public health

Second Troubling Mystery Case of Coronavirus Reported In California
The newly reported illness marks the nation's second suspected "community spread" of COVID-19 in a new phase of disease in the U.S.
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WHO Declares Global Health Emergency For Coronavirus As Cases Top 7,800
We must all act together now to limit further spread, said the WHO's director-general of the virus that has already spread to 18 countries outside China.
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China Confirms 1st Coronavirus Death Outside Of Outbreak's Epicenter
The number of deaths from the virus has risen to 25 and at least one man from a province bordering Beijing has died after visiting Wuhan.
By Ken Moritsugu and Yanan Wang, AP

Coronavirus Kills 17, China Halts Transportation Out Of Wuhan To Control Outbreak
Cases of the infectious respiratory disease have been reported in China, the U.S., Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
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At Least 3 Dead In China As Officials Say New Virus Can Spread With Human Contact
Hundreds of millions of people are expected to travel both domestically and abroad for Lunar New Year, prompting fears the coronavirus could spread quickly.
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The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Emergency, New Report Warns
Heatwaves, drought, wildfires and infectious disease threaten to undermine decades of gains in global public health.
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Vaping Health Crisis Grows To 26 Deaths, Nearly 1,300 Cases Of Lung Injury
As the death toll rises, health officials suspect products containing THC are a major factor.
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Experts Warn Fatal Zombie Deer Disease Could Spread To Humans
Hunters are urged to be on the lookout for symptoms of chronic wasting disease, though they can take years to appear after infection.
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