Indonesia's frontline hospital defends policies to tackle coronavirus

Indonesia has the resources to cope with a coronavirus outbreak, the director of its leading infectious diseases hospital said, defending detection procedures in the Southeast Asian nation of more than 260 million, where no cases have been reported.

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South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,500

Churches were closed in South Korea on Sunday with many holding online services instead, as authorities fought to rein in public gatherings, with 376 new coronavirus infections taking the tally to 3,526 cases.

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South Korea reports 376 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 3,526

South Korea reported 376 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 3,526, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

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Coronavirus: 'Battle plan' role for retired doctors

People could also be urged to work from home if the outbreak worsens, updated government plans say.

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South Korea reports 376 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 3,526: KCDC

South Korea reported 376 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the country's total number of infections to 3,526, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

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Mainland China reports 573 new coronavirus cases on Feb. 29

Mainland China reported 573 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Feb. 29, up from 427 the previous day and the highest daily increase in a week, the country's health authority said on Sunday.

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Gatherings banned, travel restricted as coronavirus cases grow worldwide

Leaders in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas rolled out bans on big gatherings, and stricter travel restrictions as cases of the new coronavirus spread around the world.

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Scottish surveillance testing system for Covid-19 begins

The plan will detect community transmission of the coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in Scotland.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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AHA News: What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus

Title: AHA News: What Heart Patients Should Know About Coronavirus
Category: Health News
Created: 2/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Clover Sprouts From Jimmy John's Linked to E. Coli Outbreak: CDC

Title: Clover Sprouts From Jimmy John's Linked to E. Coli Outbreak: CDC
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Created: 2/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Japan Closes Schools to Help Stem Coronavirus Spread

Title: Japan Closes Schools to Help Stem Coronavirus Spread
Category: Health News
Created: 2/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
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It's Not Medical Outcomes That Drive Patients' Hospital Reviews

Title: It's Not Medical Outcomes That Drive Patients' Hospital Reviews
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Created: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
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First Coronavirus-Related Drug Shortage Reported in U.S.

Title: First Coronavirus-Related Drug Shortage Reported in U.S.
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Created: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Mexico confirms three coronavirus cases in three men returned from Italy

Mexico's government said on Friday it had detected three cases of coronavirus infection in three men who had all recently traveled to Italy, making the country the second in Latin America to register the fast-spreading virus.

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South Korea tells citizens to stay home at 'critical moment' in virus battle

South Korea urged citizens on Saturday to stay indoors as it warned of a "critical moment" in its battle on the coronavirus after recording the biggest daily jump in infections, with 594 new cases taking the tally to 2,931.

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New coronavirus case of unknown origin in California

The United States will invoke a federal defense law to boost production of masks, gloves, gowns and other items to protect against the new coronavirus, the Trump administration said, as a new case of unknown origin was confirmed in California on Friday.

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Vice President Pence says just one American with coronavirus still in hospital

Of dozens of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States, only one patient is still in the hospital, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday.

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South Korea reports 594 new coronavirus infections for total of 2,931

South Korea reported 594 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, its biggest daily increase since the first infection was confirmed on Jan. 20, taking its tally to 2,931 cases.

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Coronavirus: Hunt for source of UK-infected case

Officials are trying to find out how a man in Surrey caught Covid-19 and tracing those who he met.

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Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital

The chief medical officer warns it is "just a matter of time" before someone tests positive.

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Cardigan hospital plans: 'Irreplaceable' history may be lost

There are fears the hospital built for World War One soldiers could be demolished for offices.

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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer

Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.

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What are the chances of dying from coronavirus?

The current best guess of a 1% death rate does not apply to everyone.

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New coronavirus case of unknown origin in California; U.S. to push production of protective gear

The United States will invoke a federal defense law to boost production of masks, gloves, gowns and other items to protect against the new coronavirus, the Trump administration said, as a new case of unknown origin was confirmed in California on Friday.

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New coronavirus case in California is of unknown origin

The latest confirmed case of coronavirus in the United States, diagnosed in a California woman, is of "unknown origin" and was found in a patient who had not traveled overseas or had contact with any known travelers, local health officials said on Friday.

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