As Coronavirus In China Wanes, Italy, South Korea See Brunt Of Epidemic The United Kingdom's health minister has also been diagnosed with coronavirus – one of nearly 400 confirmed cases in that country, as Turkey on Wednesday announced its first case. Scott Neuman
WHO: Everyone Should Learn To Recognize Coronavirus Symptoms As more coronavirus cases are reported, people experiencing symptoms may wonder: Do I have it? Until testing becomes more widely available, these people may not get a definitive answer. Maria Godoy
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Reported Coast To Coast New York has implemented a containment zone around New Rochelle, where coronavirus cases have been diagnosed. In Washington state, employees at 10 long-term care facilities have tested positive. Brian Mann
State benefits could cover Washington workers affected by COVID-19 illness Washington workers who have been affected by COVID-19 may qualify for paid sick leave. Here's what you need to know. Ruby de Luna
2 Seattle schools closed amid district's first confirmed COVID-19 case Aki Kurose will be closed indefinitely beginning Wednesday, March 11 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Cleveland STEM High School will close for one day of cleaning. Liz Brazile
Life During Coronavirus: What Different Countries Are Doing To Stop The Spread From a nationwide "red zone" to travel restrictions to school closures, governments around the globe are taking steps to try to slow the spread of the outbreak. Laurel Wamsley
You Have A Fever And A Dry Cough. Now What? Whether your mild or moderate symptoms mean you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19 doesn't change the medical advice right now. Stay home, rest, and call or email your doctor if symptoms worsen. Selena Simmons-Duffin
How The Painstaking Work Of Contact Tracing Can Slow The Spread Of An Outbreak It involves making a very long list and a LOT of phone calls. Disease detection is drudgery but it's vital to public health. Keren Landman
Why Taller Grass Can Be Bad News For Grasshoppers Grass on the prairie is growing taller because there's now more carbon dioxide in the air. Paradoxically, though, this might be hurting wildlife, because the grass is less nutritious. Dan Charles
Proactive School Closings Can Stem Disease Spread — But Causes Its Own Worries Closing schools could slow the spread of coronavirus — but school leaders worry closure comes with its own risks, especially for kids who depend on school meals and whose parents can't take off work. Cory Turner
