U.K. authorities boost quarantine powers as coronavirus spreads
"This measure will rightly make it easier for health professionals to help keep people safe across the country," officials say.
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Latest rise in virus cases total casts doubt on containment measures
In China, more than 40,000 people have been infected and at least 908 have died, surpassing the number who lost their lives in the SARS epidemic of 2003.
Transcript: Cui Tiankai on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ambassador Cui Tiankai that aired Sunday, February 9, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Chinese ambassador dismisses coronavirus theories as "absolutely crazy"
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tianki called fringe theories about the origins of the coronavirus "absolutely crazy."
Coronavirus death toll surpasses 2003 SARS epidemic
Planes carrying about 300 Americans from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China have arrived in the U.S.
61 passengers on a quarantined cruise ship have coronavirus
Some 3,700 passengers and workers, including three Americans, remain confined to the Diamond Princess.
Panic buying empties store shelves in Hong Kong
While officials insist quarantine won't disrupt the flow of goods from mainland China, shoppers aren't taking chances.
KFC tries "contactless" food delivery in China to ease virus fears
Food deliverers are required to stand at least 10 feet away from their customers to avoid face-to-face contact.
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Federal Reserve: Coronavirus could sicken global economy
Central bank warns of economic fallout from epidemic, but says U.S. remains on track for solid growth.
China urged to shut down wild animal markets amid coronavirus
"It is hard to design more perfect conditions for new viruses to emerge than market systems such as that in Wuhan," the Wildlife Conservation Society said.
Pangolins are possible coronavirus hosts, scientists say
Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy in China and they are one of the most trafficked animals in the world.
Cruise ship passengers screened for coronavirus in New Jersey
According to Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, four of them were sent to area hospitals for additional testing.
Coronavirus death toll tops 600 as number of cases passes 31,000
Roughly 300 more Americans were flown out of Wuhan, the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak, on two chartered planes.
China's workers crash chat and video conference tools
Chinese version of WhatsApp crashed after millions of users tried to get work done during the coronavirus lockdown.
Baby tests positive for coronavirus 30 hours after birth
The mother tested positive for coronavirus when she was pregnant, said doctors in Wuhan, China.
Doctor who sounded the alarm on coronavirus dies of it
Dr. Li Wenliang, who was threatened by Chinese officials after warning fellow clinicians of the virus in December, has died of the coronavirus.
What we don't know about the coronavirus
After more than 500 deaths, there are still many unknowns.
Coronavirus spreads to Wisconsin, raising number of U.S. cases to 12
Hundreds more Americans evacuated from the city at the center of the outbreak in China have arrived in California and will be under quarantine for two weeks.
Coronavirus dents movie box offices in China
Ticket sales to Disney's "Mulan," which is set in China and is expected to hit theaters there in March, could suffer.
UPS and pilots to make China flights voluntary
Accord between labor group and shipping giant comes in response to pilot safety concerns over the deadly coronavirus.
United, American suspend Hong Kong flights as demand drops
The airlines said they're suspending flights to Hong Kong because of weak demand as the coronavirus spreads.
Hundreds more Americans evacuated from virus epicenter in China
Beijing will let an international team of experts, including Americans, into the country to help fight the virus that has now infected more than 24,000 people.
Doctor told to keep quiet after sounding alarm on coronavirus
Li Wenliang was threatened by his government to stop "making false comments."
Macau shutters casinos over coronavirus fears
The suspension in the world's largest gambling center will impact casinos owned by Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France sees more protests
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U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
