Global cases: More than 242,000 Global deaths: At least 9,800 US cases: At least 13,000 US deaths: At least 176 All data above is provided by Johns Hopkins University. All times below are in Eastern time. 7:14 pm: Blue Cross Blue Shield offering free telehealth for members Blue Cross Blue Shield said they are expanding
Continue Reading...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.
Continue Reading...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.
Continue Reading...Colton Underwood, Idris Elba, Tom Hanks &More Stars Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Despite their best efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus, some of the biggest celebrities – like Colton Underwood, Tom Hanks, Idris Elba and more – have come down with the sickness. (UPDATE 3/20/20, 6:14 P.M. ET): Right after Colton Underwood revealed his positive coronavirus test, Andy Cohen sadly had the same news to
Continue Reading...Andy Cohen Reveals He Tested PositiveFor Coronavirus & Bravo Stars Are‘Praying’ For Him
Despite being under ‘self-quarantine’ for a few days, Andy Cohen shocked fans with news of his positive coronavirus test on March 20. He revealed where this leaves production of his talk show, ‘WWHL.’ Sadly, the first Bravo star to reveal a positive coronavirus test is also one of the biggest. Andy Cohen, 51, shared the
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts
With cases in 42 states and the District of Columbia, coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) is spreading rapidly in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself right now: Dos and Don’ts for Everyone DO wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, several times a day. Use soap
Continue Reading...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
Continue Reading...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,
Continue Reading...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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