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CDC issues coronavirus warning against nonessential South Korea travel

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning to American travelers Monday against making any unnecessary trips to South Korea coronavirus cases continue to spike there.

South Korea to launch mass coronavirus testing, U.S. pledges $1 billion for vaccine

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South Korea aims to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the center of a surge in coronavirus cases while the United States pledged $2.5 billion to fight the disease, as it spreads rapidly beyond China's borders to Europe and the Middle East.

Hong Kong extends school suspension until April 20 to control spread of virus

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Hong Kong has further extended the suspension of schools until at least April 20 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, authorities in the Asian financial hub said on Tuesday as cases of the disease surged outside China.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, China bans consumption, trade of wild animals, reports say

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China has banned the consumption and trade of wild animals in an effort to halt the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, which is believed to have originated at an animal and seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, according to a Monday report.

South Korea to test 200,000 members of church at centre of coronavirus outbreak

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South Korean health authorities said on Tuesday they aim to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the centre of a surge of new coronavirus cases that has taken the country's tally to 893.

Trump administration seeks $2.5 billion in funds to fight coronavirus

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The Trump administration is asking Congress for $2.5 billion to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus, including more than $1 billion for vaccines, the White House said on Monday.

Factbox: Sport events affected by the coronavirus epidemic

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The following is a list of international sports events affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

Dubai airport suspends flights with Iran, except for Tehran

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Dubai International Airport has suspended all flights to and from the Islamic republic of Iran, with the exception of Tehran, its capital, an airport representative said on Tuesday.

Taiwan passes $2 billion package to soften coronavirus hit to economy

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Taiwan's parliament approved a T$60 billion ($2 billion) package on Tuesday to help cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on its export-reliant economy.

Iran confirms two more coronavirus deaths - media

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Two more Iranians infected with a coronavirus have died, media website Eghtesaonline said on Tuesday, taking to 14 the toll in the Islamic Republic, which has the highest tally of deaths outside China, where the virus emerged late last year.

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims

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Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin-- which has killed 430,000 people in the U.S. over the past two decades--- launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opi…

Coronavirus: Britons returning from northern Italy told to self-isolate

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Anyone returning from north of Pisa is being asked to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms.

Japan urges telecommuting, staggered shifts to curb coronavirus

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The Japanese government on Tuesday urged companies to recommend telecommuting and staggered shifts for workers in a bid to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

Could it become pandemic?

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How likely is coronavirus to go global and become the next pandemic?

Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

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The moves come as the number of cases globally passes 80,000, with fears of a possible pandemic.

South Korea table tennis world championships postponed over virus fears

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Next month's table tennis world championships in South Korea have been postponed until June over health concerns as the east Asian nation grapples with an outbreak of the coronavirus.

Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from coronavirus-hit areas

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A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from areas hit by the new coronavirus.

Battle against coronavirus turns to Italy; Wall Street falls on pandemic fears

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The coronavirus death toll climbed to seven in Italy on Monday and several Middle East countries were dealing with their first infections, sending markets into a tailspin over fears of a global pandemic even as China eased curbs with no new cases reported in B…

Trump's request for $2.5 billion to fight coronavirus 'inadequate', Pelosi says

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U.S. President Donald Trump's request for $2.5 billion in supplemental funds to combat a coronavirus outbreak is "long overdue" and "completely inadequate" to the scale of the emergency, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Soccer: Japan postpones Cup games due to coronavirus concerns

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Japan's J.League says it has postponed seven Levian Cup matches scheduled for Wednesday due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak and is considering postponing all domestic soccer games through the first half of March.

China aviation regulator says flights outside of Hubei to resume gradually

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Flights in China halted in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak will resume gradually as factories and businesses reopen but those to Hubei province, the virus's epicenter, will remain suspended, the country's aviation regulator said on Tuesday.

One of Korean Air's cabin crew tests positive for coronavirus

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One of the cabin crew of Korean Air has tested positive for coronavirus, the airline said on Tuesday, prompting it to shut its office near the Incheon International Airport, where the crew briefing room is located.

Factbox: Latest on coronavirus spreading in China and beyond

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U.S. President Donald Trump will seek $2.5 billion from Congress to fight the coronavirus epidemic and U.S. and South Korean militaries are considering scaling back joint training as the virus spreads in Europe and the Middle East.

Factbox: Airlines suspend flights due to coronavirus outbreak

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Airlines have been suspending flights or modifying service in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Thailand reports two new virus cases, bringing total to 37

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Thailand confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus, a senior health official said, bringing the total infections in the country to 37.

All 16 of Vietnam's coronavirus sufferers cured

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All 16 people in Vietnam infected with a new coronavirus have been cured, the health ministry said on Tuesday, adding that no new cases have been recorded since Feb. 13.

What is skin cancer? How to spot the signs and when to seek help

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What is skin cancer?

Coronavirus: World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO

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But the UN health body says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic.

Diamond Princess coronavirus quarantine was 'not perfect,' Japanese health officials say

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Some medical experts who helped on the ship have said the quarantine was poorly managed.

Could coronavirus become a pandemic? What to know about the classification

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World health leaders have warned the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has "pandemic potential." But was is a pandemic?

Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report

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"If health has stopped improving, that means society has stopped improving," author of report says.

WHO says coronavirus 'absolutely' has potential for pandemic status as Italy, Iran brace for surge

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WHO has not found "uncontained global spread" of the virus, and has noted a steady decline in new cases in China, where more than 77,000 people have been sickened by COVID-19 and an additional 2,600 have died.

Some human coronaviruses can live on surfaces for 9 days, study finds

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The novel coronavirus that's sickened nearly 80,000 people globally and killed some 2,600 may be able to live on surfaces - namely metal, glass or plastic - for up to nine days - if it resembles some of its other human coronavirus-causing "cousins," that is.

Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

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From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.

Too much of a good thing may lead to too much of a liver as well

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Researchers suggest that prolonged exposure to a pair of antioxidant proteins may contribute to enlargement of the liver and fatty liver diseases.

With New Hotspots, Coronavirus on Verge of Pandemic

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Pandemics are more severe than outbreaks or epidemics. It's a term that signals that a disease is a threat to the entire world. While public health officials seemed to downplay the significance of attaching the word to COVID-19, there's no doubt about its imp…

The flu has killed more than 100 kids this year: CDC

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More than 100 children have died of the flu this season, according to recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates.

Pot Use Among Seniors Nearly Doubled in 3 Years

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The proportion of folks 65 and older who use pot stands at 4.2%, up from 2.4% in 2015, according to figures from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

How cancer cells stiff-arm normal environmental cues to consume energy

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Using human lung cancer cells, researchers have uncovered how cells in general modulate their energy consumption based on their surroundings and, furthermore, how cancer cells override those cues to maximize energy use.

Social determinant screening not enough to capture patients at risk of utility shut-off

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Researchers have found that only a fraction of patients at risk of having their utilities shut off were identified through social determinants of health (SDOH) screening. The research showed that among the patients who received a utility protection letter in 2…

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