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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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

February 18, 2020

Quarantine on cruise ship in Japan comes under question

A growing number of scientists, say the ship served as an incubator for a worrying new virus from China instead of a quarantine facility meant to prevent the worsening of an outbreak that has sickened tens of thousands.

February 18, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: What to do if you think you've contracted the novel virus

What to do if you think you've contracted or been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

February 17, 2020

Couple diagnosed with coronavirus flew on Delta, Hawaiian Airlines flights, carriers confirm

It happened earlier this month.