Flu has killed 20,000 Americans including 136 children so far this season, CDC says
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Army suspends travel for soldiers, families to and from South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak
The Army on Sunday suspended travel for all soldiers and their families to and from South Korea due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The Army on Sunday suspended travel for all soldiers and their families to and from South Korea due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia, Pentagon says
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
Chinese hotel reportedly used for coronavirus quarantine collapses
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
Chinese hotel used to observe coronavirus contacts collapses
A hotel used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping some 70 people, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths.
A hotel used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping some 70 people, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths.
CPS classroom assistant is 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
5th Illinois coronavirus patient released from Chicago hospital for home quarantine
The fifth confirmed coronavirus patient in Illinois was released from Rush University Medical Center Friday afternoon.
The fifth confirmed coronavirus patient in Illinois was released from Rush University Medical Center Friday afternoon.
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
The novel coronavirus that has infected thousands of people across the world may have mutated at least once — meaning there may be two different types of the virus causing illnesses, a new study conducted by Chinese scientists suggests.
The novel coronavirus that has infected thousands of people across the world may have mutated at least once — meaning there may be two different types of the virus causing illnesses, a new study conducted by Chinese scientists suggests.
Coronavirus fear spurs stockpiling rush in US, across the globe
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration.
Health official licks finger moments after warning people during coronavirus press conference
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
Department of Health monitoring over 2,700 NYC residents over coronavirus fears
The New York City Department of Health is monitoring 2,773 New Yorkers for home isolation, as of Thursday morning due to coronavirus fears.
The New York City Department of Health is monitoring 2,773 New Yorkers for home isolation, as of Thursday morning due to coronavirus fears.
Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
Coronavirus case in Arlington Heights hospital released to home isolation
The man, in his 70s, was released from Northwest Community Hospital and is now at home in isolation, the hospital said in a statement.
The man, in his 70s, was released from Northwest Community Hospital and is now at home in isolation, the hospital said in a statement.
'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.