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.
State officials: Florida has no testing kits for coronavirus
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
Around 150 people in Florida are being monitored for the coronavirus at home.
U.S. increases travel restrictions as President Trump says more coronavirus cases are ‘likely’
Trump provided an update on the virus after the first reported U.S. death Saturday.
Trump provided an update on the virus after the first reported U.S. death Saturday.
Second US coronavirus case of unknown origin in Santa Clara County
Health officials in Santa Clara County confirmed the second coronavirus case of unknown origin on Friday.
Health officials in Santa Clara County confirmed the second coronavirus case of unknown origin on Friday.
Seasonal allergies? This is not going to be your year, Accuweather warns
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
If you're allergic to grass and tree pollens, try spending more time indoors.
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
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’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.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
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.
Critically ill Florida boy saves the day as 'robot superhero'
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
A boy is granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to become a robot superhero.
Officials working to ID health care workers exposed to Solano Co. coronavirus patient
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
8,400 people being monitored for coronavirus in California amid 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases, governor says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
Markets down, Facebook cancels show: Virus hits businesses
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
Government study finds about 40% of US adults are obese
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad
A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.
A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Coronavirus infects woman in Japan for the second time, a first in the country
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
How workplaces should approach prevention of the coronavirus
Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what workplaces should do to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what workplaces should do to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops
Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.
Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.