The state has had no confirmed cases of COVID-19, but hospitals and other providers are making preparations and practicing their procedures for treating patients and minimizing exposure.
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California reports second case of person who got virus from community
Meanwhile, authorities in Oregon announce that state’s first presumed case of COVID-19.
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Trump plays down health and economic risks of coronavirus
The president’s remarks follow similar messages from his top aides as they go on the offensive against perceived political opponents.
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Virus outbreak starts to look more like worldwide economic crisis
The wide-ranging efforts to halt the spread of the illness threatens jobs, paychecks and profits.
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Coronavirus prompts Mormons to cancel key leadership event
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is postponing a key April meeting of its top global leaders.
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Wall Street ends its worst week since 2008 as the Dow drops 12%
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world.
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Japanese island of Hokkaido declares state of emergency over virus
As of Friday, Hokkaido has 63 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
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How to prepare for, and protect against, the coronavirus
(Spoiler: Not sick? No need to buy any surgical masks, experts say.)
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U.S. workers without protective gear assisted coronavirus evacuees, whistleblower says
She is seeking federal protection, alleging she was unfairly and improperly reassigned after raising concerns about the safety of the workers to officials at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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As Pence takes lead, critics recall response to HIV outbreak in Indiana
As governor, he didn’t agree with federal health experts that distributing clean needles was a good idea as one method to control the worst outbreak in the state’s history.