Richard Harris

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No Guarantee You'll Get Tested For COVID-19, Even If Your Doctor Requests It

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

There's still a big gap between what the federal government is promising in terms of testing capacity in the U.S. and what state and local labs can deliver.

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President Trump Announces Economic Relief Measures Responding To Coronavirus Outbreak

Monday, March 09, 2020

President Trump spoke Monday night about the coronavirus outbreak, announcing a payroll tax cut, help for hourly wage earners and loans for small businesses. Vice President Mike Pence also spoke.

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21 Test Positive For Coronavirus On Cruise Ship Off California Coast

Friday, March 06, 2020

Passengers in limbo on the ship will be brought ashore to a military base and quarantined as necessary. At least 21 people on the ship are infected with the coronavirus, including 19 crew members.

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Seattle Announces Dramatic New Guidelines To Halt Coronavirus Spread

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Seattle and King County, Wash. have announced new recommendations to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. There have been 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the area.

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The Latest On Coronavirus In The United States

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

Health officials spoke before Congress on Tuesday about the spread and containment of COVID-19 in the United States. Nine people have now died from coronavirus in the U.S., all in the Seattle area.

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Coronavirus Test Kits Spread Through U.S. — And With Them, An Uptick In Cases

Monday, March 02, 2020

Test kits for the new coronavirus are now being put to use in labs across the United States. Meanwhile, health officials in Washington state have announced that six people have now died of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Latest: Global Markets React, More Cases Reported

Saturday, February 29, 2020

The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.

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How A Coronavirus Blood Test Could Solve Some Medical Mysteries

Friday, February 28, 2020

Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who have previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.

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New Test Begins To Help Scientists Respond To Coronavirus

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Scientists are missing a proven tool to help them fight the coronavirus: A blood test that can tell who has been exposed in the past. U.S. scientists are developing one — China may already have one.

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Trump Puts Vice President Pence In Charge Of Coronavirus Response

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response.

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Trump To Address Nation On U.S. Coronavirus Response

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

President Trump is expected to hold a press conference this evening where he will discuss how the United States is responding to the coronavirus threat. Here's what he may say.

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Why Is The WHO Not Calling The Coronavirus A Pandemic?

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has spread in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, but the World Health Organization is holding off on calling it a pandemic, at least for now.

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H1N1 Was The Last Pandemic. Here's Why COVID-19 Isn't Yet In That Category

Monday, February 24, 2020

The new coronavirus disease has been diagnosed in 28 countries, and new outbreaks are worrisome. But the World Health Organization sees some encouraging trends.

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Officials Report Huge Jump In Coronavirus Cases In 1 Chinese Province

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Health officials say the cases increased in China's Hubei province. That comes as scientists there have changed the definition of who has the disease know as COVID-19.

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World Health Organization Provides Update On COVID-19

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The World Health Organization reports on the results of a two-day deep dive into what's known about the new coronavirus outbreak.

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There's No Specific Drug That Kills Coronavirus. But Doctors Have Ways To Treat It

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

They're testing some drugs developed for other diseases. And they're offering supportive care — doing whatever's possible to keep vital organ systems functioning.

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Does The New Coronavirus Spread Silently?

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

Scientists are trying to figure out how often people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus. If it happens a lot, that could complicate the response to the outbreak.

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Spread Of Coronavirus Prompts WHO And U.S. Emergency Declarations

Saturday, February 01, 2020

The White House has declared a public health emergency and restricted travel from China to control the spread of the new coronavirus.

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First U.S. Case Person-To-Person Transmission Of Coronavirus Announced

Thursday, January 30, 2020

A sixth person in the U.S. has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus. The Chicago man contracted it from his wife, who fell ill after traveling to China.

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Your Questions About Wuhan Coronavirus, Answered

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.

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