Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
Flight attendant diagnosed with coronavirus after flights in and out of Los Angeles, reports say
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.
Virginia lawmakers pass measures easing abortion restrictions
Abortion restrictions that were enacted when Republicans controlled Virginia’s General Assembly are being undone in legislation approved by the Democrats who are now in charge.
Abortion restrictions that were enacted when Republicans controlled Virginia’s General Assembly are being undone in legislation approved by the Democrats who are now in charge.
Johnson City police offers coronavirus testing for meth in Facebook post
The Johnson City Police Department posted a tongue-in-cheek PSA saying they have reason to believe methamphetamine in Blanco County may be contaminated with the coronavirus.
The Johnson City Police Department posted a tongue-in-cheek PSA saying they have reason to believe methamphetamine in Blanco County may be contaminated with the coronavirus.
US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.
Government study finds about 40% of US adults are obese
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.
Coronavirus could affect Coca-Cola's supply of artificial sweetener
Coca-Cola recently announced that, while they have contingency plans in place, the situation may impact their long-term supplies of artificial sweeteners.
Coca-Cola recently announced that, while they have contingency plans in place, the situation may impact their long-term supplies of artificial sweeteners.
New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad
A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.
A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Coronavirus infects woman in Japan for the second time, a first in the country
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
Countries take tough steps in effort to keep coronavirus from spreading
Saudi Arabia cut travel to Islam’s holiest sites, South Korea toughened penalties for those breaking quarantines and airports across Latin America looked for signs of sick passengers Thursday as a new virus troubled a mushrooming swath of the globe.
Saudi Arabia cut travel to Islam’s holiest sites, South Korea toughened penalties for those breaking quarantines and airports across Latin America looked for signs of sick passengers Thursday as a new virus troubled a mushrooming swath of the globe.
GM: 200 traveling through Atlanta's airport commit to home screening to check for coronavirus
Hartsfield-Jackson's general manager says that they are going to be expanding the coronavirus screenings beyond flights coming in from Asia.
Hartsfield-Jackson's general manager says that they are going to be expanding the coronavirus screenings beyond flights coming in from Asia.
Travel concerns amid coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus continues spreading worldwide, some would-be travelers are wondering if it’s time to change plans.
As the coronavirus continues spreading worldwide, some would-be travelers are wondering if it’s time to change plans.
Fairfax County Public Schools suspending international field trips to countries most impacted by coronavirus
Fairfax County Public Schools said Wednesday it is preparing for the potential coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fairfax County Public Schools said Wednesday it is preparing for the potential coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.
President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”
Northern Virginia resident being tested for coronavirus, health department says
A Northern Virginia resident is being tested for coronavirus, according to the health department.
A Northern Virginia resident is being tested for coronavirus, according to the health department.
Girl, 7, reportedly dies 1 minute into surgery to remove tonsils
A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina reportedly died when her heart suddenly stopped during a tonsillectomy.
A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina reportedly died when her heart suddenly stopped during a tonsillectomy.
Coronavirus fears force Red Sox to quarantine prospect who arrived to spring training from Taiwan
A Boston Red Sox pitching prospect is being quarantined in his Florida hotel room over fears he may have contracted the coronavirus following his trip from Taiwan.
A Boston Red Sox pitching prospect is being quarantined in his Florida hotel room over fears he may have contracted the coronavirus following his trip from Taiwan.