Saturday, February 29, 2020

What symptoms to be on the lookout for and how to protect yourself from coronavirus

As the United States recorded its first coronavirus death -- and the number of infections grows worldwide -- many people are wondering what symptoms to be on the lookout for and how to protect themselves.


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Washington state investigating possible coronavirus outbreak at a nursing facility

Washington state health officials are investigating a possible outbreak of coronavirus at a long-term nursing facility in which two people tested positive for the disease.


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Officials in Washington discuss the first death from coronavirus in the United States.


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The surgeon general wants Americans to stop buying face masks

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams says Americans should stop buying face masks over fears of coronavirus.


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Who’s on the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force


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How Does the Coronavirus Compare to the Flu?


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HHS Secretary Alex Azar tells reporters that the risk for contracting coronavirus remains low in the US.


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How Prepared Is the U.S. for a Coronavirus Outbreak?


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Health care braces for shortages of supplies due to coronavirus

The US Food and Drug Administration is aware of "spot shortages," but nothing widespread yet, of medical devices due to the coronavirus epidemic. Of particular concern are personal protective equipment such as masks, respirators, gloves and surgical gowns.


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Surgeon General Urges the Public to Stop Buying Masks


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Make-A-Wish helped a 10-year-old superhero stop a bank robbery and rescue someone from a burning building

Many kids dream of meeting their heroes. But 10-year-old Gaige Pike from Florida wanted to be a hero — specifically, a crime-fighting robot.


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There are at least 4 coronavirus cases in the US that are not travel-related, officials say

There are now at least four US coronavirus cases without any related travel history, health officials say.


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