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Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at least April 30. The airline will also reduce the number of flights from Korea to Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
by Miles Parks

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Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

After a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of COVID-19, the Tokyo organizing committee CEO said "our basic thoughts are that we will go ahead with the Olympic and Paralympic Games as scheduled."
by The Associated Press

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Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities
by Vanessa Romo

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Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

As the new coronavirus has spread in Iran and parts of Europe, Minnesota health officials say it's only a matter of time before the state sees its first confirmed case. Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is prepared to deal with COVID-19.
by Peter Cox

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Study begins in U.S. to test possible coronavirus treatment

Study begins in U.S. to test possible coronavirus treatment

The first clinical trial in the U.S. of a possible coronavirus treatment is underway in Nebraska and is eventually expected to include 400 patients at 50 locations around the world.
by The Associated Press

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America's mental health crisis hidden behind bars

America's mental health crisis hidden behind bars

Overcrowding, understaffing and poor treatment for inmates with mental health issues held in Los Angeles jails underscore growing failures in America's mental health and justice systems.
by Eric Westervelt and Liz Baker

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COVID-19 brings disinformation war to health care

COVID-19 brings disinformation war to health care

The director of the World Health Organization recently said, “we’re not just fighting an epidemic; we’re fighting an infodemic,” when it comes to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Some U.S. farmers boxed in by coronavirus outbreak

Some U.S. farmers boxed in by coronavirus outbreak

Fewer ships from China are docking in the U.S., which hurts U.S. farmers who send exports on the ships' return trips. And perishables that do make it sometimes rot on the docks in China.
by Anna King

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