Officials have urged Americans to stop hoarding supplies and to keep those who may not have the needs or ability to purchase such products in mind, but the unknowns about the ever-evolving situation is still driving thousands to the stores to stock up.
The CDC's deputy director urged people to avoid running to their local emergency room for a runny nose, and to call ahead to the doctor to describe symptoms and get additional instructions on what to do if necessary.
A cancer survivor has reportedly died in California just days after he tested positive for the coronavirus and after a recent visit to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida.
A member of the U.S. Navy tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Washington state on Thursday, according to a statement by Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs.
A Navy SEAL has tested positive for the coronavirus in Washington State on Thursday, according to a statement by Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) Public Affairs.
American health care systems, however, could be overwhelmed in the weeks ahead. Here are ways to help American doctors and patients with information on charities and fundraisers:
President Trump just announced the use of Chloroquine to be considered as an anti-viral medication for certain populations at high risk for COVID-19. This is an old drug for the new virus.
President Trump announced in a press conference Thursday that chloroquine phosphate – a substance found in drugs used to treat malaria and severe arthritis – was cleared by the Food and Drug administration to test as a treatment for the coronavirus.
According to Johns Hopkins University data, the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. hit over 10,000 cases on Thursday, compared to the 1,694 illnesses recorded by March 12.
Last week, officials warned about what a potential shortage of blood and platelets could mean for hospitals and patients as the number of Americans infected by COVID-19 ticks toward 10,000.