Coronavirus Coverage | Security Magazine

Coronavirus: Global Deaths Could Reach 15 Million

March 6, 2020

New research from The Australian National University (ANU) discusses seven scenarios in how the coronavirus could affect the global economy, including the number of people who could die from the virus.

U.S. Congress Approves $8.3 Billion to Fight Coronavirus; President Trump Signs Bill

March 6, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed an $8.3 billion funding bill to help state and local governments combat the fast spreading coronavirus.

Poll: Most Americans Concerned There Will Be a Major Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

February 27, 2020

Most Americans say they are concerned that there will be a major outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S. (55%) and that it will negatively affect the U.S. economy (57%), the latest KFF tracking poll finds.

Cybercriminals Using Coronavirus to Carry Out Phishing Attacks

February 17, 2020

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cyber criminals are disguising themselves as WHO to steal money or sensitive information.

$675 Million Needed for New Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Global Plan

February 10, 2020

To fight further spread of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China and globally, and protect states with weaker health systems, the international community has launched a US$675 million preparedness and response plan covering the months of February through to April 2020.

Coronavirus Declared a Public Health Emergency for United States

February 3, 2020

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the entire United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to 2019 novel coronavirus.