Month: March 2020

The risk of having a fatal traffic accident increases in the week following the spring daylight saving time reset. View original article Contributor:

The number of confirmed cases in the United States jumped from 65 to 88 over the weekend. States from coast to coast reported new infections, including the country’s first two deaths. View original article Contributor:

Officials see growing indications that the virus has been spreading undetected for weeks. A cluster of cases at one nursing home have made Kirkland, Wash., a focus of concern. View original article Contributor:

(HOUSTON) — The organizers of a high-profile energy summit held annually in Houston announced Sunday they have canceled this year’s gathering due to concerns over the new coronavirus that has killed thousands of people worldwide. The CERAWeek conference is typically attended by more than 4,000 individuals, including energy industry executives, political leaders and reporters. It … Read more

(PARIS) — The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France’s Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum’s flow of visitors from around the world. “We are very worried because we have visitors from everywhere,” said Andre Sacristin, a Louvre employee and union representative for … Read more

New research suggests community transmission since mid-January. View original article Contributor: Joel Achenbach

Common approaches to managing rodents often fail to address the most important factor contributing to infestations: Our prolific waste of food. View original article Contributor: Michael H. Parsons

The president’s response to rising fears over coronavirus has given his would-be opponents a chance to attack his biggest strength with voters: economic stewardship. View original article Contributor:

A sick day? Remote work? Not so easy if your job is at a restaurant, a day care center or a construction site. View original article Contributor:

Rhode Island officials said the man had recently traveled to Italy, France and Spain. The Louvre closed for a meeting to address the virus and did not reopen. View original article Contributor: