L.A. County sees increase in cases

L.A. County sees increase in cases

A man with an underlying medical condition became the second person to die of the coronavirus in Los Angeles County, officials announced Thursday, and the total number of confirmed cases rose by 40 overnight to 230. The man who died was between 30 and 50 years old, county health officials said at a news conference.

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L.A. orders all nonessential businesses closed, bans public gatherings of any size

L.A. orders all nonessential businesses closed, bans public gatherings of any size

In a dramatic bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County and city officials announced new orders Thursday that severely restrict public movements. The Los Angeles County order requires all indoor malls, shopping centers, playgrounds and nonessential retail businesses to close and prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people in enclosed spaces.

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren’t dangerous. What Is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses were first identified in the 1960s, but we don’t know where they come from. They get their name from their crown-like shape. Sometimes, but not often, a

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Coronavirus Now in All 50 States

Coronavirus Now in All 50 States

News about the coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, is changing rapidly. The respiratory infection, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), is closely related to SARS and MERS. The majority of cases are no longer in China, and the disease has been diagnosed in more than 100 other countries, including the United

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Can Your Pets Get or Give You Coronavirus?

Can Your Pets Get or Give You Coronavirus?

The threat that the virus causing COVID-19 could sicken pets and spread between them and their owners is extremely low, veterinarians say. Concerns about pet illness with COVID-19, and spread between owners and their animals emerged on Feb. 28, when Hong Kong health authorities announced that a dog belonging to a woman sick with COVID-19,

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Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts

Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts

Public health officials have been urging people to prepare — not panic — for the new coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). Those calls took on added urgency as cases of the virus have started to spike in countries outside China. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself right now: Dos and Don’ts for

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