Medicine
Researchers Rush to Test Coronavirus Vaccine in People
In a big break from protocol, scientists are not waiting to see how well it works in animals first
STAT
Public Health
WHO Declares the Coronavirus Outbreak a Pandemic
The virus will likely spread to all countries on the globe, but actions can still limit its impact
Medicine
Synthetic Biologists Think They Can Develop a Better Coronavirus Vaccine Than Nature Could
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are betting on a different approach than existing efforts for battling COVID-19
Public Health
Trump’s Immigration Policies Will Make the Coronavirus Pandemic Worse
The rule that noncitizens cannot draw on public assistance is going to drive many out of the health care system
Public Health
Which Groups Are Most at Risk from the Coronavirus?
Being elderly, having an underlying illness and possibly being male all increase the risk of dying from an infection with the virus
Public Health
First Death in U.S. from New Coronavirus Announced in Washington State
The development comes after four cases were reported on the West Coast with no known travel history or contact with anyone who had previously been diagnosed
Public Health
FDA Identifies First Drug Shortage Blamed on Coronavirus—but Won’t Name the Drug
The agency says patients can use alternatives while it works with manufacturers to mitigate the situation
Public Health
Latest U.S. Coronavirus Case Suggests True Scope of Undetected Spread Is Unknown
A California woman may have been infected locally, but few Americans are being tested
Public Health
Trump Taps Pence to Lead U.S. Coronavirus Response
The decision comes after days of speculation over the appointment of a coronavirus “czar"
Public Health
CDC Expects Community Spread of Coronavirus in U.S., Warns Disruptions Could be “Severe”
A top official urged American businesses and families to start preparing for the possibility of a bigger outbreak
