Last Updated on 2021-02-22
More conronavirus mutations expected
A well-known Russian doctor, Alexander Myasnikov has made a prediction that a new more serious epidemic, with a higher mortality rate than coronavirus (COVID-19) due to a further mutation from the person-to-person mutation. Source: (2020-11-29) ... will exceed the death rate from coronavirus: the doctor warned of a new epidemic
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This virus is zoonitic, one of the traits of coronaviruses. This means that the virus is transmitted between animals and people. 2019-nCoV is believed to have originated with bats, which were eaten by snakes, which then further transmitted the disease in a marketplace in Wuhan, China
As of Wednesday, 2019-02-05, there are 25 countries which have reported confirmed cases of the 2019-nCoV. 24,363 people in China have been confirmed to have contracted the virus, representing 99% of all the reported cases. The other countries reporting have confirmed 191 cases of people having contracted the virus.
Map of Chinese Provinces indicating geographic location of the city of Wuhan in the Hubei Province
Wuhan is the capital of Central China's Hubei province
The novel (new) coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei province, China
Cases have been identified in the United States, in Oregon, California, Arizoa and Illinois
Factsheet for health professionals on Coronaviruses Coronaviruses (CoV) have been identified as human pathogens since the 1960's. Coronaviruses infect humans and many other vertebrates. Illness in humans is mostly respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, however symptoms can range from the common cold to more severe lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia.
2020-09-18 - Scientists are working on vaccines that spread like a disease. What could possibly go wrong?
2020-08-20 - Coronavirus India live updates: 26 Air India Express plane crash volunteers contract Covid-19 India registered a record number of fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, with the highest single-day spike of 69,652 cases. The countrys tally crossed the 28-lakh mark with 6,86,395 active cases and the death toll stands at 53,866 deaths.
2020-08-20 - Coronavirus vaccine distribution: Who should get the first shot | India News - Times of India India News: NEW DELHI: There are around 8 billion people on Earth and getting every single one of them vaccinated is an insurmountable task.
2020-08-20 - What if We Worried Less About the Accuracy of Coronavirus Tests? - The New York Times Regularly using the most accurate tests possible for millions of Americans is impractical. Could a shift in approach slow the spread of infections?
2020-08-20 - COVID-19 in Children: Kids Are Silent Spreaders of Coronavirus, Study Shows - NBC Boston Children play a larger role in spreading coronavirus than researchers previously thought, according to findings from the most comprehensive study of the disease...
2020-08-20 - Coronavirus news: Mystery grows over coronavirus spread through food packaging | - Times of India Science News: Evidence shows that food is an unlikely route of transmitting the coronavirus across borders, but contaminated items continue to grab the spotlight
2020-08-20 - With surge in Covid cases, Punjab imposes daily night curfew from August 21 | India News - Times of India India News: Amid rising coronavirus cases, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered a series of emergency measures, including extension of weeken
2020-08-19 - Changes in clinical practices to treat COVID-19 patients over the last three months - Times of India BRAND LOGOS/TOI PLUS LOGO White An analysis of overall clinical management of patients at our Delhi hospitals demonstrated appropriate care as the percentage of sick patients coming
2020-08-19 - Coronavirus vaccine India: Covid-19 vaccine's emergency authorisation could be considered if govt decides: ICMR to parliamentary panel | India News - Times of India India News: A top ICMR official told a parliamentary panel that phase-two clinical trial of two indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine candidates have almost bee
2020-08-19 - Coronavirus lockdowns loom from Germany to South Korea with uptick in new cases Coronavirus cases are shooting up around the globe, including in countries lauded for containing the spread, threatening another round of lockdowns.
2020-08-19 - Can air purifiers help stop coronavirus spread indoors? - Vox clock menu more-arrow no yes Vox Media How to make indoor air safer (but not necessarily safe) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-08-19 - How Far Can A Urinal Spray Covid-19 Coronavirus? What This Toilet Study Says A previous study showed that toilets can cause a 3.5 foot high plume. Here is what a urinal can do.
2020-08-19 - Texas Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop Below 6K - CBS Dallas / Fort Worth The number of coronavirus patients in Texas hospitals fell below 6,000 Wednesday for the first time since June.
2020-08-19 - COVID-19: Coronavirus in Kansas City: Tracking COVID-19 curve of cases, deaths We're tracking the curve of coronavirus cases and coronavirus-related deaths that have occurred in Missouri and Kansas.
2020-08-19 - The Coronavirus Has Led to a Surge in Spending on Unemployment Compensation
2020-08-19 - Science shows coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but does it matter? - ABC News Last week, a new coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand again begged the often asked but rarely answered question: Can you catch COVID-19 from a surface?
2020-08-19 - Malaysia coronavirus | new coronavirus: Malaysia detects new coronavirus strain that is ten times more infectious The mutation has become the predominant variant in Europe and the U.S., with the World Health Organization saying theres no evidence the strain leads to a more severe disease.
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2020-08-18 - Freelancing in the Time of Coronavirus - The Open Notebook
2020-08-17 - Coronavirus vaccine update: After Russia, China grants patent to CanSino vaccine, phase III testing underway | The Times of India CanSino's vaccine prototype was one of the earliest and quickest to proceed to the human trial phase. The patent was granted around the same date Russia's vaccine was registered for use.
2020-08-17 - Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isnt working.
2020-08-17 - Virginia reports 734 new coronavirus cases, 2,385 total deaths | WSET RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) -- The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 107,421 cases of the coronavirus on Monday, August 17. Of those cases, 103,016 are confirmed and 4,405 are probable. There has been an increase of 734 cases from Sunday. The number of deaths reported is 2,385, four new deaths reported since Sunday.
2020-08-17 - Coronavirus Shattering Cyberattack Records - NJBIA - New Jersey Business & Industry Association search file_download The United States has been breaking records in cyber-related threats since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-08-16 - Coronavirus Latest: Maryland Becomes 19th State To Top 100K Total COVID-19 Cases - CBS Baltimore Maryland became the 19th state in the country to top 100,000 coronavirus cases as of Sunday, data shows.
2020-08-16 - The Coronavirus Winners and Losers | Manhattan Institute While the coronavirus has affected Americans, the suffering is not shared equally. The worst affected are the 167,000 victims and the over 5 million infected who might endure the difficult effects of the crisis. Also hard hit are the more than 20 million workers who lost jobs amidst the economic...
2020-08-15 - Another Mainer dies as 29 new coronavirus cases are detected in Maine Saturdays report brings the total coronavirus cases in Maine to 4,144.
2020-08-15 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to Yale School of Public Health for SalivaDirect, Which Uses a New Method of Saliva Sample Processing | FDA The FDA issued an emergency use authorization to Yale School of Public Health for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 diagnostic test, which uses a new method of processing saliva samples.
2020-08-14 - Norway Recommends Face Masks In Oslo For First Time Since Coronavirus Pandemic Began As expected, the Norwegian government has announced that face masks should be worn on public transit in and around Oslo during busy times.
2020-08-12 - New Zealand's largest city goes back into lockdown as coronavirus cases grow globally Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand, which has been praised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, has been forced back into lockdown Wednesday.
2020-08-12 - How Home Coronavirus Testing Could Slow Disease Spread Health experts warn that current lab-based coronavirus tests are insufficient for stopping spread. Shifting to easy home-based tests could help.
2020-08-11 - Houston coronavirus updates: August 11 - HoustonChronicle.com Follow along for the latest coronavirus news and updates from the Houston Chronicle regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Houston and the rest of Texas.
2020-08-11 - How U.S. Deportations of Migrants Spread the Coronavirus to Guatemala U.S. deportations of migrants have exported COVID-19 to Guatemala and prompted fear, chaos, and a collapse of already fragile health services.
2020-08-11 - Russia's fast-track coronavirus vaccine draws outrage over safety Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share via E-Mail Close banner Close banner The immunization is the first approved for widespread use but could be dangerous because it hasn't been tested in large trials, say researchers.
2020-04-13 - Foreign Doctors Could Help Fight Coronavirus. But U.S. Blocks Many. - The New York Times Nurses and doctors are ensnared by red tape and visa rules that prevent them from working in U.S. hospitals, where they are needed to respond to the coronavirus.
2020-04-13 - What Responses to Coronavirus Domestic Violence Miss Filters SVG We need social and economic infrastructure and services so that women don't depend on the patriarchal household structure for survival.
2020-04-13 - In Idaho, Far-Right Republicans Defy Coronavirus Health Restrictions : NPR In the rural Northwest, far-right elected officials and the militia movements they're aligned with are calling for defiance of stay-at-home orders like the one issued by Idaho's Republican governor.
2020-04-13 - Hundreds of thousands return to work as Spain relaxes coronavirus lockdown Around 300,000 non-essential workers are estimated to have gone back to their jobs in Spain on Monday as the country began to lift lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, a spokesperson for Madrid's regional government told CNN.
2020-04-12 - More Than 9,000 Dead Of Coronavirus In New York : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that 758 more New Yorkers have died from the coronavirus. It marked the sixth straight day of more than 700 deaths.
2020-04-12 - How Biogen Became a Coronavirus 'Superspreader' - The New York Times Biogen employees unwittingly spread the coronavirus from Massachusetts to Indiana, Tennessee and North Carolina.
2020-04-13 - Coronavirus: Nearly 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida arrownoalt facebook twitter instagram rss As Easter Sunday comes to a close, the Florida Department of Health reports there are 19,895 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state.
2020-04-11 - How an Island Oasis Became the Navy's Coronavirus Epicenter - The New York Times An outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier has left local officials in Guam to contend with the arrival of hundreds of infected sailors, while they also try to protect the island's population.
2020-04-11 - Massachusetts: Latest updates on coronavirus | Live Science Here is the COVID-19 situation in Massachusetts.
2020-03-19 - That Miracle Cure You Saw on Facebook? It Won't Stop the Coronavirus - The New York Times Gargling warm salty water, taking vitamins or heating your nasal passages won't eliminate the virus or keep it from reaching your lungs.
2020-03-19 - 328 & counting: Floridas coronavirus cases include 14 Jacksonville patients arrownoalt facebook twitter instagram rss The number of coronavirus patients in Northeast Florida has risen to 30, including the region's first death, as the statewide total nears 330 confirmed cases.
2020-03-19 - coronavirus vaccine in india: Coronavirus vaccine within a year but it won't be 100% effective - The Economic Times The vaccine for coronavirus (Covid-19) should not be seen as a cure, says Adar Poonawalla of SII.
2020-03-19 - Workers complain about coronavirus risks in the office - South Florida Sun-Sentinel Despite workers' complaints, lawyers say many companies are creating policies to reduce the chance that workers will contract the virus while on the job.
2020-03-19 - Delta Airlines - Travel Overview In times of rapid change, stay informed on how to manage your travel plans, the latest updates to restricted travel areas, frequently asked questions, and information on traveling with our partner airlines.
2020-03-19 - Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage - The New York Times As U.S. cases surged past 10,000, doctors pleaded for protective gear and the State Department warned against international travel, the death toll in Italy climbed to 3,405, surpassing China’s
2020-03-18 - 99% of Those Who Died From Virus Had Other Illness, Italy Says More than 99% of Italy’s coronavirus fatalities were people who suffered from previous medical conditions, according to a study by the country’s national health authority.
2020-03-18 - China Hits a Coronavirus Milestone: No New Local Infections - The New York Times All of the new cases reported on Thursday involved people who had come to China from elsewhere, the government said.
2020-03-18 - The official White House defense of labeling it 'Chinese' coronavirus - The Washington Post Asian Americans are frustrated that President Trump and his aides continue to use racist language when referring to the coronavirus.
2020-03-18 - Coronavirus Shortage Of Masks, Ventilators Leads To Use Of Cold War Law : NPR A law that allows the executive branch to direct industrial production is being used to spur firms to step up their output of scarce items, such as face masks and ventilators.
2020-03-18 - Trump calling the Covid-19 coronavirus the Chinese virus is dangerous - Vox The president is stoking xenophobia with his rhetoric about the coronavirus.
2020-03-18 - 10 Ways to Ease Your Coronavirus Anxiety - The New York Times These simple tips will help you relax and put things in perspective in between washing your hands, of course.
2020-03-18 - Exclusive: Amazon Confirms First Known Coronavirus Case in an American WarehouseWorkers at the Queens, New York, facility say employees were expected to come in for their night shift after the case was identified. Amazon denies this.
2020-03-18 - President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package : NPR The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
2020-03-18 - Need a Coronavirus Test? Being Rich and Famous May Help - The New York Times A shortage in testing has left sick people and health care workers around the U.S. without answers. Yet the list of celebrity patients grows every day, raising questions about privileged access.
2020-03-18 - At the Front Lines of Coronavirus, Turning to Social Media - The New York Times Like many of my colleagues in the emergency room, I have been gathering information from Facebook and Twitter.
2020-03-18 - OHSU coronavirus (COVID-19) response | OHSU News Last updated Wednesday, March 18, noon
2020-03-18 - Who is being tested for coronavirus in Iowa? Some say too few qualify. Iowa has narrower coronavirus testing criteria and its public health department is releasing less information about results than in some other states.
2020-03-18 - A Nebraska Hospital Aimed to Contain the Coronavirus. But It Had Already Spread. - The New York Times Doctors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center treated some of America's first coronavirus patients. Now, the center is preparing for many.
2020-03-18 - The Novelty of the Coronavirus: What it Means for Markets | CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
2020-03-18 - How to Clean Your Home for Coronavirus - The New York Times It takes only a few minutes, but cleaning high-traffic surfaces once a day can make a difference in preventing the spread of infection.
2020-03-18 - A Promising Treatment for Coronavirus Fails - The New York Times Researchers had hoped that antiviral drugs would help patients, but a new study from China said that one antiviral drug combination didn't work.
2020-03-16 - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Boston | Boston.gov The Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 (formerly referred to as 2019 Novel Coronavirus or 2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December of 2019.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus: A guide to movie, TV, and entertainment industry updates - Vox Most recently, Tom Hanks reported that he and his wife Rita Wilson had contracted the coronavirus while shooting in Australia.
2020-03-11 - Trump announces travel from Europe to be restricted amid coronavirus threat - ABC News President Trump announces travel restrictions amid coronavirus threat, but there are exemptions for the United Kingdom and Americans who have undergone screenings.
2020-03-11 - What We Learned in Coronavirus News Today - The New York Times The W.H.O. declared the outbreak a global pandemic, and said it was vital to keep fighting its spread.
2020-03-11 - Press Release FAA Acts to Help Airlines Affected by Coronavirus Cancellations
2020-03-11 - House Democrats Introduce Families First Coronavirus Response Act | Ways and Means Committee - Democrats WASHINGTON, DC House Democrats today introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans' personal safety and financial security.
2020-03-12 - Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump's Europe Travel Ban Is Greeted with Confusion And Anger - The New York Times E.U. leaders condemned the ban. The actor Tom Hanks and his wife tested positive for the virus. Italy is under lockdown and the N.B.A. suspended its season.
2020-03-12 - NBA suspends season due to coronavirus - ABC News The NBA had discussed playing empty arena games.
2020-03-11 - YouTube will now allow creators to monetize videos about coronavirus and COVID-19 TechCrunch YouTube today announced a change in policy regarding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Previously, YouTube's advertising guidelines prevented monetization of videos that included more than a passing mention of the coronavirus as part of its sensitive events policy. The policy is meant to protect advertisers from being associated with videos about things like mass shootings
2020-03-11 - Democrats and White House Race to Strike Deal for Coronavirus Relief Package - The New York Times Democrats planned a Thursday vote on an aid package as the Treasury secretary said he hoped for a deal on a first phase of economic stimulus within 48 hours.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus Seen as Low Risk in OC But Triggers Tense Debates Among Officials | Voice of OC Coronavirus is not known to be spreading in Orange County and health officials currently assess it is a low risk. They're urging a series of preventative measures by the public yet the virus is triggering tense debates across schools and public agencies over how to best protect people.
2020-03-11 - US coronavirus scare prompts presidential action while communities take mitigation steps - CNN Across the country Wednesday, communities took steps to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed dozens of US citizens and infected more than 1,200 Americans
2020-03-12 - Coronavirus updates live: U.S. slaps travel restrictions on most of Europe President Donald Trump announced that he would ban many foreign travelers from most of Europe for the next 30 days amid the growing coronavirus outbreak which has sickened more than 1,000 and killed in the U.S.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus May Stay On Plastic And Stainless Steel For Days, Study Says BuzzFeed News A preliminary study sheds more light on the virus's ability to linger in the environment.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus Has Caused a Hand Sanitizer Shortage. What Should You Do? - The New York Times Using hand sanitizer helps prevent the spread of coronavirus. So what do you do when it's sold out?
2020-03-11 - 3 TSA Screeners In San Jose, Calif., Have Contracted Coronavirus, Agency Says : Shots - Health News : NPR The security officers, all of whom work at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, are the first confirmed cases of the virus within the Transportation Security Administration, officials say.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus updates: Washington ban, Michigan emergency, Coachella Washington is expected to take sweeping action Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus in and around Seattle. Here's the latest on COVID-19.
2020-03-11 - Flattening the Coronavirus Curve - The New York Times One chart explains why slowing the spread of the infection is nearly as important as stopping it.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus Updates: Latest News & U.S. Response - POLITICO Latest news and analysis on coronavirus.
2020-03-11 - 8 of your latest coronavirus questions, answered - CNN How long does it take to recover? Could my pet and I give each other coronavirus? Can you get sick by a package from China?
2020-03-10 - Trump, Lamont win commitments from insurers on coronavirus benefits
2020-03-10 - How the coronavirus outbreak will stress-test startups TechCrunch Share on Twitter The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread with no signs of abating. Over 100,000 cases have been confirmed. Some 4,000 deaths have been reported.
2020-03-10 - Ask Eli: Impact of Coronavirus on the Real Estate Market | ARLnow.com Ask Eli: Impact of Coronavirus on the Real Estate Market ARLnow.com Arlington, Va. Local News This week's Ask Eli discusses the Coronavirus and if it will impact the real estate market.
2020-03-10 - 2 confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C., 5 others with presumptive positive results This story will be updated as officials provide new information Monday.
2020-03-10 - What Taiwan can teach the world on fighting the coronavirus Taiwan has had only 47 cases of COVID-19 far fewer than China even when taking into account the enormous population difference.
2020-03-10 - As coronavirus cases rise, all of Italy is in lockdown - CNN Italy has been put under a dramatic total lockdown, as the coronavirus spreads in the country. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that he is extending restrictions already in place in the north.
2020-03-09 - Can you get coronavirus more than once? That question, others answered | KUTV As part of KUTV's Don't Freak Out! initiative, questions were posed to Dr. Layne Hermansen about the coronavirus that has afflicted more than 105,000 people worldwide. Can you get coronavirus more than once? That question, others answered
2020-03-06 - Citing unnecessarily complex coronavirus guidance, senators seek more assurances from OPM | Federal News Network close The largest federal employee union is also urging the Office of Personnel Management to allow all telework-eligible workers to begin immediately working¦
2020-03-06 - First confirmed case of coronavirus in Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the patient is located in Lexington.
2020-03-07 - Paid to Stay Home: Europe's Safety Net Could Ease Toll of Coronavirus - The New York Times Europe's social policies are sometimes seen as overly generous. Yet they may help cushion the economic impact of the virus.
2020-03-06 - 2 Additional Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Douglas County, Bringing Colorado Total To 7 CBS Denver Two additional cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Douglas County on Friday afternoon. This brings the total number of cases confirmed in Colorado to eight.
2020-03-06 - How fast can the coronavirus mutate? | Live Science The new coronavirus, like all other viruses, mutates, or undergoes small changes in its genome. But it's likely nothing to worry about, an expert says.
2020-03-06 - What Coronavirus Supplies Should You Have at Home? | Wirecutter Being prepared is smart! Panicked hoarding, not so much.
2020-03-06 - California braces for economic fallout as coronavirus spreads The situation even has Newsom and President Donald Trump, usually eager antagonists, preaching cooperation as all levels of government work to contain the threat.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus Hits a Nursing Home and a Retirement Complex in Seattle Area - The New York Times The facilities reported coronavirus cases among their residents on Friday, capping a week that included 10 deaths linked to another nursing home in the region.
2020-03-06 - Timeline: How coronavirus got started - ABC News The novel coronavirus outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China, in December, has expanded to touch nearly every corner of the globe.
2020-03-06 - 24 coronavirus myths busted As the coronavirus epidemic continues, a host of misconceptions and half-truths surround it. In this feature, we dispel 24 of these myths.
2020-03-07 - Lee County resident has died from coronavirus, another presumptive case confirmed
2020-03-06 - Colombia coronavirus: First case confirmed by ministry of health - CNN Colombia's first case of coronavirus has been confirmed. The patient traveled to Milan, Italy, and upon her return presented symptoms related to the virus.
2020-03-07 - Governments Point Fingers Over Coronavirus as Death Toll Mounts - The New York Times The head of the World Health Organization said it was not a time for excuses, but some countries have been busily exchanging blame.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus Has Caused a Hand Sanitizer Shortage. What Should You Do? | Wirecutter Using hand sanitizer is one of the only legit ways to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. So what do you do when Purell is sold out?
2020-03-06 - Where The U.S. Coronavirus Emergency Funding Is Headed : Shots - Health News : NPR President Trump and Congress Friday authorized a package of emergency funding to help and treat and slow the spread of COVID-19. About $950 million is designated for state and local response.
2020-03-11 - Coronavirus Q&A: What California parents and students should know about COVID-19 | EdSource A non-profit journalism website reporting on key education issues in California and beyond.
2020-03-06 - How is Mountain View coping with coronavirus? Tech workers sent home, events canceled | News | Mountain View Online | With 20 people across Santa Clara County who have tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19), companies and event organizers across Mountain View are heeding new county guidance to minimize the risk of spreading the virus.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus: Everything you need to know | Fox News As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, here is everything you need to know about the deadly virus.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus in Seattle, Washington: Small businesses see sales plummet Coronavirus ground zero: Worry about the economic fallout is spreading among Seattle-area businesses, which are suffering sharp business declines.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus-plagued Kirkland nursing home to get federal help | KOMO LifeCare Center of Kirkland, the nursing home at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state, is about to get some much-needed help from the federal government - and just in the nick of time, say top King County officials.
2020-03-06 - Coronavirus News: What We Learned Today - The New York Times Officials say a shortage of test kits has impeded their efforts to contain the outbreak.
3-6-2020 - The surfaces we touch everyday may harbor coronavirus - The Washington Post The virus can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, although person-to-person transmission is more typical
3-6-2020 - Counties, airports gearing up for coronavirus | kare11.com Rep. Craig briefed on local efforts to plan for outbreaks of coronavirus in Minnesota
3-6-2020 - Coronavirus: Advice for people with health conditions - BBC News Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions are more vulnerable to the virus.
3-6-2020 - Facebook bans face mask ads to fight coronavirus price gouging TechCrunch On Friday, Facebook announced that it would further attempt to limit coronavirus-related chaos on its platform by banning commerce listings and advertisements for medical face masks. We're monitoring COVID19 closely and will make necessary updates to our policies if we see people trying to exploit this public health emergency, Facebook Director of Product Management