The virus is a unique blend of three lineages: one similar to strains found in European and Asian birds, the H1N1 strain that caused the 2009 pandemic, and a North American H1N1 that has genes from avian, human, and pig influenza viruses. Keep Reading
The forecast shows 179,106 deaths (with a range of 159,497 to 213,715). Those numbers drop to 146,047 (with a range of 140,849 to 153,438), if at least 95 percent of people wear masks in public. Keep Reading
Considering just CV19, there is a common issue amongst the various models, that being an elevated standard deviation amongst the individual data points, resulting in increased error in the output. Keep Reading
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people are fearful of one big thing but this may in fact be the perfect time to look at how we are often overly afraid of certain dangers, and not scared enough by others. Keep Reading
From exploiting the economic impact and unstable regions to promoting bioterror, groups have latched onto COVID-19. Keep Reading
When Dr. Farzad Mostashari was the assistant commissioner for the New York City Department of Health in the early 2000s, he did something unprecedented. Keep Reading
The calculus of lives lost in the U.S. versus putting the U.S. workforce back to work is exceptionally difficult. Keep Reading
Steven Merrill, head of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Section, discusses scams and crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Merrill gave the latest information on the schemes the FBI is investigating and tips on how to protect yourself. Keep Reading
FEMA is leading the way on the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to confront COVID-19 by carrying out an approach that is locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. Keep Reading
Iceni Diagnostics is developing a new approach that identifies the virus - not by its genetic code, which can mutate, but by using its reliance on chains of sugars which are constant and unchangeable. Keep Reading
China, which has largely recovered from the pandemic that started within its borders and remains weakened by the outbreak, has begun to leverage this global crisis to divert attention from its early failures preventing the virus's spread. Keep Reading
INFOGRAPHIC: With an event as chaotic as a pandemic, federal departments activate their responsibilities to bring order to the response and cover the bases in protecting the American people. Keep Reading
Although we learn more about this virus every day, much of that data is preliminary, imprecise, or potentially inaccurate. Keep Reading
The Faith-Based Information Sharing & Analysis Organization says houses of worship should "assess the evolving threat to their places and people and consider appropriate actions to mitigate risk." Keep Reading
Vessels or masters that do not immediately report illness or death among passengers or crew may face delays and disruption to passenger and cargo operations including a requirement to return to the previous port after sailing. Keep Reading
The terror group's claimed provinces and active cells aren't all operating in virus-free lands: While West and Central Africa remain mostly untouched, cases have been reported in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, the Philippines and Indonesia. Keep Reading
CDC's Redfield tells lawmakers "over 4 million tests now have entered the market" but "the test isn't the whole answer." Keep Reading
The player is the Jazz's Rudy Gobert, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. That led to Utah's game at Oklahoma City being postponed just before tipoff. Keep Reading
The coronavirus toll linked to a Biogen management meeting in Boston has now jumped to 70 people infected in Massachusetts — with an investment bank in New York City alerting hundreds more about the viral risk. Keep Reading
Tedros said several countries have demonstrated the ability to suppress and control the outbreak, but he scolded other world leaders for failing to act quickly enough or drastically enough to contain the spread. Keep Reading