Victoria Forster, Contributor

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Most Of Canada’s New Cases Of COVID-19 Are Linked To The U.S.

Several of Canada’s newest confirmed cases of COVID-19 are in people with recent travel history to the United States.

Younger People Are Increasingly Developing Colorectal Cancer. Experts Are Trying To Find Out Why

A new report released today shows that younger people are increasingly developing colorectal cancer. The report predicts that this year, 10 deaths per day from the disease will occur in people under 50 years old.

Starbucks Won’t Fill Your Reusable Cup Anymore Over Coronavirus Fears

Starbucks has announced that it will be temporarily pausing the use of personal cups in the U.S. and Canada in an attempt to protect staff and customers from the growing coronavirus outbreak.

A Second Princess Cruises Ship Is Affected By Coronavirus. This One Is Off The Coast Of California

A cruise ship is being held off the coast of California after two recent passengers developed COVID-19 after disembarking the ship. One has since died.

There Is A Drug Already Used In Japan Which May Treat COVID-19, Says New Study

A group of scientists in Germany have found a drug which may work to combat COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus sweeping the globe.

Coronavirus Outbreak Will Lead To More Drug Shortages In The U.S., Including Antibiotics

The FDA has announced its first drug shortage directly due to the coronavirus outbreak. Experts warn that many more shortages are likely to occur and that antibiotic production is particularly vulnerable.

U.S. Reports First Death From COVID-19 Amid Possible Outbreak At Nursing Facility

A man in his fifties in Washington State is the first person to die from COVID-19 in the United States and a possible outbreak is underway at a nursing facility in the state.

Six People From The Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Have Now Died From COVID-19 After Quarantine Failure

On Friday morning, U.K. authorities reported that a British man has become the sixth person to die from the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship after 700 people contracted the virus on board.

What Can Scientists Learn From The Coronavirus Outbreak On The Diamond Princess Cruise Ship?

Over 600 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have COVID-19, but what can scientists learn about the novel coronavirus from the ship’s outbreak? We asked three scientists.

U.S. Planes Containing Quarantined Coronavirus Cruise Ship Passengers Have Left Japan. What’s Next For Those Being Evacuated?

U.S. citizens evacuated from the Diamond Princess have left Japan and are on their way back home. What will happen to them now?