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.
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.
Student battles through several brain surgeries on the path to becoming a doctor
Claudia Martinez was born with a brain condition with no known cure called Chiari malformation. Martinez went undiagnosed for 21 years, but after a car accident in 2011, she became symptomatic. It didn't stop her from attending medical school.
Claudia Martinez was born with a brain condition with no known cure called Chiari malformation. Martinez went undiagnosed for 21 years, but after a car accident in 2011, she became symptomatic. It didn't stop her from attending medical school.
Passenger jet carrying U.S. citizens from Wuhan arrives at March Air Reserve Base
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
CDC reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of coronavirus in Illinois
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
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.
US life expectancy increases for first time in 4 years
Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
Coronavirus by the numbers: 7,800 worldwide infected
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
CDC to screen for coronavirus at Bush Airport
Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference Wednesday alerting people about the new screenings the CDC will soon be conducting on travelers to try to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Mayor Turner said he did not have information yet on when the screenings would begin or what they would entail.
Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference Wednesday alerting people about the new screenings the CDC will soon be conducting on travelers to try to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Mayor Turner said he did not have information yet on when the screenings would begin or what they would entail.
Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Virus cases in China jumps to 5,974, surpassing SARS as evacuations begin
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
UAE confirms first cases of new Chinese virus in Mideast
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
University of Houston and Texas A&M ban travel to China
Students and faculty at all University of Houston systems received two notices Tuesday. The first informed the community that no known cases have been reported at their campuses. The second issued a ban on all non-essential travel to parts of China - specifically to Wuhan and Hubei Province, where the first case of the disease is believed to have originated from.
Students and faculty at all University of Houston systems received two notices Tuesday. The first informed the community that no known cases have been reported at their campuses. The second issued a ban on all non-essential travel to parts of China - specifically to Wuhan and Hubei Province, where the first case of the disease is believed to have originated from.
University of Houston suspends travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The announcement comes after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
The announcement comes after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
Texas A&M suspends all travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Texas A&M University has decided to suspend all student and non-essential travel by faculty staff and researchers to China after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
Texas A&M University has decided to suspend all student and non-essential travel by faculty staff and researchers to China after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
Germany, Japan, Taiwan confirm first coronavirus cases in patients who haven't traveled to China
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
China spurned CDC offer to send team to help contain coronavirus: US Health Secretary
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Price variance in health services can be in the thousands
The difference in prices for routine health services can vary by thousands, even right here in Houston.
The difference in prices for routine health services can vary by thousands, even right here in Houston.