Health

Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia will suspend its visa-on-arrival policy for a month from Friday to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the archipelago. The move will effectively shut down the country's tourism industry, bringing the same economic pain already rippling through Rome, Singapore, Barcelona and other destinations that were once magnets for…

If there’s one face of scientific authority in the U.S. in the throes of COVID-19 chaos, it’s Dr. Anthony Fauci. One of the world’s top HIV/AIDS researchers, Dr. Fauci has served in his post as Director for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, helping steer the federal response to viral diseases…

Updated March 20, 2020 10:22:01 Health authorities in NSW have confirmed another death from coronavirus, bringing the state's total COVID-19 fatalities to six.NSW Health said an 81-year-old woman with the virus died last night.She had close contact with another confirmed case of COVID-19 at Ryde Hospital.There have been 46 new coronavirus infections in NSW in…

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $27 billion package aimed at supporting Canadians whose ability to work was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an explanation of what those services will look like, and how you can apply for them.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the government's $82 billion emergency response package at a…

Sub-Saharan Africa has recorded its first Covid-19 death, a high-ranking politician in Burkina Faso, as the head of the World Health Organisation urged the continent to "prepare for the worst"."Africa should wake up," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference in Geneva on Wednesday, pointing out that "in other countries, we have seen how the…

Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY Published 6:11 a.m. ET March 19, 2020 | Updated 7:09 a.m. ET March 19, 2020CLOSE An epidemiologist answers the biggest questions she's getting about coronavirus. WochitAcute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as ARDS, is a common killer among critically ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19.But even if they survive, it’s a long road…

Taiwan has limited the outbreak of COVID-19 using big data and other emergency measures despite its close proximity to mainland China.People wait in long lines to buy face masks outside a pharmacy in Taipei, Taiwan. The government enacted legislation to prevent price gouging for masks and banned their export to prevent shortages. (Ann Wang/Reuters)Taiwan is…

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. In a statement, the Republican congressman said he had developed symptoms of illness, including a high fever and headache, on Saturday. On Wednesday, he got notice he had tested positive for coronavirus.  “I’m feeling much better,”…

Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-BalartMario Rafael Diaz-BalartDemocratic lawmakers rip Carson over cuts to housing budget, policies GOP fails to overcome procedural hurdle needed to bring resolution condemning Sanders to the floor Florida Republican introduces resolution condemning Sanders's Castro remarks MORE (R) announced Wednesday he tested positive for COVID-19 after developing symptoms Saturday.He is the first member…

Staff at telecommunications giant Charter Communications are still having to work from corporate offices — against the advice from the federal government — despite at least one employee testing positive for coronavirus and other staff coming into contact with another confirmed case. The phone and internet giant, which owns the Spectrum brand, has doubled down…