CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus

CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus

The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.

The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.

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

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says masks should be worn only by medical professionals and those with the virus, adding the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes and mouth.

Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done

Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done

Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."

Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."

Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus

Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus

Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.

Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.

Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak

Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak

The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.

The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.

US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus

US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus

School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.

School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.

Pritzker says coronavirus risk in Illinois is low, but officials prepared

Pritzker says coronavirus risk in Illinois is low, but officials prepared

The best advice for residents, Pritzker said, is observing “with renewed vigilance" well-known precautions against the flu: Wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home if you're sick, and clean surfaces that are touched frequently.

The best advice for residents, Pritzker said, is observing “with renewed vigilance" well-known precautions against the flu: Wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, stay home if you're sick, and clean surfaces that are touched frequently.

Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus

Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus

Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.

Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.

Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet

Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.