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The spread of coronavirus world-wide has intensified efforts to prepare for a U.S. outbreak, with hospitals straining to increase capacity to handle an influx of contagious patients and local governments mulling closures.

Now that coronavirus is in Nigeria

Now that coronavirus is in Nigeria

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Ex Scottish BBC editor gives up career to see climate change

Ex Scottish BBC editor gives up career to see climate change

Partisan bickering delayed Zika funding for months. With coronavirus experts worry history will repeat itself

Partisan bickering delayed Zika funding for months. With coronavirus experts worry history will repeat itself

How to tell if you have a cold the flu or coronavirus — and what to do about it

How to tell if you have a cold the flu or coronavirus — and what to do about it

First call your family doctor. They know how to treat patients who might be infected, even though they're probably not.

No study abroad in Italy: Coronavirus leads KU MU to order students to come home

No study abroad in Italy: Coronavirus leads KU MU to order students to come home

The University of Kansas asks students who’ve been studying in Italy to return to their homes and “self-isolate and monitor their health for 14 days.”

Indonesia finally reports two coronavirus cases. Scientists worry it has many more

Indonesia finally reports two coronavirus cases. Scientists worry it has many more

Lack of testing may mask a “silent epidemic” in the world’s fourth most populous country

Coronavirus: South Africa records first case as infections double in Netherlands

Coronavirus: South Africa records first case as infections double in Netherlands

China sees rise in new confirmed cases as Australia imposes further border controls

Coronavirus: Japan to cancel tsunami anniversary ceremony – reports

Coronavirus: Japan to cancel tsunami anniversary ceremony – reports

Efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 set to put paid to tribute marking March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and meltdown disaster, says NHK

India withdraws from Shooting World Cup citing coronavirus threat

India withdraws from Shooting World Cup citing coronavirus threat

'We have moved from containment to mitigation': Solano Co. declares coronavirus emergency

'We have moved from containment to mitigation': Solano Co. declares coronavirus emergency

Solano County declared a state of emergency Thursday, a day after a resident tested positive for coronavirus with no known connection to travel abroad or another known case.

Adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Dies of Coronavirus

Adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Dies of Coronavirus

Vucic: Coronavirus hasn't reached Serbia it's my pressure relief medications VIDEO

Vucic: Coronavirus hasn't reached Serbia it's my pressure relief medications VIDEO

New James Bond Movie ‘No Time to Die’ Delayed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

New James Bond Movie ‘No Time to Die’ Delayed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The latest in the series was scheduled to open in April. Now it will open in November.

South by Southwest Could Be a Ghost Town as Major Attendees Withdraw Over Coronavirus Fears

South by Southwest Could Be a Ghost Town as Major Attendees Withdraw Over Coronavirus Fears

Some of the biggest contributors are pulling out.

New Hampshire man ignored advice to stay home before testing positive for coronavirus raises self-quarantine questions

New Hampshire man ignored advice to stay home before testing positive for coronavirus raises self-quarantine questions

A New Hampshire man testing positive as the first case of coronavirus in the state this week has raised questions about self-quarantine after he ignored medical advice to stay home last Friday.

US coronavirus: Testing is expanded to all patients with a doctor's order

US coronavirus: Testing is expanded to all patients with a doctor's order

As the number of cases and deaths from novel coronavirus increase across the US, federal health officials are expanding testing for the fast-moving outbreak.

Vietnam carrier Vietjet to halt flights to South Korea over coronavirus

Vietnam carrier Vietjet to halt flights to South Korea over coronavirus

Budget carrier Vietjet Air will suspend flights to destinations in South Korea f...

After First Arizona Coronavirus Case Confirmed Health Director Says State's Monitoring 250 More Individuals

After First Arizona Coronavirus Case Confirmed Health Director Says State's Monitoring 250 More Individuals

Arizona health officials announced that they have expanded their ability to test for coronavirus Monday, as they monitor 250 individuals who have recently returned from travel abroad to high risk areas.

World in ‘uncharted territory’ as coronavirus deaths pass 3000

World in ‘uncharted territory’ as coronavirus deaths pass 3000

Iran 'had a lot of compulsion' to restrict information on the coronavirus: Expert

Iran 'had a lot of compulsion' to restrict information on the coronavirus: Expert

"One can safely assume that the information that is coming out of Iran is not entirely to be trusted," says Asif Shuja of the National University of Singapore's Middle East Institute.

Trump claims 3.4% death rate from coronavirus is 'false' contradicting World Health Organization

Trump claims 3.4% death rate from coronavirus is 'false' contradicting World Health Organization

"Well, I think the 3.4% is really a false number," Trump said of COVID-19 death rate on Fox News, claiming the true number is a "fraction of 1%."

Irish developed test for coronavirus to be used in Chinese hospitals

Irish developed test for coronavirus to be used in Chinese hospitals

North East India airports brace for coronavirus AAI steps up screening measures

North East India airports brace for coronavirus AAI steps up screening measures

To curb the threat of coronavirus in India, the AAI has set up several screening and testing centres at 12 airports in North East India.

'Staycations' could become the default for us all amid coronavirus crisis strategist says

'Staycations' could become the default for us all amid coronavirus crisis strategist says

Ian Harnett, co-founder and CIO of Absolute Strategy, outlines how the coronavirus crisis could impact tourism this year.

Fears Mount That Coronavirus Will Keep Moviegoers Out of U.S. Theaters

Fears Mount That Coronavirus Will Keep Moviegoers Out of U.S. Theaters

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter told Newsweek that he expects the 2020 box office will be down year-over-year.

Coronavirus News: 2 NY schools closed after Westchester Co. man tests positive

Coronavirus News: 2 NY schools closed after Westchester Co. man tests positive

Coronavirus News: 3 NY schools closed after Westchester Co. man tests positive

Coronavirus outbreak won’t affect roads construction – Minister

Coronavirus outbreak won’t affect roads construction – Minister

Coronavirus: Latest Dublin travel advice as up to 5000 Italian fans head to Ireland despite Six Nations game cancelled

Coronavirus: Latest Dublin travel advice as up to 5000 Italian fans head to Ireland despite Six Nations game cancelled

No Time to Die the latest James Bond film delayed until November in response to coronavirus

No Time to Die the latest James Bond film delayed until November in response to coronavirus

Bond fans had been calling for MGM to push back the film’s premiere

Cambodia’s diplomatic foresight continues to fly high amidst global concern of Coronavirus Spread

Cambodia’s diplomatic foresight continues to fly high amidst global concern of Coronavirus Spread

The spokesman of the office of the council of ministers, in an editorial said that Cambodia’s leaders in particular, Prime Minister Hun Sen, have a great understanding of the many and varied nuances of humanity

Coronavirus won't affect development of Apple's next-generation iPads and MacBooks top analyst says

Coronavirus won't affect development of Apple's next-generation iPads and MacBooks top analyst says

A top analyst predicts that Apple will launch several new products using the Mini LED screen technology starting later this year with six products hitting the market before the end of 2021.


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