Virus testing is 'failing,' leaving cases uncounted: National Institutes of Health expert

Virus testing is 'failing,' leaving cases uncounted: National Institutes of Health expert

Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.

Seven weeks have passed since the first U.S. case of coronavirus was announced, and the government is failing to account for what could be thousands of additional infections because of ongoing problems with testing.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Farmington Hills school informs parents a teacher has coronavirus

Farmington Hills school informs parents a teacher has coronavirus

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills sent an email to its parents informing them that a 1-2 Learning Community teacher tested positive for coronavirus.

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills sent an email to its parents informing them that a 1-2 Learning Community teacher tested positive for coronavirus.

Confirmed Michigan coronavirus cases jump to 16

Confirmed Michigan coronavirus cases jump to 16

Test results for positive coronavirus COVID-19 spiked to 12 Thursday night and are now 16, according to the State of Michigan.

Test results for positive coronavirus COVID-19 spiked to 12 Thursday night and are now 16, according to the State of Michigan.

Gov. Whitmer announces statewide closure of all K-12 schools until April 5

Gov. Whitmer announces statewide closure of all K-12 schools until April 5

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5 in an effort to slow the outbreak of COVID-19. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6. 

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5 in an effort to slow the outbreak of COVID-19. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6. 

Full list of coronavirus closures and cancellations in Michigan

Full list of coronavirus closures and cancellations in Michigan

Due to a growing number of confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the U.S., officials in numerous states have issued emergency health declarations. In efforts to slow the spread of the virus, many large-scale events are being canceled. Go

Due to a growing number of confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the U.S., officials in numerous states have issued emergency health declarations. In efforts to slow the spread of the virus, many large-scale events are being canceled. Go

Royal Oak first responders say they are prepared for COVID-19 patients

Royal Oak first responders say they are prepared for COVID-19 patients

"If the patient is coughing, will put a mask on them," he said. "If it seems like they have a known disease we will use our full face masks and try to keep a little bit of a distance between us and them that's really the best thing we can do."

"If the patient is coughing, will put a mask on them," he said. "If it seems like they have a known disease we will use our full face masks and try to keep a little bit of a distance between us and them that's really the best thing we can do."

Major League Baseball delays Opening Day by two weeks, spring training games cancelled

Major League Baseball delays Opening Day by two weeks, spring training games cancelled

In response to the growing concern over the novel coronavirus COVID-19, Major League Baseball has delayed the start of Opening Day by at least two weeks and canceled spring training games.

In response to the growing concern over the novel coronavirus COVID-19, Major League Baseball has delayed the start of Opening Day by at least two weeks and canceled spring training games.

Pistons self-quarantining after game against Utah Jazz in Detroit

Pistons self-quarantining after game against Utah Jazz in Detroit

Detroit Pistons, players, coaches and staff have been asked to self-quarantine after playing the Utah Jazz at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on March 7.

Detroit Pistons, players, coaches and staff have been asked to self-quarantine after playing the Utah Jazz at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on March 7.