Feb 29 WATCH: Trump, on 1st death from virus in U.S.: 'No reason to panic" By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea. Continue reading
Feb 29 Washington state sees 1st virus death in US, declares emergency By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press A man has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States. Continue reading
Feb 29 Virus' effect on world economy grows after Trump lashes out By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The coronavirus outbreak's impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even after President Donald Trump denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a “hoax" cooked up by his political enemies. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 8:32 How should the U.S. government respond to novel coronavirus' economic impact? Across the U.S., concerns over novel coronavirus have governments, businesses and individuals putting normal operations on hold. With events and travel canceled and more people staying home, what is the economic impact likely to be, and how should U.S. policy… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 4:53 A pandemic expert questions speed of U.S. response to novel coronavirus As the threat of novel coronavirus looms over the U.S. and the globe, the CDC has taken steps to make testing kits available more broadly. But questions remain about the readiness of the government and the health system to cope… Continue watching
Feb 28 What Pence's handling of an HIV outbreak means for his coronavirus role By Gretchen Frazee Pence has been tapped to lead the nation's response to the novel coronavirus, but critics have raised concerns about his handling of another viral outbreak -- HIV in rural Indiana. Continue reading
Feb 28 Why it's too early to compare COVID-19 with the flu By Courtney Vinopal Experts say likening novel coronavirus to the flu understates what’s at stake. Continue reading
Feb 28 FDA reports drug shortage tied to novel coronavirus outbreak By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press, Linda A. Johnson, Associated PRess The Food and Drug Administration declined to identify the manufacturer or the product. Continue reading
Feb 28 Novel coronavirus fear creates a global run on face masks By Dee-Ann Durbin, Anne D'Innocenzio, Joseph Pisani, Associated Press Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy. Continue reading
Feb 28 Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus By Foster Klug, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Globally, more than 83,000 people have fallen ill with the novel coronavirus. Continue reading