February 23, 2020 Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.Â
February 21, 2020 Norwegian Cruise Line cancels 'all voyages in Asia' over coronavirus concerns In total, 40 itineraries across all three of NCL’s brands will be affected.
February 21, 2020 How to protect yourself from coronavirus Amid an outbreak of a deadly pneumonia-like illness, how can you protect yourself?Â
February 20, 2020 Israel: People who violate coronavirus self-quarantines could face years in prison The Israeli government is warning residents who've recently arrived from parts of Asia that they could up to seven years in prison if they violate a mandatory home quarantine over concerns they could be carrying the coronavirus.Â
February 19, 2020 Remaining passengers on MS Westerdam disembark after coronavirus scare; crew members still waiting on tests Passengers and crew reportedly cheered at the news, which was also commemorated with the ship blasting its horn.
February 19, 2020 How dangerous is coronavirus? Weeks after Chinese officials announced the outbreak of a new virus, questions have emerged over just how alarmed the public should be.Â
February 19, 2020 How to test for coronavirus: Company 'rapidly' developing new tools The coronavirus outbreak in China is closely related to other strains including MERS and SARS, making accurate diagnostic tools crucial in detecting the illness in a patient.
February 18, 2020 China seeks blood donations in coronavirus fight Multiple Chinese cities are seeing their blood supplies dwindle as travel restrictions amid fears of the coronavirus have kept potential donors at home.Â
February 18, 2020 Human-to-human transmitted coronavirus cases recorded outside China rises to 92, WHO reports Officials stressed there is no evidence of "sustained local transmission" except for in specific circumstances, like aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
February 18, 2020 Princess Cruises cancels dozens of voyages due to coronavirus concerns, closed ports Princess Cruises — which operates the Diamond Princess cruise liner — began announcing modifications and cancellations to its itineraries as early as last week.