Coronavirus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438
The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.
The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.
Built in 10 days, China opens new coronavirus hospital as death toll grows
On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.
On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Women complain about harassment more if the harasser is ugly, Ecuadorian president says
The president of Ecuador is apologizing after saying that women only complain about sexual harassment if the harasser is ugly.
The president of Ecuador is apologizing after saying that women only complain about sexual harassment if the harasser is ugly.
Man stabs two people in London, is shot dead by police in terrorist attack
A man stabbed two people on a London street before he was killed by police in what officials describe as a terrorist attack.
A man stabbed two people on a London street before he was killed by police in what officials describe as a terrorist attack.
Coronavirus prompts family to cancel vacation, they say Norwegian won't refund them thousands of dollars
After hearing the news of the coronavirus outbreak, the woman said that she and her family decided to cancel the cruise.
After hearing the news of the coronavirus outbreak, the woman said that she and her family decided to cancel the cruise.
After 8th U.S. coronavirus case is confirmed, some in Chicago say they might avoid Chinese New Year events
An eighth case of the coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed Saturday, as some in Chicago said they might avoid Chinese New Years events.
An eighth case of the coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed Saturday, as some in Chicago said they might avoid Chinese New Years events.
Lions and tigers that had been abused, kept in scrapyard start new life at animal sanctuary
Seventeen lions and tigers that were abused by circuses in Guatemala have now arrived at an animal refuge in South Africa.
Seventeen lions and tigers that were abused by circuses in Guatemala have now arrived at an animal refuge in South Africa.
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew.
In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew.
US declares emergency, executive order creates entry restrictions due to coronavirus
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown
Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership.
Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership.
Red panda cubs get clean bill of health at Perth Zoo
Red pandas, which are native to the Himalayan Mountains, are considered endangered. Two cubs were born at the Perth Zoo in December and are doing well.
Red pandas, which are native to the Himalayan Mountains, are considered endangered. Two cubs were born at the Perth Zoo in December and are doing well.
Trump bars entry of foreign nationals into US who pose coronavirus transmission risk
President Donald Trump has signed an order that will temporarily bar foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled in China within the last 14 days.
President Donald Trump has signed an order that will temporarily bar foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled in China within the last 14 days.
Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
US quarantines 195 American evacuees from China in California
U.S. health officials have issued a quarantine order for all 195 American evacuees from China for two weeks.
U.S. health officials have issued a quarantine order for all 195 American evacuees from China for two weeks.
Nurse suspected of drugging babies with morphine
Authorities arrested a nurse at a hospital in Germany on suspicion that she administered morphine to five babies.
Authorities arrested a nurse at a hospital in Germany on suspicion that she administered morphine to five babies.
US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.
The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.
WHO declares global emergency as coronavirus from China continues to spread
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked tenfold in a week.
The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked tenfold in a week.
7,000 people held on cruise ship in Italy over possible coronavirus case
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Australian Army soldiers spend days off caring for koalas rescued from bushfires
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.