Richard Harris
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Health
In Defense Of Coronavirus Testing Strategy, Administration Cited Retracted Study
When pressed on why the U.S. didn't import coronavirus tests after the CDC's effort ran into trouble, government officials drew on a study that had been retracted.
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Health
FACT CHECK: Testing Should Take Place Wherever There Are Cases Despite Trump's View
Trump said he doesn't think testing needs to happen in entire states in the Midwest. But there are cases in all 50 states, and to stop the spread, testing needs to take place.
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Politics
U.S. Expands Europe Travel Ban To U.K. And Ireland
President Trump and administration officials announced an expansion of a ban on travel from Europe to include the U.K. and Ireland.
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National
21 Test Positive For Coronavirus On Cruise Ship Off California Coast
Passengers in limbo on the ship will be brought ashore to a military base and quarantined as necessary. At least 21 people on the ship are infected with the coronavirus, including 19 crew members.
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National
Seattle Announces Dramatic New Guidelines To Halt Coronavirus Spread
Seattle and King County, Wash. have announced new recommendations to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. There have been 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the area.
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Health
How A Coronavirus Blood Test Could Solve Some Medical Mysteries
Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.
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Politics
Trump Puts Vice President Pence In Charge Of Coronavirus Response
President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response.
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Global Health
Why Is The WHO Not Calling The Coronavirus A Pandemic?
The COVID-19 virus has spread in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, but the World Health Organization is holding off on calling it a pandemic, at least for now.
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Health
H1N1 Was The Last Pandemic. Here's Why COVID-19 Isn't Yet In That Category
The new coronavirus disease has been diagnosed in 28 countries, and new outbreaks are worrisome. But the World Health Organization sees some encouraging trends.
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Global Health
Officials Report Huge Jump In Coronavirus Cases In 1 Chinese Province
Health officials say the cases increased in China's Hubei province. That comes as scientists there have changed the definition of who has the disease know as COVID-19.