The agency says it has submitted about a dozen samples to federal testing labs and has obtained the equipment and test kits needed to test 500 to 700 people, starting in about a week.
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Virus fears grip markets again, wiping out Wednesday’s surge
The vicious swings are likely to continue, as long as the number of new infections continues to accelerate, many analysts and professional investors say.
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Virus spread slows in China, offering hope for containment
There are now more new cases being reported outside China than inside it.
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Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus
The Metropolitan Opera has instituted self-quarantines for artists and employees traveling to New York from areas affected by the new coronavirus
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Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
Prices have skyrocketed and supplies are scarce amid growing coronavirus fears.
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United is first to cut U.S. flights because of coronavirus outbreak
The airline announced it will reduce passenger-carrying capacity 20% on international routes and 10% in the U.S. starting in April.
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In Massachusetts, 250 remain in coronavirus quarantine
The governor and others stress the state’s stepped-up measures are precautionary and that the risk of contracting the virus in Massachusetts remains low.
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New Hampshire man attends party after being told to self-quarantine
The state epidemiologist says more than 100 people attended the private party, but only a handful had close enough contact with the the man who tested positive to warrant being quarantined.
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Virus concerns: What to know if you’re planning a trip
Some airlines and hotels are adjusting their usual cancellation policies as the fast-spreading coronavirus forces travelers to reconsider their trips.
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Second coronavirus case in New Hampshire linked to first
Like the first person who tested positive, the second person is a hospital employee.