Mar 09 Watch 11:17 How economic effects of global virus outbreak ripple beyond stock markets and travel Monday was a tumultuous day in the global battle against coronavirus. Italy’s government banned travel nationwide after new spikes in infections and fatalities. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks had their worst day in over a decade. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports from… Continue watching
Feb 25 Watch 7:14 Why U.S. officials are escalating their concerns over novel coronavirus U.S. health officials are expressing a new level of urgency over the possibility that novel coronavirus could spread extensively within the country. The virus appears to have peaked in China, but other global hotspots are emerging. Lisa Desjardins reports and… Continue watching
Feb 25 Virus spread in U.S. is not a question of ‘if but when,’ health expert says By Laura Santhanam The spread of the novel coronavirus has prompted U.S. public health officials to shift their strategy to contain and mitigate the virus rather than prevent it. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch 4:29 Death of Chinese doctor who tried to warn of new coronavirus sparks public outrage Chinese officials are now struggling to contain a political revolt while also grappling with outbreak of novel coronavirus. The death of a young doctor who was punished for trying to warn about this new illness has triggered a wave of… Continue watching
Feb 07 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. Continue reading
Feb 04 Most Americans think novel coronavirus is a real threat, poll says By Laura Santhanam More than half of Americans said they were concerned about the spread of novel coronavirus in the U.S., but nearly the same amount said they were not too concerned about the virus spreading in their specific communities, according to the… Continue reading
Feb 03 U.S. novel coronavirus cases rise to 11, CDC reports By Laura Santhanam Confirmed cases have been identified in Washington state, Illinois, California, Arizona and Massachusetts, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Continue reading
Jan 30 For 1st time in 4 years, U.S. life expectancy rises, but only a little By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The rise is mostly due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses. Continue reading
Dec 06 Officials list pot vape brands reported in U.S. outbreak of lung illnesses By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Most of the nearly 2,300 people who suffered lung damage had vaped liquids that contain THC, the high-inducing part of marijuana. Continue reading
Nov 08 Health officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The compound — vitamin E acetate — was previously found in liquid from electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices used by many of those who got sick. Continue reading