by Jim Heath | Mar 1, 2020 | Headlines, Health
The global coronavirus death toll has hit 3,000 following a sudden spike in Italian cases. Five fatalities were announced in Italy today, taking its death toll to 34 as infection continues to cripple the country’s northern regions. Total patient numbers rose to...
by Jim Heath | Feb 29, 2020 | Headlines, Health
Fears are mounting for 50 staff and residents at a nursing facility in Washington state after they have shown coronavirus symptoms, on the same day that the US had its first confirmed coronavirus death. Fifty-two staff and residents of the nursing facility where two...
by Jim Heath | Feb 28, 2020 | Headlines, Health
Corona — Latin for “crown” — is one of the most popular beer brands, and its labels are aptly adorned with a golden crown. But the link between the word “corona” and a global epidemic has led to questions about whether or not Corona is in for a...
by Jim Heath | Feb 27, 2020 | Economy, Headlines, Health
U.S. stock indexes plunged dramatically yet again today, as the rapid spread of the coronavirus outside China deepens investor worries about growth and corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 1,190.95 points, or 4.42 percent, to 25,766.64, the...
by Jim Heath | Feb 27, 2020 | Headlines, Health
The White House moved today to tighten control of coronavirus messaging by government health officials and scientists, directing them to coordinate all statements and public appearance with the office of Vice President Mike Pence. Pence does not have a health or...
