The death rate among reported coronavirus patients is now about 3.4%, a far higher percentage than previously estimated.
Facebook gives free advertising to combat virus misinformation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social network is stepping up its efforts to combat virus-related misinformation by giving the World Health Organization free advertising. Zuckerberg said in a post on his Facebook account that the company is working with national health ministries and global organizations like the World Health Orgnization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF to get out timely and accurate information on the virus.
Common signs of infection include fever, cough and breathing difficulties. If the infection worsens, it can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death.The global death toll was at 3,198 early Wednesday, with more than 2,900 in mainland China, where the outbreak began in the bustling capital of the country's Hubei province, Wuhan.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus deaths in Washington rise to 9 as state ups outbreak responseThe nation's first death may have happened earlier than previously thought.
Read more »
Coronavirus claims three more lives in Seattle-area as outbreak goes cross-countryPresident Trump said his administration may take steps to address travel from the U.S. to areas with high rates of coronavirus. Italy, South Korea and Japan were being eyed ‘very closely, and we'll make the right determination at the right time’
Read more »
Coronavirus live updates: Washington county declares state of emergency as death total risesBaseball players at the Tokyo Dome played to empty seats, as Japan's professional baseball teams staged pre-season openers behind closed doors for the first time ever amid the country's coronavirus response.
Read more »
Coronavirus live updates: Washington state reports 9th deathSeoul mobilized troops and military equipment to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, spraying streets and alleys with disinfectant. President Moon Jae-in has declared 'war' on the novel coronavirus after 600 new infections were recorded on Tuesday.
Read more »
Coronavirus live updates: New Zealand confirms second case, says outbreak risk remains lowA woman in her 30s who recently returned from northern Italy has the coronavirus but 'doesn't require hospital level care,' New Zealand said.
Read more »