Against Coronavirus Outbreak US Surgeon General Warns

WHO director-general says coronavirus ‘containment is feasible’; US surgeon general urges caution not panic

The director-general of the World Health Organization said there is still time to stop the surging global epidemic of COVID-19, saying “containment is feasible and must remain the top priority for all countries.”

Top US General says military preparing for all coronavirus scenarios including potential pandemic

Netanyahu Gantz face off in Israel’s unprecedented third general election in a year amid coronavirus fears

Attorney general warns businesses to avoid price gouging for coronavirus products

Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the warning Tuesday after learning of a West Michigan retailer selling individual face masks packaged in Ziploc bags for $10 apiece.

Coronavirus: Team Singapore athletes show support for Singapore General Hospital's frontline staff

SINGAPORE - Team Singapore athletes from bowling, golf, football, netball, silat, swimming, table tennis, volleyball and wushu showed their appreciation to frontline medical staff from the Singapore General Hospital on Wednesday (March 4).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

India-South Africa first ODI to happen amid coronavirus precautions says HPCA general manager

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Mar 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's first ODI against South Africa on March 12 at Dharamshala, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) general manager Col HS Manhas on Wednesday said all precautions are being taken by the medical teams amid the coronavirus scare.

Coronavirus: What's happening in Rochester NY and across the US now

Here are the latest developments about responses to the coronavirus-COVID19 outbreak in the United States, as reported by the USA TODAY Network.

Rochester General patient tested for coronavirus and put in isolation

The patient apparently is the first in the Rochester area to be tested for the disease.

Operational Headquarters Prosecutor General’s Office make joint statement on false information about coronavirus in Azerbaijan

Operational Headquarters under Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers and Prosecutor General’s Office have made a joint statement on false information about coronavirus in the country

Coronavirus: How Rochester first responders are preparing for an outbreak

Firefighters and paramedics will be on the frontline of exposure as Rochester deals with an outbreak of the coronavirus, but the risks are nothing new.