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italy coronavirus, CORONAVIRUS: WHO IS MOST AT-RISK? A couple wears protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus at the airport in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Mexico assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar urged caution when he spoke to Fox News on Friday, but also claimed most Americans are unlikely to see a major change in their daily lives.
italy coronavirus - We have been very transparent from day one that the risk to Americans at the present time is low, that that could change rapidly and that we must be prepared, he said on “Bill Hemmer Reports.” That’s been our message throughout, and that we think we’ll see more cases in the United States, he continued. We’re not downplaying. We think the American people can be leveled with.” We, your government are taking this seriously, we are working with Congress, we are preparing across the federal, state and local levels, but for the everyday American, the risk to them is low and it does not result in a change to their daily lifestyle right now, Azar added. But that can change, and we want to make sure we’re transparent about that.
italy coronavirus, Women wear masks over their mouths as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus as they wait to enter as visitors the national hospital that specializes in respiratory diseases, the INER, in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Mexico's assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP As of Friday, more than 83,000 people have been sickened by the coronavirus worldwide, and 2,861 have died. Most of the infections, however, have been in mainland China.
italy coronavirus - Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. CBS has temporarily shut down Season 33 of the The Amazing Race as fears over the coronavirus continue to impact industries from travel to entertainment. The action was taken out of an abundance of caution, the network said. Due to increased concerns and uncertainty regarding the coronavirus around the world, CBS and the producers of 'The Amazing Race' have taken the precautionary measure of temporarily suspending production on the 33rd season of the series, a CBS spokesperson told Fox News.
italy coronavirus - CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE The racers had only visited England and Scotland when production was halted. They will be returning home from Scotland, CBS said. A new production start date has not been determined. “All contestants and production staff are in the process of returning home,” said the statement. “At this time, no Racers or anyone on the production team traveling with them have contracted the virus, or shown symptoms, and we are not aware of anyone being exposed to it. Out of an abundance of caution, everyone involved in the show will continue to be monitored when they return home. The health and well-being of the Racers and the production team are our top priorities.”