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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Massive economic disruptions ahead as businesses in Washington state brace for upswing in coronavirus infections

With 51 confirmed coronavirus cases and 10 deaths, King County has been the center of the outbreak in Washington state. Now, county officials are suggesting its over two million residents to work from home in an attempt to reduce the number of infections. “Workplaces should enact measures that allow people who can work from home to do so,” said King […]

03/05/2020 / By Franz Walker

Can American cities be subjected to a draconian lockdown like Wuhan?

Wuhan, China – the epicenter of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – has been under an unprecedented lockdown for the past month as part of the Chinese government’s efforts to contain the outbreak. As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, some are asking if the same could be done to U.S. cities. Experts say that while the […]

03/05/2020 / By Franz Walker

Seattle-area nursing home investigated by Feds as US death rate climbs to 11

Federal authorities have announced an investigation into the Seattle-area nursing home at the center of the coronavirus outbreak. The news comes just as the total death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11, with the first reported death outside of Washington state. Officials in California’s Placer County near Sacramento announced that an older adult who had tested positive […]

03/04/2020 / By Franz Walker

WHO calling for URGENT production of medical supplies, says current stocks ”rapidly depleting”

As countries around the world prepare to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus responsible for COVID-19, some worrying news has come to light. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that medical supplies needed to help stop the spread of the virus are quickly being depleted. Talking to reporters at their Geneva headquarters, WHO […]

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