The coronavirus is causing varying degrees of global panic, and some media outlets are mixing up three important words: outbreak, epidemic and pandemic.
AP Interview: UN Chief Says New Virus Poses 'Enormous' Risks
The U.N. secretary-general said Tuesday the virus outbreak that began in China poses “a very dangerous situation” for the world, but “is not out of control.”
EDM Friday Briefing: Philippines Struck by Third Major Earthquake
Emergency and disaster management briefing for November 1, 2019: A third major earthquake has hit the southern region in the Philippines -- and other news.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: As Part of National Preparedness Month, Malibu Set to Host CERT Training
Emergency and disaster management briefing for August 14, 2019: Malibu will hold free CERT training for National Preparedness Month – and other news.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: Southern Plains States Reel after Severe Weather Causes Widespread Damage and Flooding
Emergency and disaster management briefing for May 22, 2019: Severe weather across the Southern Plains spawned multiple tornadoes – and other news.
EDM Monday Briefing: Aliso Canyon Methane Gas Leak Likely Fault of Utility and Regulators
Emergency and disaster management briefing for May 20, 2019: Safety and regulatory failures likely led to the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak – and other news.
EDM Monday Briefing: New Jersey Wildfire Scorches at Least 10,000 Acres
Emergency and disaster management briefing for April 1, 2019: A wildfire that ignited on Saturday has burned at least 10,000 acres and other news.
Company Leaders Are Faulted In Outbreak That Killed 11 Kids
Report: A viral outbreak that killed 11 children at a nursing home was made worse because those in charge had no outbreak protocol and reacted slowly.
EDM Wednesday Briefing: NYPD Detective Shot During Alleged Armed Robbery
Emergency and disaster management briefing for Feb.13, 2019: One officer was killed and another injured by friendly fire during an alleged armed robbery in NYC – and more news.
EDM Friday Briefing: Drones Disrupt Air Traffic at London's Gatwick Airport
Emergency and disaster management briefing for Dec. 21, 2018: Drones force a near 36-hour closure of London's Gatwick Airport - and other news.