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U.S. reports 30,000 daily coronavirus cases, highest number since May 1

The U.S reported some 30,000 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the highest number of daily infections recorded since May 1, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. New cases across the country are surging faster than ever, especially in states in the South, West and Midwest. Officials are warning that some clusters of infections… Read More: U.S. reports 30,000 daily coronavirus cases, highest number since May… »

3 New U.S. Coronavirus Cases of Unknown Origin Reported; WHO Ups Risk Level to ‘Very High’

SATURDAY, Feb. 29, 2020 — Three new U.S. coronavirus cases of unknown origin, confirmed in California, Oregon and Washington state, are fueling fears of “community spread” of COVID-19 among Americans. The news came as the World Health Organization on Friday raised its risk assessment of the new coronavirus’ spread to “very high,” with cases of… Read More: 3 New U.S. Coronavirus Cases of Unknown Origin Reported; WHO… »

Chicago Woman Is Second Patient in U.S. With Wuhan Coronavirus

A second patient in the United States has been found to be infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Friday. The patient is a woman in her 60s who had traveled to Wuhan, China — the epicenter of the outbreak — and returned to Chicago on Jan. 13.… Read More: Chicago Woman Is Second Patient in U.S. With Wuhan Coronavirus »

U.S. House Passes Drug Pricing Bill

Dec. 13, 2019 — A U.S. House Democrat bill that would give Medicare the authority to negotiate prescription drug prices and provide new benefits for seniors was passed Thursday in a 230-192 vote along party lines. However, the bill has no chance of being passed by the Republican-controlled Senate and the White House has threatened… Read More: U.S. House Passes Drug Pricing Bill »