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4 More Die From Coronavirus In Washington State, Bringing U.S. Toll To 6
Of the 18 cases in Washington State, 12 reportedly have no connection to overseas travel.
New York City Has Its First Coronavirus Patient. Here’s What You Need To Know.
“We’re in a state of high vigilance, high readiness, all elements of the city government to address this crisis.”
Bill Gates: Governments Should Invest Billions To Battle ‘Once-In-A-Century’ Pathogen
“That’s the scale of investment required to solve the problem.”
WHO Raises Coronavirus Threat To ‘Very High’—But Not Yet A Pandemic
“This is a ‘wake up and get ready’ message for governments.”
Report: Japan Has No Backup Plan If Olympic Games Get Derailed By Coronavirus
But Japan could reportedly scale back the Olympic torch relay to prevent the disease’s spread.
Markets On Pace For Worst Week Since 2008 Crisis Due To Coronavirus Panic
All three indexes entered corrections territory Thursday.
Health Secretary Asks For Emergency Coronavirus Funding While Trump Calls For 16% Cut To CDC Budget
Alex Azar asked Congress to divert funds from other government health programs—but not the border wall.
Japan Rejects Possible Tokyo Olympics Cancellation Amid Coronavirus Threat
“We would like to prepare steadily for the event,” Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga told parliament.
First U.S. Coronavirus Drug Test Patient Is American Diamond Princess Passenger
The American volunteered to be the first trial participant, according to health officials.
China Reportedly Bans Wildlife Trade As Global Coronavirus Cases Surge
China’s top political body approved the ban in an effort to “safeguard public health and ecological security.”
