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China reports 97 deaths from novel coronavirus in a single day

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

The mainland death toll rose by 97 to 908 in the 24 hours through midnight Sunday and 3,062 new cases were reported.

Where did they go? Millions left city before quarantine

By Erika Kinetz, Associated Press

For weeks after the first reports of a mysterious new virus in Wuhan, millions of people poured out of the central Chinese city, cramming onto buses, trains and planes as the first wave of China’s great Lunar New Year migration…

China's virus death toll surpasses SARS but new cases fall

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

China's death toll from the new virus outbreak has risen by 89 to 811, surpassing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic, as other governments step up efforts to block the disease.

China virus cases increase as more preventive measures taken

By Associated Press

The rate of increase in new cases of the virus in China rose again after a brief respite, as the death toll rose to 722 on the mainland and countries around the world enforced stricter measures to contain its spread.

Is novel coronavirus or flu a bigger threat? Experts answer your questions

By Laura Santhanam

What do you need to know about novel coronavirus? The PBS NewsHour turned to public health experts for answers.

Doctor's death unleashes fury at Chinese officials

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

In death, Dr. Li Wenliang became the face of simmering anger at the ruling Communist Party's controls over information and complaints that officials lie about or hide disease outbreaks.

China's ambassador to U.S. says his country is doing everything possible to stop outbreak

There’s no indication yet that China’s novel coronavirus outbreak is slowing. More than 50 million people live in cities essentially locked down to prevent the illness’ spread, but fatalities and infections continue to rise. There are also many questions about…

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Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the novel coronavirus dies

By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press

Dr. Li Wenliang, 34, was reportedly reprimanded for "spreading rumors" in late December. Meanwhile, a newborn discovered infected 36 hours after birth has become the youngest known patient.

Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers

By John Flesher, Associated Press

An industry once based on small, independent farms is evolving into large operations housing thousands of animals under one roof. The change is helping make beef, poultry and pork more affordable. But animal waste from the mega-farms has fouled waters.