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February 24, 2020 7:22 AM

Global markets plunge as virus cases spread beyond Asia

South Korea, Iran and Italy reported a large jump in new cases, potentially disrupting the world economy more deeply than expected.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2020 6:59 AM

Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast

The leader of the World Health Organization says the recent developments have shown "just how quickly a new virus can spread around the world and cause widespread fear and disruption."

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2020 1:26 PM

Officials scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran and Italy

Health officials are on high alert over the global spread of the illness that has infected nearly 77,000 people in China, with more than 2,400 deaths tied to the virus.

by Bobby Allyn

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February 22, 2020 4:13 PM

Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.

by Colin Dwyer

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February 21, 2020 12:30 PM

Fake facts are flying about coronavirus. Now there's a plan to debunk them

Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.

by Malaka Gharib

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February 20, 2020 12:38 PM

AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

A wide share of Americans are at least moderately confident in United States health officials’ ability to handle emerging viruses. The findings are encouraging to health experts who want people to get their flu shots while also staying informed about efforts to contain the new virus.

by The Associated Press

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February 20, 2020 10:24 AM

Coronavirus is contagious, but kids seem less vulnerable so far

A small study from China finds infected babies have only mild symptoms. And a study of pregnant women who were infected with the virus evaluates whether it can be passed on to their babies.

by Allison Aubrey

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February 20, 2020 4:00 AM

Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

After a visit to his parents in Wuhan, China, unexpectedly turned upside down because of the novel coronavirus, Yulin Yin was cleared to leave quarantine in California and arrived in Minnesota Wednesday.

by Brandt Williams

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February 19, 2020 3:10 PM

Coronavirus update: Diamond Princess passengers leave ship as expert slams quarantine

A total of 621 people from the cruise ship have now been confirmed to have COVID-19 — or about 20 percent of the 3,011 people who had been tested for the coronavirus disease as of Wednesday.

by Bill Chappell

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February 19, 2020 11:53 AM

The wide-ranging ways in which COVID-19 is hurting global business

Some factories are beginning to reopen, but labor shortages continue. In a recent poll of U.S. companies by Shanghai's American Chamber of Commerce, 78 percent said they lack staff to resume full production.

by Emily Feng and Amy Cheng

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