China reports coronavirus death toll rises to 811, surpassing SARS
BEIJING — Mainland China reported the coronavirus death toll has risen to 811, surpassing SARS fatalities in the 2002-2003 outbreak.China's National Health Commission on Sunday, Feb. 9 said the total cases of the new virus increased to 37,198.The outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, killed 774 people and infected more than 8,000 worldwide.
BEIJING — Mainland China reported the coronavirus death toll has risen to 811, surpassing SARS fatalities in the 2002-2003 outbreak.China's National Health Commission on Sunday, Feb. 9 said the total cases of the new virus increased to 37,198.The outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, killed 774 people and infected more than 8,000 worldwide.
722 total deaths: Anger, virus cases grow in China
BEIJING — The number of confirmed cases of the new virus has risen again in China while fatalities increased to 722 on Saturday, as the ruling Communist Party faced anger and recriminations from the public over the death of a doctor who was threatened by police after trying to sound the alarm about the disease over a month ago.The government announced that another 3,399 people had been diagnosed over the last 24 hours, reversing two days of declines, and raising the total accumulated number of cases on the mainland to 34,546.Cruise ship passengers faced more woe as Japan reported three more cases for a total of 64 on one quarantined vessel and turned away another.
BEIJING — The number of confirmed cases of the new virus has risen again in China while fatalities increased to 722 on Saturday, as the ruling Communist Party faced anger and recriminations from the public over the death of a doctor who was threatened by police after trying to sound the alarm about the disease over a month ago.The government announced that another 3,399 people had been diagnosed over the last 24 hours, reversing two days of declines, and raising the total accumulated number of cases on the mainland to 34,546.Cruise ship passengers faced more woe as Japan reported three more cases for a total of 64 on one quarantined vessel and turned away another.
Expert on infectious diseases weighs in on coronavirus: 'Death rate is still fairly low'
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has started shipping test kits to detect the Wuhan coronavirus to select U.S. and international laboratories.
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has started shipping test kits to detect the Wuhan coronavirus to select U.S. and international laboratories.
China opens new hospitals for virus patients, deaths top 560
BEIJING — China finished building a second new hospital Thursday to isolate and treat patients infected with the new coronavirus and moved people with milder symptoms into makeshift quarantine centers at sports arenas, exhibition halls and other public spaces.
BEIJING — China finished building a second new hospital Thursday to isolate and treat patients infected with the new coronavirus and moved people with milder symptoms into makeshift quarantine centers at sports arenas, exhibition halls and other public spaces.
DHS officials confirm 1st case of coronavirus in Wisconsin, patient in 'home isolation'
MADISON -- Officials have confirmed that a Dane County resident, who recently returned from China, tested positive for the coronavirus.
MADISON -- Officials have confirmed that a Dane County resident, who recently returned from China, tested positive for the coronavirus.
China coronavirus deaths rise to 563, 28K+ confirmed cases
BEIJING — China on Thursday reported 73 more deaths from a new virus, raising its total to 563, as the World Health Organization appealed for more funds to help countries battle the spread of the disease that led health officials in Asia to quarantine two cruise ships with some 5,400 people on board.The ships in Japan and Hong Kong are caught up in a global health emergency that seems to worsen by the day.The director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, asked for $675 million to help countries address the expected spread of the virus.
BEIJING — China on Thursday reported 73 more deaths from a new virus, raising its total to 563, as the World Health Organization appealed for more funds to help countries battle the spread of the disease that led health officials in Asia to quarantine two cruise ships with some 5,400 people on board.The ships in Japan and Hong Kong are caught up in a global health emergency that seems to worsen by the day.The director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, asked for $675 million to help countries address the expected spread of the virus.
Roth family soon to return to Neenah, waiting departure from China amid coronavirus outbreak
NEENAH -- The Roth family from Neenah boarded a plane in Wuhan, China Tuesday, Feb. 4 -- the epicenter of the coronavirus -- set to fly into Riverside, California.
NEENAH -- The Roth family from Neenah boarded a plane in Wuhan, China Tuesday, Feb. 4 -- the epicenter of the coronavirus -- set to fly into Riverside, California.
UW-Platteville students cleared from self-monitoring for coronavirus
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- All known University of Wisconsin-Platteville students who recently traveled to China have surpassed the 14-day incubation period -- and no longer need to self-monitor for coronavirus.In a statement posted online, UW-Platteville indicated it "has enjoyed a 20-year relationship with South Central University for Nationalities in Wuhan, China, and several students and staff were in Wuhan over break.
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- All known University of Wisconsin-Platteville students who recently traveled to China have surpassed the 14-day incubation period -- and no longer need to self-monitor for coronavirus.In a statement posted online, UW-Platteville indicated it "has enjoyed a 20-year relationship with South Central University for Nationalities in Wuhan, China, and several students and staff were in Wuhan over break.
Neenah family secures seats on flight from coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan to US
NEENAH -- Daisy, Abigail, and Adalynn Roth have been stuck in Wuhan, China -- the epicenter of the novel coronavirus.
NEENAH -- Daisy, Abigail, and Adalynn Roth have been stuck in Wuhan, China -- the epicenter of the novel coronavirus.
1st US patient to get new coronavirus out of hospital, recovering
SEATTLE — The man who became the first U.S. patient infected with the new virus from China has left the hospital and said in a statement that he is getting better and looking forward to life returning to normal, according to a statement from the man provided to The Associated Press on Monday.The 35-year-old man thanked his doctors, nurses and other staff at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Seattle, according to the statement from the unidentified man given to the AP by hospital officials.The unidentified man fell sick after returning home from a visit to China and was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 20.
SEATTLE — The man who became the first U.S. patient infected with the new virus from China has left the hospital and said in a statement that he is getting better and looking forward to life returning to normal, according to a statement from the man provided to The Associated Press on Monday.The 35-year-old man thanked his doctors, nurses and other staff at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Seattle, according to the statement from the unidentified man given to the AP by hospital officials.The unidentified man fell sick after returning home from a visit to China and was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 20.
Philippines reports 1st coronavirus death outside of China
BEIJING — The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a city that allows only one family member to venture out to buy supplies.The Philippine Department of Health said a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan was admitted on Jan. 25 after experiencing a fever, cough, and sore throat.
BEIJING — The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a city that allows only one family member to venture out to buy supplies.The Philippine Department of Health said a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan was admitted on Jan. 25 after experiencing a fever, cough, and sore throat.
China coronavirus death toll reaches 259; nearly 12K confirmed cases
BEIJING — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for“domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.Beijing criticized Washington’s order barring entry to most foreigners who visited China in the past two weeks.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced similar measures Saturday, following Japan and Singapore.South Korea and India flew hundreds of their citizens out of Wuhan, the city at the center of an area where some 50 million people are prevented from leaving in a sweeping anti-virus effort.
BEIJING — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for“domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.Beijing criticized Washington’s order barring entry to most foreigners who visited China in the past two weeks.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced similar measures Saturday, following Japan and Singapore.South Korea and India flew hundreds of their citizens out of Wuhan, the city at the center of an area where some 50 million people are prevented from leaving in a sweeping anti-virus effort.
WHO says prepare for virus outbreaks; China slams US control
BEIJING — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for “domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.Beijing criticized Washington’s order barring entry to most foreigners who visited China in the past two weeks.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced similar measures on Saturday, following Japan and Singapore.Meanwhile, South Korea and India flew hundreds of their citizens out of Wuhan, the city at the center of an area where some 50 million people are prevented from leaving in a sweeping anti-virus effort.
BEIJING — China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for “domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.Beijing criticized Washington’s order barring entry to most foreigners who visited China in the past two weeks.Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced similar measures on Saturday, following Japan and Singapore.Meanwhile, South Korea and India flew hundreds of their citizens out of Wuhan, the city at the center of an area where some 50 million people are prevented from leaving in a sweeping anti-virus effort.
US declares public health emergency, new entry restrictions due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Donald Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.
WASHINGTON — The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar also announced that President Donald Trump will temporarily bar entry to the U.S. of foreign nationals believed to be a risk of transmitting the virus.
Oak Creek college student just back from Shanghai described mood in SE Asia: 'Everybody is scared'
MILWAUKEE -- Nine people in Wisconsin have now been tested for the Wuhan coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Nine people in Wisconsin have now been tested for the Wuhan coronavirus.
'It's a serious virus:' State health officials urge caution, preparation for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- A state health official says you're at a greater risk of catching the flu than the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- A state health official says you're at a greater risk of catching the flu than the coronavirus.
1 in isolation, 5 still in China: Wauwatosa school taking coronavirus precautions
WAUWATOSA -- A student who recently returned from China is in isolation as a safety measure.
WAUWATOSA -- A student who recently returned from China is in isolation as a safety measure.
UN's World Health Org. declares global emergency over coronavirus from China
BEIJING — The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked tenfold in a week.The U.N. health agency defines an international emergency as an “extraordinary event” that constitutes a risk to other countries and requires a coordinated international response.China first informed WHO about cases of the new virus in late December.
BEIJING — The World Health Organization declared the outbreak sparked by a new virus in China that has been exported to more than a dozen countries as a global emergency Thursday after the number of cases spiked tenfold in a week.The U.N. health agency defines an international emergency as an “extraordinary event” that constitutes a risk to other countries and requires a coordinated international response.China first informed WHO about cases of the new virus in late December.
US reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of new virus
NEW YORK — Health officials Thursday reported the first U.S. case of person-to-person spread of the new virus from China.The individual is married to the Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from a trip to Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak.
NEW YORK — Health officials Thursday reported the first U.S. case of person-to-person spread of the new virus from China.The individual is married to the Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from a trip to Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak.