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The percent of emergency department visits that mentioned cough has been elevated for the past two weeks, jumping from around 6% to nearly 12%.

Fifth Person Dies From Coronavirus In Florida, More Test Positive

A fifth person has died in Florida from the coronavirus, state officials announced Monday evening. The person died in Orange County, a release from the...

Local health workers across the U.S. have been reaching out to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for guidance on how to screen, manage and treat potential cases of coronavirus. Currently, testing for the virus must take place at the CDC.

Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Arizona, Bringing U.S. Total To 5

The CDC expects the number of confirmed cases of Wuhan coronavirus in the U.S. to increase — but says the overall health risk of disease transmission in the country is low.

A new coronavirus identified in Haiti (and in Malaysia) likely came from dogs. Above: A child and a dog in Haiti.

New coronavirus, likely from dogs, infects people in Malaysia and Haiti

It could turn out to be the eighth coronavirus known to spread to humans. Some scientists think doctors and researchers should start actively looking for this virus in patients.

Police officers walk across an empty Red Square in Moscow on Tuesday, as the Russian capital goes into lockdown to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.

Moscow To Launch New Surveillance App To Track Residents In Coronavirus Lockdown

Muscovites will have their movements followed through a program required on their smartphones. They will also have to carry a new QR code with their personal data.

Is the U.S. getting close to being able to reopen, after weeks of social distancing? Experts say more work needs to be done ramping up systems like drive-through COVID-19 testing centers.

What's It Going To Take To End The Shutdown? 5 Keys To Containing Coronavirus

Political leaders want to reopen the economy soon, but public health experts say we first need to set up systems to prevent new flare-ups of the coronavirus. Here's what needs to get done.

Restaurants in New Jersey, like this one in Hoboken, can open for outdoor dining. Indoor service was tentatively set to resume on July 2, but Gov. Phil Murphy announced it will be delayed indefinitely due to public health concerns.

New Jersey Puts Indoor Dining On Pause Indefinitely Because Of Coronavirus

Gov. Phil Murphy is delaying the reopening initially set for Thursday. He cited COVID-19 spikes in other states as well as noncompliance at some outdoor restaurants in his state.

Jessica Mendoza (center), a Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab specialist, and James Meenan (right), the director of the Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab, make final preparations before opening a drive-through coronavirus testing site on Wednesday in Arlington, Va. President Trump signed a bill Wednesday that includes funding for testing.

Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved

Take a look at what's included in the coronavirus emergency aid package that President Trump signed into law on Wednesday. It is the second such package so far.

Businesses need employees to feel safe returning to offices, but plans to track their movements are raising fears about greater workplace surveillance.

Your Boss May Soon Track You At Work For Coronavirus Safety

Companies around the country are figuring out how to safely reopen office during the pandemic. The new normal might involve smartphone apps and badges to track employees.

A law enforcement officer stands guard at the entrance of the Xinfadi market Saturday in Beijing. A fresh cluster of coronavirus cases linked to the market prompted officials to institute immediate and sweeping restrictions, including the market's closure.

Beijing In 'Wartime Emergency Mode' Amid Fresh Cluster Of Coronavirus Cases

The Chinese capital closed some markets, locked down parts of the city and banned outsiders from some neighborhoods after finding links between a massive wholesale market and a spate of new cases.

People wait in their vehicles for coronavirus testing at Bergen Community College in Paramus, N.J., last month.

Coronavirus Testing Backlogs Continue As Laboratories Struggle To Keep Up With Demand

One big commercial testing lab revealed a backlog of at least 115,000 tests, illustrating the scope of the coronavirus testing problems.

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