March 8, 2020 Ted Cruz among lawmakers staying at home after interactions with coronavirus patient at CPAC Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued a statement Sunday revealing that he had interacted with an attendee at last month’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who had tested positive for the coronavirus -- and as a result, he'll stay at home until two weeks have passed since the encounter.
March 8, 2020 Flu has killed 20K Americans including 136 children so far this season, CDC says The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
March 6, 2020 Is coronavirus outbreak deadly as SARS, MERS? Mayo Clinic virologist Dr. Matthew Binnicker explains Discerning just how dangerous the viral disease may be can be difficult.
March 6, 2020 Coronavirus: WHO officials urge global cooperation, say they can’t 'assume' spread will slow in warm weather “In a globalized world, the only option is to stand together,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
March 6, 2020 Tennessee man with coronavirus traveled through Boston airport, state health officials say Officials with the Tennessee Department of Health have released further details about the state’s first case of COVID-19.
March 5, 2020 Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study The novel coronavirus that has infected thousands of people across the world may have mutated at least once — meaning there may be two different types of the virus causing illnesses, a new study conducted by Chinese scientists suggests.
March 5, 2020 Grand Princess cruise ship reports 'fewer than 100' people identified for coronavirus testing Under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all affected guests are being asked to “remain in their staterooms,” Princess Cruises confirmed.
March 4, 2020 Princess Cruise lines issues coronavirus 'Health Advisory Letter' warning Grand Princess passengers of connection The passengers on the Grand Princess were issued a "Health Advisory Letter" warning of the ship's connection to a "small cluster" of COVID-19 cases.
March 4, 2020 Major cruise line association announces new protocols for members amid coronavirus outbreak Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced Thursday that it would be adopting enhanced screening measures to protect its passengers, crew, and the global residents who may interact with those passengers and crew.
March 4, 2020 Coronavirus infects Amazon employee in Seattle, company says An Amazon employee in Seattle, Wash., has contracted the novel coronavirus — the first employee among its U.S. workforce to fall ill will COVID-19, the company said.