Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Korean Air suspends dozens of flights to US cities and other countries amid coronavirus outbreak
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Super Tuesday: Amid coronavirus fears, some states report no-show poll workers
Officials in Texas and California reported last-minute no-show workers at the polls as the number of cases of COVID-19 increased in the U.S.
Officials in Texas and California reported last-minute no-show workers at the polls as the number of cases of COVID-19 increased in the U.S.
Maryland can now test for coronavirus on its own
On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland’s State Public Health Laboratory was approved to now test for coronavirus (COVID-19), which means state health officials no longer have to wait for test results to be returned from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s labs in Georgia.
On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland’s State Public Health Laboratory was approved to now test for coronavirus (COVID-19), which means state health officials no longer have to wait for test results to be returned from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s labs in Georgia.
Should you cancel your trip? CDC urges travelers to avoid several countries impacted by coronavirus
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Tips on how to disinfect your workplace, home
People are taking extra safety precautions as coronavirus fears continue to grow across the globe.
People are taking extra safety precautions as coronavirus fears continue to grow across the globe.
Questions mount in US about overdue testing for coronavirus
Testing has become a huge concern for the state of Washington, where the virus has been spreading and at least nine people have died.
Testing has become a huge concern for the state of Washington, where the virus has been spreading and at least nine people have died.
Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.
DC Mayor Bowser addresses District’s plan to deal with spreading coronavirus
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with reporters Tuesday to address the District's plan to deal with the coronavirus as cases continue to spread across the globe.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with reporters Tuesday to address the District's plan to deal with the coronavirus as cases continue to spread across the globe.
2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.
G-7 major economies pledge cooperation to deal with coronavirus
Seven major economies pledged to use “all appropriate tools" to deal with the spreading coronavirus but announced no immediate actions.
Seven major economies pledged to use “all appropriate tools" to deal with the spreading coronavirus but announced no immediate actions.
7 new patients tested for coronavirus in Maryland; no confirmed cases in state
Maryland health officials now say seven new patients have met the criteria for coronavirus testing in the state. The new numbers were released by the Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday. The new numbers now bring the total number of patients tested to 13.
Maryland health officials now say seven new patients have met the criteria for coronavirus testing in the state. The new numbers were released by the Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday. The new numbers now bring the total number of patients tested to 13.
Uber sends drivers health and safety tips amid spreading coronavirus concerns
A global rideshare company is sending tips to its drivers in an effort to help them stay healthy and safe amid worldwide coronavirus concerns.
A global rideshare company is sending tips to its drivers in an effort to help them stay healthy and safe amid worldwide coronavirus concerns.
US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.
CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.
Maryland says 6 tested for coronavirus; no confirmed cases in state
Maryland health officials say six people have now met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus in the state.
Maryland health officials say six people have now met the criteria for testing for the coronavirus in the state.