Pandemic
Latest about Pandemic
What is a pandemic?
By Kimberly Hickok published
A pandemic is the global outbreak of a disease. There are many examples in history, the most recent being the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our coronavirus discussion hub is now live
By Mohamed Mohammed published
This new hub will serve as the epicenter for opinion polls, debates, and questions concerning COVID-19.
Coronavirus outbreak officially declared a pandemic, WHO says
By Rachael Rettner published
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared a pandemic over COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, after it spread to more than 100 countries.
A US coronavirus outbreak is almost inevitable. Here's how you can prepare.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The CDC has said we need to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. How?
Northern California reports first case of coronavirus not tied to travel
By Tia Ghose published
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a Northern California resident who had no travel history to an affected area and no known contact with a person previously diagnosed with the coronavirus.
It's still too soon to call coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, WHO says
By Rachael Rettner published
As the number of coronavirus cases reported outside of China continues to climb, the WHO said it's still too soon to declare the outbreak a pandemic.
Will airport screenings be enough to stop coronavirus in the US?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Probably not, but they may slow down the new virus.
US officials prepare for a coronavirus pandemic, declare 'public health emergency'
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The 195 Americans who were flown back from Wuhan to the U.S. will be quarantined for 14 days.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.