'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus-inspired 'Wuhan Shake' replaces handshakes in social media footage
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.
Fear of coronavirus cancels local student's trip to Italy with no assurance of a refund
The fear of coronavirus is forcing many people to cancel their travel plans. Some students say it’s not fair their school trips abroad are being canceled and there’s no way they’ll be able to make them up
The fear of coronavirus is forcing many people to cancel their travel plans. Some students say it’s not fair their school trips abroad are being canceled and there’s no way they’ll be able to make them up
Warm winter means no ice wine from Germany for the first time in years
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Coronavirus concerns haven't closed Disneyland Paris, despite ban on public gatherings of more than 5,000
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
TikTok is a major outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird
From the perspective of teens, TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird.
From the perspective of teens, TikTok is a major new outlet for self-expression, one proudly home to the silly, the loud and the weird.
Ecuador reports 1st new coronavirus case as Mexico confirms 2 more
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
South Korean coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
Trump defends Modi, refuses to weigh in on citizenship law
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.
President Donald Trump says he's optimistic about the prospects of inking a trade deal with India. Trump commented on the final day of his two-day visit to the country.