Apr 08 UN chief urges continued support for WHO after Trump threatened cutoff By Associated Press “Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences.”… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: 'No need to use COVID to score political points,' WHO chief says after Trump criticism By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press In a heartfelt plea for unity, the World Health Organization's chief sought Wednesday to rise above sharp criticism and threats of funding cuts from U.S. President Donald Trump over the agency’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Mar 19 The essential coronavirus FAQ By Lori Todd, Laura Santhanam, Molly Finnegan As scientists and health officials race for answers about the coronavirus, this is a guide to what we do know -- a resource that changes alongside our understanding. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 11:28 What WHO doctor says Americans should do in face of COVID-19 pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak to be a global pandemic. The illness has infected about 120,000 people worldwide and claimed 4,400 lives, and public health officials both within the U.S. and abroad are warning… Continue watching
Mar 04 Your guide to understanding COVID-19 By Laura Santhanam Here’s what we know about the latest cases of COVID-19, how this novel coronavirus spreads, the questions public health experts are still asking and how to protect yourself. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: WHO Director-General demands stop to hoarding masks, gloves By Associated Press WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wants the world to stop hoarding masks, gloves and other protective equipment. The head of the U.N. health agency said Tuesday that he's concerned that the new coronavirus is disrupting worldwide supplies of protective equipment,… Continue reading
Mar 02 Will COVID-19 ruin your travel plans? Follow these 3 tips By Laura Santhanam Chances are your own travel plans may be up in the air, due to novel coronavirus. The PBS NewsHour asked public health and travel industry experts for advice about how to proceed. 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 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 24 How novel coronavirus could change the map on global manufacturing By Gretchen Frazee For companies that have become heavily reliant on China, COVID-19 could serve as a wake-up call. Continue reading