The Information Office of Beijing Municipality holds a press conference on COVID-19 prevention and control. In response to the recent flare-up, Beijing has implemented a “1+3” testing method, adding serology, imaging, and blood tests to the nucleic acid test, to reduce the risk of false negative results. Officials are expected to brief the public on the latest measures taken and answer questions from the media. #COVID19 #coronavirus
In This Story: COVID-19
Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
Latest News about Covid-19
Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.