Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says

Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.

Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran

The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.

Trump furious Americans infected with coronavirus flew back to US without his permission: report

President Trump was furious that 14 Americans infected with the coronavirus returned to the United States without his permission rather than remain in quarantine overseas, according to a new report.

Amazon worrying about coronavirus impact on Prime Day

Amazon is working to avoid potential disruptions in its supply chain from coronavirus, stockpiling Chinese-made products while privately worrying about how the deadly outbreak could impact its blowout midsummer Prime Day sale.

José Andrés' World Central Kitchen helps feed guests, crew on coronavirus quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship

The World Central Kitchen, a non-profit founded by D.C. celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés, is helping feed workers and guests aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship which has been quarantined in Japan due to coronavirus concerns.

New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism

Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

UT Austin makes "breakthrough" in Coronavirus research, supports vaccine design

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the National Institutes of Health have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, according to a UT Austin press release. 

Hundreds of passengers begin leaving after cruise ship’s coronavirus quarantine ends

Hundreds of passengers are leaving today, and Japanese officials will spend the next three days conducting the disembarkation of about 2,000 others. The U.S. evacuated more than 300 people over the weekend.

Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000

The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.

Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses

In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.

Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China

As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.