Zimbabwe government urged people to avoid huge gatherings during the Easter holidays, not to travel to some nations ravaged by the disease and avoid close contact with anyone with a cold or flu-like symptoms
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the coronavirus outbreak centered around the Huanan Seafood Market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where wild animals were kept in close proximity ready for sale
As new coronavirus cases continue to rise, efforts are underway to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable people in and around Washington D.C. Free clinics and homeless shelters are working with health officials to draw up contingency plans
Current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China-COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.To reduce your chances of being infected COVID-19 by taking some preventive steps
Since the Turkish Health Ministry recently confirmed the country’s first coronavirus case, people have been flocking to pharmacies, grocery stores, and other outlets to prepare for a potential nationwide pandemic
A play at a theater in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, has been performed without a live audience after indoor cultural events were temporarily banned because of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands watched Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya via a Facebook livestream
The coronavirus outbreak is dealing a severe hit to the airline industry, as governments impose travel restrictions and would-be passengers stay away from flights for fear of catching the virus. Many analysts say the impact on airlines may be as bad as 9/11
Media reports also highlighted a video conference call between health minister Ma Xiaowei and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, during which he “shared China’s experience in resisting the epidemic.”
As the coronavirus rattles global markets, some analysts are now warning of a possible global recession. The damage is already starting to show in some countries hit hardest by the outbreak
Argentina has recorded Latin America’s first COVID-19-related death; a 64-year-old man who had a range of underlying conditions and was diagnosed with the virus after a trip to Europe. Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Costa Rica have also reported confirmed cases, and are closely monitoring travelers and reinforcing preventive and testing measures