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US coronavirus deaths surpassed 7,000. States say they're still missing what they need to combat the virus

The US has surpassed 7,000 deaths and some state leaders say there's still a lot they're missing in the battle against the coronavirus.

Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help

What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus which causes Covid-19?

How to train yourself not to touch your face

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:14:00 GMT

We're washing our hands, staying at home and standing 6 feet apart when we do need to go out. What else can we do to limit the spread of Covid-19?

Is an 'immunity certificate' the way to get out of coronavirus lockdown?

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:25:28 GMT

Perhaps half the world's population is living under some form of restriction to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Many are starting to wonder when and how these tough limits on everyday activities will end.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 01:09:00 GMT

Have to cook from home for the first time? Here's what you need to know (plus your first recipe!)

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:50:04 GMT

With the intensity of the coronavirus situation increasing each day, getting food in the hands of so many who can't leave home presents a critical health challenge.

How do you stay home if you are homeless?

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:05:30 GMT

More than ever, we need nature. It makes us and our children happier

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:44:36 GMT

With so many destinations of pleasure denied to us now, we may be developing a deeper appreciation of nature, wherever we can get them.

Journalist says she unknowingly infected others with coronavirus at her mom's 90th birthday party. Two died

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:06:09 GMT

Journalist Alice Stockton-Rossini hosted a 90th birthday for her mother last month in New Jersey. At the time, the radio host said, she had no idea she'd been infected with coronavirus while covering an outbreak in New Rochelle, New York.

Don't just look for the helpers. Be a helper

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:14:56 GMT

"Look for the helpers."

Now's the time to quit smoking: It could increase your odds of beating Covid-19

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:55:42 GMT

If you've been thinking about quitting smoking, there's no time like the present pandemic.

Nurse struggled to get tested and worked while infected with coronavirus

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:21:32 GMT

A nurse who practices in two New York City hospitals says she worked for about a week while infected with coronavirus and had to pull a trick to finally get herself tested.

Print this so you don't bring coronavirus home

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:00:38 GMT

Life under coronavirus means staying home as much as possible -- but you'll likely need to make a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy at some point.

These are the faces of some of the US coronavirus victims

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:34:36 GMT

The number of people who have died in the United States after contracting the novel coronavirus continues to climb.

How to make your own face mask

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to make your own mask, based on guidance from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. They're reusable and washable, and they should be worn while you continue to obey social distancing measures.

Most people recover from Covid-19. Here's why it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many

It's a question that many want answered: Exactly how many people recover from Covid-19?

As coronavirus cases grow, hospitals adopt a system to rank patients for treatment

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:00:58 GMT

With the peak of Covid-19 infections still ahead and medical supplies still scarce, hospitals and physicians are gearing up for a nearly impossible challenge: deciding who gets a life-saving ventilator and who doesn't.

As governments in the West wrestle with guidance on face masks, many living in Asia have been diligently wearing them for months since the start of the crisis. And there is evidence that widespread use has led to greater success in infection control. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports.

A healthy 39-year-old DJ died of coronavirus. What his young widow and daughter want you to know

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:09:23 GMT

Nicole Buchanan wasn't even allowed to say goodbye to her husband.

Coronavirus: What to do if you or a loved one has symptoms

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:58:40 GMT

It's a scenario all too many of us are facing -- or will soon face.

US coronavirus deaths surpassed 7,000. States say they're still missing what they need to combat the virus

The US has surpassed 7,000 deaths and some state leaders say there's still a lot they're missing in the battle against the coronavirus.

CDC recommends Americans wear face masks voluntarily in public but some officials say they felt 'pressured' to draft new guidelines

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 02:09:53 GMT

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people wear face coverings in public and health officials just reported the most deaths in a single day.

Leading scientists tell CNN that it's possible the virus didn't just come from bats in the past months, but that it could made the leap to humans many months, perhaps even years ago before it then transferred among people to become as lethal as it has. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports.

As coronavirus cases grow, hospitals adopt a system to rank patients for treatment

With the peak of Covid-19 infections still ahead and medical supplies still scarce, hospitals and physicians are gearing up for a nearly impossible question: who gets a life-saving ventilator.

More than ever, we need nature. It makes us and our children happier

A connection to nature may make children happier and more eco-conscious, a recent study shows. And we all need that now.

CDC recommends Americans wear face masks voluntarily in public but some officials say they felt 'pressured' to draft new guidelines

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people wear face coverings in public and health officials just reported the most deaths in a single day.

Loss of smell from coronavirus: How to test your sense

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:52:07 GMT

In mild to moderate cases of coronavirus, a loss of smell, and therefore taste, is emerging as one of the most unusual early signs of the disease called Covid-19.

Experts tell White House coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing

A prestigious scientific panel told the White House Wednesday night that research shows coronavirus can be spread not just by sneezes or coughs, but also just by talking, or possibly even just breathing.

Here's a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus.

A microbiologist in Germany believes that the use of an updated version of a 100-year-old Tuberculosis vaccine may work as an intermediate treatment for Covid-19. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.