Coronavirus Spread

Cases of Coronavirus spreading from humans to pets rise; still no evidence of animal-to-human transmission

While it appears that animals can get the virus from people, there is no indication that pets are transmitting it to human beings.

Coronavirus Outbreak: France says no evidence of link between COVID-19 and research lab in Wuhan

The broad scientific consensus holds that SARS-CoV-2, the official name of the coronavirus, originated in bats.

Foot sores may be a new symptom of COVID-19, Spanish doctors say

Purplish foot sores, like the ones seen in chickenpox and measles, may be an early sign of coronavirus infection.

Air conditioner may have caused spread of coronavirus to three families at China restaurant, finds study

A study in China has suggested that the deadly coronavirus may have spread among people at a restaurant due to its air conditioning.

1,541 hidden COVID-19 patients under observation in China, as the country starts reporting asymptomatic cases

Asymptomatic coronavirus cases refer to people who have extremely mild or no symptoms of the infection but test positive for it.

Party Zero in Connecticut: How coronavirus feeds on 'super spreader events’ and large gatherings

As coronavirus spread, many residents kept mum, worried about being ostracized by their neighbors and that their children would be kicked off coveted sports teams or miss school events.

Coronavirus scare: Ukrainians hurl stones at evacuees from China; health minister pledges to share quarantine facilities to quell fears

Ukraine's effort to quarantine more than 70 people evacuated from China over the new virus outbreak plunged into chaos Thursday as local residents opposing the move hurled stones at the evacuees and clashed with police

COVID-19 is the official name for the novel coronavirus that emerged from China: WHO

Coronavirus is a family of viruses that causes common cold or more serious diseases like SARS and MERS.

Coronavirus outbreak: Overseas spread may be 'tip of the iceberg', warns WHO

Over 350 confirmed cases of infection have been reported in 30 countries, and 2 deaths — in the Philippines, and Hong Kong.

China accuses US of spreading fear about coronavirus outbreak, appeals for other countries to make judgements ‘based on science’

The United States has taken actions that create and spread fear following a coronavirus outbreak in China, instead of offering any significant assistance, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.