These designations are often used to describe a patient's COVID-19 symptoms. At this stage of the outbreak, there aren't standard definitions, but there are preliminary guidelines.
The office of the prime minister said Thursday that Sophie Grégoire Trudeau had begun experiencing a low-grade fever and other mild flu-like symptoms, prompting the test.
Experts say the island's response to the coronavirus has been remarkably effective so far, despite many serious challenges — like being right next to China.
President Trump held a press conference on Friday afternoon declaring a national emergency, as the coronavirus outbreak continued to disrupt daily life and the economy in the United States.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association. They discuss how the U.S. health care system is preparing for the coronavirus pandemic.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with three former federal officials about how the COVID-19 pandemic has been handled by the federal government and how coordination across agencies typically works in crises.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kevin Brennan, who has an autoimmune disease and is vulnerable to infection, about what he's doing to protect himself and his family from coronavirus.