US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
School districts prepare for coronavirus
A lot of school districts have issued statements, but Klein ISD wanted us to see what tools and steps in place they have to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including one that was described to me as a Star Wars like cleaning device that they just began using this school year and they say is having measurable results.
A lot of school districts have issued statements, but Klein ISD wanted us to see what tools and steps in place they have to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including one that was described to me as a Star Wars like cleaning device that they just began using this school year and they say is having measurable results.
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.
GM: 200 traveling through Atlanta's airport commit to home screening to check for coronavirus
Hartsfield-Jackson's general manager says that they are going to be expanding the coronavirus screenings beyond flights coming in from Asia.
Hartsfield-Jackson's general manager says that they are going to be expanding the coronavirus screenings beyond flights coming in from Asia.
Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case
Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.
Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.
Safe facial hair guide
Anything that basically causes facial hair to peek out from under the mask is a no-go.
Anything that basically causes facial hair to peek out from under the mask is a no-go.
Masks that prevent coronavirus flying off shelves
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them. Nearly every medical supply store and hardware store in town is sold out.
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them. Nearly every medical supply store and hardware store in town is sold out.
Coronavirus causes run on masks
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask?can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them.
Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask?can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them.
Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
Coronavirus likely to spread in U.S., become a global pandemic, CDC says
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans
Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.
Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.
South Korean coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment
At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.
At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.
Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.
Could a cure for the Coronavirus be right here in Houston?
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine say that they are one step closer because they, along with the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, have already manufactured a vaccine against the deadly SARS virus, but funding was cut when SARS cases started to decrease. The vaccine has sat in a freezer at their lab ever since.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine say that they are one step closer because they, along with the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, have already manufactured a vaccine against the deadly SARS virus, but funding was cut when SARS cases started to decrease. The vaccine has sat in a freezer at their lab ever since.
Could a cure for the Coronavirus be right here in Houston?
The coronavirus outbreak has scientists all over the world scrambling for a cure. One lab here in Houston believes they have a potential vaccine and are working round the clock to push it through.
The coronavirus outbreak has scientists all over the world scrambling for a cure. One lab here in Houston believes they have a potential vaccine and are working round the clock to push it through.
Dow dips amid coronavirus scare
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points as the spread of the new coronavirus threatened wider damage to the global economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points as the spread of the new coronavirus threatened wider damage to the global economy.
Dow drops more than 1,000 points as COVID-19 outbreak threatens economy
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.
The Dow Jones showed steep losses Monday as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally.