Coronavirus Updates: What You Need to Know

The president has declared a national emergency. Schools are closing. Large-scale events have been canceled or postponed. And some foreign travel to the U.S. has been banned for 30 days. Here's everything you need to know. Trouble viewing this email? [View as a Webpage]( [webmd logo] Coronavirus Special [Coronavirus Updates: What You Need to Know]( [The president has declared a national emergency. Schools are closing. Large-scale events have been canceled or postponed. And some foreign travel to the U.S. has been banned for 30 days. Here's everything you need to know.]( [Missing Images]( [Read More]( [Is Coronavirus Worse Than the Flu?]( [What can you do to prevent and avoid the new coronavirus? Will face masks help? How long does the virus live on surfaces? Get answers to all your most pressing questions.]( [Read More]( [Are You Prepared? Dos and Don'ts]( [Be ready to hunker down for up to 14 days if you or someone in your home gets sick. Keep a 2-week supply of food, water, and medications, and follow these other tips.]( [Read More]( [Yes, Hand-Washing Really Is That Important]( [Washing with soap and water is a far more powerful weapon against germs than many of us realize. Here's why.]( [Read More]( [New Insights Into Coronavirus Symptoms]( [A new analysis from the World Health Organization offers the most detailed breakdown of COVID-19 symptoms. Here are the most common signs.]( [Read More]( [Some Could Show Symptoms After Quarantine]( [Although a 14-day quarantine after exposure to the new coronavirus is "well supported" by evidence, some infected people will not show symptoms until after that period, researchers say.]( [Read More]( [Get Our New Coronavirus Update Newsletter]( [The latest doctor-reviewed news and information about the global outbreak, delivered straight to your inbox.]( [Sign Up Here]( Do You Know ... [The Right Way to Wash Your Hands?]( [How to Cough and Sneeze to Avoid Spreading Germs?]( [The Best Way to Clean Your Phone?]( Expert Insights [Coronavirus: 5 Questions I'm Being Asked as a Doctor Mom]( [9 Ways to Avoid Panicking About Current Events]( [5 Ways a Doctor Avoids Getting Sick]( ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [WebMD.com]( | [Mobile Apps]( | [Unsubscribe]( You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as {EMAIL}. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our [Customer Care Team]( [WebMD Privacy Policy]( © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361