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"In a few weeks, if it all works, we would have a vaccine to prevent coronavirus."
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Number of coronavirus cases in Israel mounts to 15
The Health Ministry added that one of the patients returned from Italy on February 29 and all three have been quarantined.
What’s next for this year’s Olympics — set to open on July 24 in Tokyo — as the coronavirus spreads?
Coronavirus: Munster and Connacht Pro14 matches in Italy postponed
The Pro14 confirm that Munster's trip to Benetton and Connacht's away game against Zebre have been postponed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in northern Italy.
Researchers identify two coronavirus types as China cases dwindle
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/CHINA-TOLL (UPDATE 3):UPDATE 3-Researchers identify two coronavirus types as China cases dwindle
New York seeking in-state coronavirus tests; fewer Long Island people monitored
The coronavirus appears to be spreading among people in three separate communities. The new cases were confirmed Friday in California and Oregon.
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Covid-19 case confirmed in Newcastle
The confirmation comes just as the total number of coronavirus cases in the UK rose to 85
Singapore sends Turkish Airlines flight back empty after coronavirus case
A Turkish Airlines aircraft was flown back to Istanbul without any passengers on Thursday on orders from authorities in Singapore after a passenger who had arrived on the same plane on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus.
IDX moves to calm stock market as Indonesia reports first coronavirus cases
Daughters describe mother's condition in nursing home beset by coronavirus
Relatives of residents at the Life Care Center in Washington State are living with mounting fear and frustration as the nursing home has become an epicenter novel coronavirus. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.
Three more coronavirus cases diagnosed in UK - bringing total to 23
A further three patients in England have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to 23.
South African private sector activity slips again in February
South African private sector activity remained in contraction in February as businesses cut jobs due to weak demand and rising costs, and the coronavirus outbreak in China stalled trade between the two countries, a survey showed on Wednesday.
New Mexico governor signs solar energy grid update bills
New Mexico will reinstate a tax credit for households and businesses that adopt solar energy systems and take new steps to modernize the electric grid and export more renewable energy under bills signed Tuesday by the governor.
100 critical care beds ready for coronavirus in Northern Ireland
Non-urgent services may have to be stood down during a peak of infection which could last months, chief medical officer Michael McBride said.
Sales of hand sanitizer are skyrocketing due to the coronavirus leading to rationing and price hikes
Demand for hand sanitizer is surging around the globe as the new coronavirus spreads, prompting retailers to ration supplies and online vendors to hike prices.
Amazon bars one million products for false coronavirus claims
Amazon.com Inc has barred more than 1 million products from sale in recent weeks...
New York school closes over suspected coronavirus case
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Schools contemplate action if coronavirus reaches their district
Mid-Michigan schools work to keep the flu bug and the possibility of Coronavirus out of their district.
Study: Coronavirus may have been around Seattle for weeks
SEATTLE (AP) - The coronavirus may have been circulating for weeks undetected in Washington state, a preliminary finding that could mean hundreds of undiagnosed cases in the state that's also home to the nation's first confirmed infection and now the first death, researchers said Sunday after analyzing genetic samples of the pathogens. State and local authorities stepped up testing for the illness as the number of new cases grew nationwide, with new infections announced in Illinois, Rhode Island and Washington state. Authorities in the Seattle area said two more people had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, both men in their 60s who were in critical condition. Those cases brought the numbers to six in Seattle. A man in his 50s died in Washington on Saturday and health officials said 50 more people in a nursing facility in Kirkland, Washington, are sick and being tested for the virus. Elsewhere, authorities announced Sunday a third case in Illinois and Rhode Island's first case as worried Americans swarmed stores to stock up on basic goods such as bottled water, canned foods and toilet paper. The hospitalized patient in Rhode Island is a man in his 40s who had traveled to Italy in February. As the fallout continued, Vice President Mike Pence and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar sought to reassure the American public that the federal government is working to make sure state and local authorities are able to test for COVID-19. Both said during a round of TV talk show appearances Sunday that thousands more testing kits had been distributed to state and local officials, with thousands more to come. "They should know we have the best public health system in the world looking out for them," Azar said, adding that additional cases will be reported and the overall risk to Americans is low. As...
Nigeria confirms first case of coronavirus
Nigerians in the state of Lagos said on Friday they were concerned about the spread of coronavirus after the health minister confirmed its first case, making it the first in sub-Saharan Africa. Lauren Anthony reports.
UAE coronavirus scare confines Danish champion Morkov to Berlin hotel
Danish rider Michael Morkov faces an anxious wait alone in a Berlin hotel room t...
Portugal registers first two cases of coronavirus - SIC television
LISBON — Portugal registered its first two cases of the new coronavirus on Monday, SIC television channel reported.It said one case was discovered in a man who had recently traveled to Italy …
Delco Details Coronavirus Plan After CDC's 'Dire Warning'
County officials have created a plan to prevent and prepare for any local coronavirus infections as it continues to sicken more people.
