Richard Harris

There's still a big gap between what the federal government is promising in terms of testing capacity in the U.S. and what state and local labs can deliver.

President Trump spoke Monday night about the coronavirus outbreak, announcing a payroll tax cut, help for hourly wage earners and loans for small businesses. Vice President Mike Pence also spoke.

Passengers in limbo on the ship will be brought ashore to a military base and quarantined as necessary. At least 21 people on the ship are infected with the coronavirus, including 19 crew members.

Seattle and King County, Wash. have announced new recommendations to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. There have been 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the area.

Health officials spoke before Congress on Tuesday about the spread and containment of COVID-19 in the United States. Nine people have now died from coronavirus in the U.S., all in the Seattle area.

Test kits for the new coronavirus are now being put to use in labs across the United States. Meanwhile, health officials in Washington state have announced that six people have now died of COVID-19.

The coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has now been detected in at least 56 nations. The rapid spread drove down stock markets.

Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who have previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.

Scientists are missing a proven tool to help them fight the coronavirus: A blood test that can tell who has been exposed in the past. U.S. scientists are developing one — China may already have one.

President Trump held a press conference Wednesday evening where he designated Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the adminstration's coronavirus response.

President Trump is expected to hold a press conference this evening where he will discuss how the United States is responding to the coronavirus threat. Here's what he may say.

The COVID-19 virus has spread in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, but the World Health Organization is holding off on calling it a pandemic, at least for now.

The new coronavirus disease has been diagnosed in 28 countries, and new outbreaks are worrisome. But the World Health Organization sees some encouraging trends.

Health officials say the cases increased in China's Hubei province. That comes as scientists there have changed the definition of who has the disease know as COVID-19.

The World Health Organization reports on the results of a two-day deep dive into what's known about the new coronavirus outbreak.

They're testing some drugs developed for other diseases. And they're offering supportive care — doing whatever's possible to keep vital organ systems functioning.

Scientists are trying to figure out how often people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus. If it happens a lot, that could complicate the response to the outbreak.

The White House has declared a public health emergency and restricted travel from China to control the spread of the new coronavirus.

A sixth person in the U.S. has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus. The Chicago man contracted it from his wife, who fell ill after traveling to China.

Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.