China counts 170 virus deaths, new countries find infections
BEIJING — China on Thursday raised the death toll to 170 and more countries reported infections from a new virus, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China's worst-hit region returned home to medical tests and even isolation.India and the Philippines reported their first cases, a traveler and a student who had both been in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the first illnesses appeared in December.
BEIJING — China on Thursday raised the death toll to 170 and more countries reported infections from a new virus, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China's worst-hit region returned home to medical tests and even isolation.India and the Philippines reported their first cases, a traveler and a student who had both been in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the first illnesses appeared in December.
School in Tosa taking precaution against coronavirus, student being kept in isolation
WAUWATOSA -- The coronavirus has killed more than 130 people across the world.
WAUWATOSA -- The coronavirus has killed more than 130 people across the world.
Wisconsin healthcare professionals taking precautions to contain Wuhan coronavirus
GLENDALE -- The total number of confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases worldwide is climbing rapidly -- surpassing 6,000 with more than 130 deaths.
GLENDALE -- The total number of confirmed Wuhan coronavirus cases worldwide is climbing rapidly -- surpassing 6,000 with more than 130 deaths.
'Rapidly evolving situation:' 7 people now tested for coronavirus in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- There is new information on coronavirus testing in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- There is new information on coronavirus testing in Wisconsin.
State health agency responds to coronavirus outbreak, begins testing 5 people
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Monday, Jan. 27 testing is in process for five people for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the state.Results are pending on these cases.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on Monday, Jan. 27 testing is in process for five people for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the state.Results are pending on these cases.
US stocks tumble amid global sell-off; Dow falls 430
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tumbled following a sell-off in markets in Europe and Japan Monday after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a deadly new virus that threatens to crimp global economic growth.The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each fell more than 1%, giving up a significant portion of their gains for January.
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tumbled following a sell-off in markets in Europe and Japan Monday after China announced a sharp rise in cases of a deadly new virus that threatens to crimp global economic growth.The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each fell more than 1%, giving up a significant portion of their gains for January.
California health officials confirm 4th US case of Wuhan coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth U.S. case of the new pneumonia-like virus from China.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Sunday the infected person presented themselves for care once they noticed that they were not feeling well and is currently receiving medical attention.The person is a returning traveler from Wuhan City, China.
LOS ANGELES — Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth U.S. case of the new pneumonia-like virus from China.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Sunday the infected person presented themselves for care once they noticed that they were not feeling well and is currently receiving medical attention.The person is a returning traveler from Wuhan City, China.
Outbreak casts pall over China new year as deaths surpass 40
BEIJING — China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.The National Health Commission reported a jump in the number of people infected with the virus to 1,287 with 41 deaths.
BEIJING — China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.The National Health Commission reported a jump in the number of people infected with the virus to 1,287 with 41 deaths.
CDC says Chicago woman is second coronavirus case in US
CHICAGO, Illinois -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Chicago.Authorities believe case is travel-related and the Chicago woman, in her 60s, came in through O’Hare International Airport on Jan. 13.The woman is hospitalized in isolation.
CHICAGO, Illinois -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Chicago.Authorities believe case is travel-related and the Chicago woman, in her 60s, came in through O’Hare International Airport on Jan. 13.The woman is hospitalized in isolation.
China confirms 1st death outside epicenter of viral outbreak
BEIJING — China's National Health Commission says the number of cases of a new respiratory virus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths.The update Friday morning also confirmed the first death outside the central province of Hubei.The health commission in Hebei, a northern province bordering Beijing, said an 80-year-old man died after showing symptoms upon his return from a two-month stay in Wuhan to see relatives.Wuhan is the capital of Hubei and has been the epicenter of the outbreak of the coronavirus first detected last month.Chinese authorities Thursday moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period.The open-ended lockdowns are unmatched in size, embracing more people than New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago put together.The train station and airport in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, were shut down, and ferry, subway and bus service was halted.
BEIJING — China's National Health Commission says the number of cases of a new respiratory virus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths.The update Friday morning also confirmed the first death outside the central province of Hubei.The health commission in Hebei, a northern province bordering Beijing, said an 80-year-old man died after showing symptoms upon his return from a two-month stay in Wuhan to see relatives.Wuhan is the capital of Hubei and has been the epicenter of the outbreak of the coronavirus first detected last month.Chinese authorities Thursday moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period.The open-ended lockdowns are unmatched in size, embracing more people than New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago put together.The train station and airport in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, were shut down, and ferry, subway and bus service was halted.
UW-Platteville monitors 6 students for coronavirus who just returned from Wuhan, China
PLATTEVILLE -- The University of Wisconsin Platteville is monitoring six of its students who recently from Wuhan, China on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
PLATTEVILLE -- The University of Wisconsin Platteville is monitoring six of its students who recently from Wuhan, China on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Health officials monitor outbreak of coronavirus, worry it will 'become more virulent'
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China
Health officials around the world are keeping a close watch on an outbreak of a new virus in China.
Health officials around the world are keeping a close watch on an outbreak of a new virus in China.
CDC announces 1st US case of Wuhan coronavirus in Washington state
SEATTLE -- The first case of Wuhan coronavirus was reported in the United States, in Washington state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, Jan. 21.The novel virus, which was first identified in December in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 300 people and killed six, in an outbreak that has been reported in five countries -- now including the United States.Health officials identified the infected person as a man in his 30s from Snohomish County, Washington.The man recently traveled to China and arrived back in Seattle on Jan. 15.The CDC said the risk to the general public is low.
SEATTLE -- The first case of Wuhan coronavirus was reported in the United States, in Washington state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, Jan. 21.The novel virus, which was first identified in December in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 300 people and killed six, in an outbreak that has been reported in five countries -- now including the United States.Health officials identified the infected person as a man in his 30s from Snohomish County, Washington.The man recently traveled to China and arrived back in Seattle on Jan. 15.The CDC said the risk to the general public is low.
China's Xi says coronavirus outbreak must be taken seriously
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that it's “extremely crucial” to take every possible measure to combat a new coronavirus that has infected 217 people in the country.His remarks, cited by state broadcaster CCTV, came the same day that the country reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected by the novel form of viral pneumonia, including the first cases in the capital.The outbreak comes as the country enters its busiest travel period, when millions board trains and planes for the Lunar New Year holidays.“The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan and other places must be taken seriously,” Xi said, according to CCTV. “Party committees, governments and relevant departments at all levels should put people's lives and health first.”They should “ensure that the masses have a quiet, peaceful and joyous Spring Festival,” he added.Health authorities in the central city of Wuhan, where the viral pneumonia appears to have originated, said an additional 136 cases have been confirmed in the city, which now has a total of 198 infected patients.
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that it's “extremely crucial” to take every possible measure to combat a new coronavirus that has infected 217 people in the country.His remarks, cited by state broadcaster CCTV, came the same day that the country reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected by the novel form of viral pneumonia, including the first cases in the capital.The outbreak comes as the country enters its busiest travel period, when millions board trains and planes for the Lunar New Year holidays.“The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan and other places must be taken seriously,” Xi said, according to CCTV. “Party committees, governments and relevant departments at all levels should put people's lives and health first.”They should “ensure that the masses have a quiet, peaceful and joyous Spring Festival,” he added.Health authorities in the central city of Wuhan, where the viral pneumonia appears to have originated, said an additional 136 cases have been confirmed in the city, which now has a total of 198 infected patients.