Feb 24 WATCH: WHO addresses spread of COVID-19 in Europe, Mideast By Kim Tong-Hyung, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press The number of people sickened by the novel coronavirus has topped 79,000 globally. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: WHO warns of closing window to contain novel coronavirus In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization warns the window of opportunity to contain the international spread of novel coronavirus is closing. South Korea has become the latest front in the outbreak, with officials declaring a health emergency… Continue watching
Feb 20 WATCH: WHO says data shows decline in new COVID-19 cases By Associated Press Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said the data from China continued to show a decline in new confirmed cases, adding that whilst the trend was encouraging "this is no time for complacency."… Continue reading
Feb 17 WATCH: WHO working 'day and night' to combat novel coronavirus Speaking to a news conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO had received reports of 694 cases from 25 countries and 3 deaths. Continue reading
Feb 13 Why the number of novel coronavirus cases just jumped By Laura Santhanam The number of confirmed cases in China rose by thousands after public health officials changed the way they diagnose people with novel coronavirus in one province. In the U.S., 15 people are being treated for the disease. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: WHO deliberates how to design novel coronavirus drugs By Laura Santhanam Nearly 45,000 people worldwide are sick with novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and more than 1,100 people have died, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization… Continue reading
Feb 10 China's daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Though more offices and stores in China have reopened after the extended Lunar New Year break, many people appear to be staying home. Continue reading
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 UN health agency tackles misinformation over virus outbreak By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The World Health Organization is trying to tamp down excessive fear, gear up preparedness, and make sure people get their facts straight about the new coronavirus and the threat it poses. Since the outbreak began in the Chinese city of… Continue reading