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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, announced on Wednesday a new case of the COVID-19 disease in California, a diagnosis that was delayed because testing wasn't done immediately.

CDC has fixed issue delaying coronavirus testing in U.S., health officials say

February 27, 2020 10:58 AM

A problem with one ingredient in test kits that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention distributed to labs around the U.S. had created a frustrating bottleneck.

Coronavirus has yet to sicken American health workers, as it has in China. But deaths of hospital workers in Asia have heightened scrutiny of the U.S. health care system's ability to protect people on the front line.

As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures

February 26, 2020 7:28 PM

By Yuki Noguchi

The plight of Chinese health care workers contracting the coronavirus has prompted frontline medical staff in the U.S. to wonder if they're protected. Hospitals say they're taking steps to prepare.

Stocking up on medical supplies and food could be helpful if the new coronavirus spreads in your community and you want to avoid store lines where you could be at risk of infection from others.

A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus

February 26, 2020 6:03 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.

A Delta Airlines plane.

Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

February 26, 2020 1:32 PM

By The Associated Press

Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at least April 30. The airline will also reduce the number of flights from Korea to Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle.

President Trump, pictured in New Delhi on Tuesday, will hold a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the threat of coronavirus.

Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

February 26, 2020 12:27 PM

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.

A pedestrian walks past a display promoting the Olympics.

Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

February 26, 2020 8:20 AM

By The Associated Press

After a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of COVID-19, the Tokyo organizing committee CEO said "our basic thoughts are that we will go ahead with the Olympic and Paralympic Games as scheduled."

Trump speaks at a news conference as Pence listens.

Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

February 26, 2020 8:03 AM

By Vanessa Romo

"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities

Workers disinfect subway trains against coronavirus in Tehran, Iran.

Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

February 26, 2020 4:00 AM

As the new coronavirus has spread in Iran and parts of Europe, Minnesota health officials say it's only a matter of time before the state sees its first confirmed case. Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is prepared to deal with COVID-19.

Dr. Andre Kalil, of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Study begins in U.S. to test possible coronavirus treatment

February 25, 2020 4:40 PM

By The Associated Press

The first clinical trial in the U.S. of a possible coronavirus treatment is underway in Nebraska and is eventually expected to include 400 patients at 50 locations around the world.

A woman wearing a face mask passes a Public Health England sign.

COVID-19 brings disinformation war to health care

February 25, 2020 3:13 PM

By Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

The director of the World Health Organization recently said, “we’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic,” when it comes to the COVID-19 coronavirus.