Coronavirus fear: PM Johnson says extensive preparations underway as UK markets plunge
By Kylie MacLellan and William James LONDON (Reuters) – Coronavirus fears pushed British...
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Germany reports first two deaths from coronavirus
By Matthias Inverardi and Michael Nienaber BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany confirmed its first two deaths from the coronavirus on Monday and the overall number of new infections rose by more than 200, in the latest signs that...
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Germany reports more than 200 new coronavirus cases: Robert Koch Institute
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany on Monday reported 210 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus,...
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U.S. coronavirus threat fuels demand for traditional herbal remedies
By Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City acupuncturist and herbalist Clayton Shiu...
Read MoreHologic gets U.S. funding for coronavirus test kit
(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday it will provide financial aid to Hologic Inc to develop a coronavirus diagnostic kit that would be able to process up to 1,000 tests in 24 hours....
Read MoreSlovenia sets border checks with Italy against coronavirus, aid to firms
LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – Slovenia will start health checks along the border with Italy and at Ljubljana airport to stem the spread of coronavirus and will spend one billion euros to help companies likely to suffer a loss of...
Read MoreBias and stereotyping may limit minority participation in clinical trials
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – – Clinical trials need diverse patients to show whether a new treatment is likely to work in the broader population, but researchers’ biases may be one reason minority...
Read MoreHousing aid tied to fewer asthma emergencies for kids living in poverty
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – – Low-income children may have fewer asthma emergencies when their families receive housing subsidies that free up cash for health expenses, a U.S. study suggests. Among kids who...
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Confirmed coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises; U.S. cases near 550
By Susan Cornwell and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Older Americans,...
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Slovakia bans public events, quarantines people returning from coronavirus-affected countries
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – The Slovak government has ordered a 14-day ban on all cultural,...
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Saudi Arabia to fine people up to $133,000 for hiding health details on entry
By Alaa Swilam DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will impose a fine of up to 500,000 riyals...
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EU leaders to hold crisis teleconference to tackle coronavirus
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders will hold emergency talks...
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Number of confirmed UK coronavirus cases rises to 319, health ministry says
LONDON (Reuters) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom has risen...
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U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 19, New York declares emergency
By Jonathan Allen and Kevin Donnellan (Reuters) – Two more people succumbed to the novel...
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GSK’s HIV combo treatment meets main goal in late-stage study
(Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline PLC’s unit ViiV Healthcare said on Monday its two-drug...
Read MoreFirst coronavirus case detected at EU Commission
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A first case of coronavirus has been detected among staff at the European Commission, a spokeswoman said on Monday. The woman came back from Italy and has been in quarantine since last week, an EU...
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China reports no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases outside epicenter
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mainland China reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus...
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Trump’s focus on coronavirus numbers could backfire, health experts say
By Jeff Mason and Steve Holland WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President...
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Health Secretary says U.S. working aggressively on coronavirus, after markets drop
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said President Donald Trump’s...
Read MoreSwedish central banker tests positive for new coronavirus
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s Central Bank said on Monday that one of its rate-setting board members, Deputy Governor Martin Floden, had tested positive for the new coronavirus. The Riksbank said a statement that...
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