Washington state reports 9 deaths from virus
SEATTLE — Washington state reported additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to nine.All of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been in the Seattle area.On its website, the state Department of Health reported nine deaths, eight in King County and one in Snohomish County.The state is now reporting 27 confirmed cases.Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington on Sunday said they had evidence the COVID-19 virus may have been circulating in the state for up to six weeks undetected.
SEATTLE — Washington state reported additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday, bringing the total to nine.All of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been in the Seattle area.On its website, the state Department of Health reported nine deaths, eight in King County and one in Snohomish County.The state is now reporting 27 confirmed cases.Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington on Sunday said they had evidence the COVID-19 virus may have been circulating in the state for up to six weeks undetected.
Target offers solid profit outlook despite virus uncertainty
NEW YORK — Target Corp.
NEW YORK — Target Corp.
Coronavirus spread prompts Fed to slash rates in surprise move
WASHINGTON — In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the virus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."It was the Fed's first rate cut since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times.
WASHINGTON — In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point Tuesday in an effort to support the economy in the face of the spreading coronavirus.Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the virus “poses evolving risks to economic activity."It was the Fed's first rate cut since last year, when it reduced its key short-term rate three times.
Coronavirus is not stopping some from traveling worldwide: 'I want to do it while I can'
MILWAUKEE -- The number of people affected by the coronavirus rose again on Monday, March 2.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of people affected by the coronavirus rose again on Monday, March 2.
6 people have died from COVID-19 coronavirus in the US as cases nationwide surge
SEATTLE -- Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 90 cases of the disease.Five of the deaths are from Seattle and King County, county health official Jeffrey Duchin said Monday, March 2.The sixth death happened in Snohomish County, said Heather Thomas, a spokeswoman with the Snohomish Health District.So far, every death from novel coronavirus in the United States has been in Washington state.A recent surge of cases nationwide has prompted new travel restrictions, school closures, and emergency declarations.But now is not the time to panic, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.
SEATTLE -- Six people have died in Washington state as the United States grapples with more than 90 cases of the disease.Five of the deaths are from Seattle and King County, county health official Jeffrey Duchin said Monday, March 2.The sixth death happened in Snohomish County, said Heather Thomas, a spokeswoman with the Snohomish Health District.So far, every death from novel coronavirus in the United States has been in Washington state.A recent surge of cases nationwide has prompted new travel restrictions, school closures, and emergency declarations.But now is not the time to panic, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.
Coughing Pope Francis won't attend Lenten retreat; 34 coronavirus deaths in Italy
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
VATICAN CITY — A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing March 1 that he canceled his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
Virus spreads to over 60 countries; France closes the Louvre
TOKYO — The number of countries hit by the coronavirus climbed past 60 Sunday, and infections and deaths continued to mount around the globe, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.In Paris, the Louvre Museum closed, and priests stopped placing sacramental bread in worshippers' mouths.
TOKYO — The number of countries hit by the coronavirus climbed past 60 Sunday, and infections and deaths continued to mount around the globe, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.In Paris, the Louvre Museum closed, and priests stopped placing sacramental bread in worshippers' mouths.
State of emergency: Washington state man 1st in US to die from coronavirus
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday, Feb. 29 after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday, Feb. 29 after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States.
Person with coronavirus in Dane County is now virus-free
MADISON -- The Dane County resident who tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 5 has now had two negative tests and has been released from isolation, officials said on Friday, Feb. 28.Medical officials had been testing this individual every other day for the past several weeks -- and have been feeling better.Officials thanked the person who has had to remain in isolation since the end of January."This person has been nothing but patient and understanding," officials said in a YouTube video released Friday.
MADISON -- The Dane County resident who tested positive for coronavirus on Feb. 5 has now had two negative tests and has been released from isolation, officials said on Friday, Feb. 28.Medical officials had been testing this individual every other day for the past several weeks -- and have been feeling better.Officials thanked the person who has had to remain in isolation since the end of January."This person has been nothing but patient and understanding," officials said in a YouTube video released Friday.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid virus fears
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A cruise ship heading to the Dominican Republic to disembark hundreds of passengers after a 14-day tour was turned away on Thursday because officials feared eight of those aboard showed potential symptoms of the COVID-19 illness caused by the coronavirus, officials announced.A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.Fred.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A cruise ship heading to the Dominican Republic to disembark hundreds of passengers after a 14-day tour was turned away on Thursday because officials feared eight of those aboard showed potential symptoms of the COVID-19 illness caused by the coronavirus, officials announced.A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.Fred.
New US coronavirus case may be 1st from unknown origin
NEW YORK — Health officials have confirmed a new case of coronavirus infection in California that could be a sign that the virus is spreading in a U.S. community.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the case Wednesday night.
NEW YORK — Health officials have confirmed a new case of coronavirus infection in California that could be a sign that the virus is spreading in a U.S. community.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the case Wednesday night.
President Trump names Vice President Pence to lead US response to coronavirus threat
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, and he put his vice president in charge of overseeing the nation's response.President Trump sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S. But he said he was ready to spend “whatever's appropriate,” even if that meant the extra billions of dollars that Democrats have said is necessary to beef up the U.S. response.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, and he put his vice president in charge of overseeing the nation's response.President Trump sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S. But he said he was ready to spend “whatever's appropriate,” even if that meant the extra billions of dollars that Democrats have said is necessary to beef up the U.S. response.
University of Wisconsin cancels study abroad program to South Korea for spring semester
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26 that is has canceled its study abroad program to South Korea for the coming spring semester.A UW spokesperson told our news partners at NBC15.com that the university’s Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division made the call after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised its Warning Level to 3, which warns people to avoid nonessential travel to the Asian nation.Five students were slated to head to Seoul as part of exchanges with Yonsei University and Korea University, officials said.
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26 that is has canceled its study abroad program to South Korea for the coming spring semester.A UW spokesperson told our news partners at NBC15.com that the university’s Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division made the call after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised its Warning Level to 3, which warns people to avoid nonessential travel to the Asian nation.Five students were slated to head to Seoul as part of exchanges with Yonsei University and Korea University, officials said.
President Trump to hold news conference on coronavirus US threat
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.President Trump tweeted that representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others, would join him at the late-afternoon appearance.President Trump and members of the administration have been sending mixed messages about the virus.The CDC on Tuesday warned the American public to prepare for an outbreak of the disease, which has spawned more than 80,000 cases around the world but relatively few so far in the U.S.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.President Trump tweeted that representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others, would join him at the late-afternoon appearance.President Trump and members of the administration have been sending mixed messages about the virus.The CDC on Tuesday warned the American public to prepare for an outbreak of the disease, which has spawned more than 80,000 cases around the world but relatively few so far in the U.S.
Pres. Trump seeks $2.5B to stem coronavirus spread; lawmakers unsure if it’ll be enough
WASHINGTON ─ President Donald Trump is asking Congress for $2.5 billion to prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus nationwide, despite also stating that the United States has everything under control.President Trump said the majority of the funding would be put toward developing quarantine and treatment facilities for those who could potentially have the virus.
WASHINGTON ─ President Donald Trump is asking Congress for $2.5 billion to prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus nationwide, despite also stating that the United States has everything under control.President Trump said the majority of the funding would be put toward developing quarantine and treatment facilities for those who could potentially have the virus.
China reports major drop in new virus cases to 397
BEIJING — China said Saturday the daily count of new virus cases has fallen significantly to 397, with another 109 people dying of the disease, most in the epicenter of Hubei province.The new figures bring the total number of cases in mainland China to 76,288 with 2,345 deaths, as strict quarantine measures and travel bans continue to contain the disease that emerged in China in December and has since spread world-wide.
BEIJING — China said Saturday the daily count of new virus cases has fallen significantly to 397, with another 109 people dying of the disease, most in the epicenter of Hubei province.The new figures bring the total number of cases in mainland China to 76,288 with 2,345 deaths, as strict quarantine measures and travel bans continue to contain the disease that emerged in China in December and has since spread world-wide.
Reason to be hopeful even as coronavirus death toll rises over 2K, experts say
WASHINGTON – As the global coronavirus death toll grows past 2,000, Dr.
WASHINGTON – As the global coronavirus death toll grows past 2,000, Dr.
Amid coronavirus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage
NEW YORK -- Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice.
NEW YORK -- Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice.