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.
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.