The World Health Organization has declared that COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, has a higher fatality rate than the flu. As of March 4, 2020, nine deaths have been reported in the U.S. Brian Labus, a professor of public health, provides essential safety information for you, from disinfectants to storing food and supplies.

A 34-year-old Clark County school teacher stayed out of the classroom all last week, she said, for fear of infecting her students with the new coronavirus.

A 34-year-old Clark County school teacher stayed out of the classroom all last week, she said, for fear of infecting her students with the new coronavirus.

Drivers of expensive cars are less likely to yield for pedestrians in UNLV study. Researchers also found that motorists overall yielded less frequently for men and non-whites.

After originating in China late last year, the coronavirus has spread globally.

McCartney and Lennon said it best - we get by with a little help from our friends.

"Increase your testing capacity." "Get your hospitals ready." "Ensure essential supplies are available." These statements from the World Health Organization (WHO) tell how countries must prepare to fight the virus.

Las Vegans are taking matters into their own hands, buying extra supplies and preparing for the worst following the news of the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Southern Nevada.