UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.
Seniors play life-size Hungry Hungry Hippos at British nursing home
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Staff at a Welsh nursing home organized a life-size version of the classic tabletop game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus-related deaths, registering 3,405 dead
Massachusetts woman allegedly lied about taking fever-reducing meds before flight to Beijing: report
A 37-year-old woman who flew from Los Angeles to Beijing last week before testing positive for coronavirus could reportedly face up to seven years in prison in China for allegedly hiding her symptoms.
A 37-year-old woman who flew from Los Angeles to Beijing last week before testing positive for coronavirus could reportedly face up to seven years in prison in China for allegedly hiding her symptoms.
Wuhan reports no new coronavirus cases, offering hope to world
Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day. But in a dramatic development that underscores just how much the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States, Chinese authorities said Thursday that the city and its surrounding province had no new cases to report.
Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day. But in a dramatic development that underscores just how much the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States, Chinese authorities said Thursday that the city and its surrounding province had no new cases to report.
World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe
The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Iran warns coronavirus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
WHO says 2 staffers have coronavirus, healthcare workers in US begin to test positive
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
US at 'critical inflection point' in COVID-19 outbreak, could soon 'be Italy,' surgeon general warns
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
Canada temporarily closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted from ban
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
COVID-19 pandemic triggers indefinite closure of Eiffel Tower in Paris
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Ireland closing all schools amid coronavirus outbreak
Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.
Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.
WHO declares that coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak a pandemic.
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak a pandemic.
US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Battalion
Two U.S. service members were killed by “enemy forces” while advising and accompanying Iraqi security forces, the U.S. military said in a statement Monday.
Two U.S. service members were killed by “enemy forces” while advising and accompanying Iraqi security forces, the U.S. military said in a statement Monday.
Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Delta suspending flights between Atlanta and Italy over coronavirus fears
Delta is suspending all flights between Atlanta's airport and Italy starting on Wednesday.
Delta is suspending all flights between Atlanta's airport and Italy starting on Wednesday.
Israel announces 2-week quarantine for all overseas arrivals amid coronavirus concerns
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak.
US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, official says
American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. official said on Monday, amid political chaos in Kabul that threatens the deal.
American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. official said on Monday, amid political chaos in Kabul that threatens the deal.
Inmates reach roof of Milan prison as coronavirus-related revolts reported at several facilities
Prisoners took to the roof of San Vittore prison in Milan, Italy, on Monday, March 9, amid reports of a revolt related to the coronavirus.
Prisoners took to the roof of San Vittore prison in Milan, Italy, on Monday, March 9, amid reports of a revolt related to the coronavirus.