Man drives boat in pool to satisfy urge during coronavirus outbreak
Self-isolation and social distancing disrupted his boating hobby, so an Australian man took his boat for a ride in his backyard swimming pool instead.
Self-isolation and social distancing disrupted his boating hobby, so an Australian man took his boat for a ride in his backyard swimming pool instead.
Hantavirus kills man in coronavirus-hit China, 32 others tested, report says
A man in China who died on Monday reportedly tested positive for hantavirus, leading officials to test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death, Global Times reported. The rat-borne illness, which U.S. health officials say cannot be transmitted from person-to-person, is typically passed to patients when they breathe in air contaminated with the virus through rodent droppings.
A man in China who died on Monday reportedly tested positive for hantavirus, leading officials to test an additional 32 people who had traveled on a bus with him before his death, Global Times reported. The rat-borne illness, which U.S. health officials say cannot be transmitted from person-to-person, is typically passed to patients when they breathe in air contaminated with the virus through rodent droppings.
Israel using app to tell citizens if they've come into contact with COVID-19 patient
An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.
An Israeli application called Hamagen, or Shield, is allowing users to get an alert when they have come into contact with someone the government has designated as a COVID-19 patient.
Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
627 deaths in single day in Italy
Italy has an additional 627 coronavirus deaths and 5,986 more positive cases.
Italy has an additional 627 coronavirus deaths and 5,986 more positive cases.
First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies
The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.
The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.
U.S. Department of State issues Level 4 Health Advisory, urges Americans not to travel internationally
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
‘We took it lightly’: Quarantined Italians record video messages with dire coronavirus warning
A video on YouTube depicts Italians under quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic recording messages to themselves from 10 days in the future.
A video on YouTube depicts Italians under quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic recording messages to themselves from 10 days in the future.
Iran warns coronavirus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Japan to host 2020 Olympics as planned
Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games
Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games
American troops wounded in new Iraqi rocket attack
Dozens of rockets slammed into an Iraqi base north of Baghdad Saturday wounding 3 American and 2 Iraqi troops.
Dozens of rockets slammed into an Iraqi base north of Baghdad Saturday wounding 3 American and 2 Iraqi troops.
White House extends travel ban to United Kingdom, Ireland
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list, and was considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.
Spain to announce national lockdown as coronavirus cases spike; planes turned around midair
Spain is set to announce an Italian-style countrywide lockdown Saturday after a dramatic spike in coronavirus cases.
Spain is set to announce an Italian-style countrywide lockdown Saturday after a dramatic spike in coronavirus cases.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro's son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier reports
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
NCAA: Big Ten, AAC, Big 12, SEC, Big East, and Pac-12 tournaments canceled; PGA bans spectators amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting what is normally college basketball’s most exciting time of the year.
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting what is normally college basketball’s most exciting time of the year.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Italy shuts down all stores except pharmacies, food markets over coronavirus
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
Amid coronavirus shortages, arcade stocks claw machines with soap, toilet paper, hand sanitizer
An arcade owner in England might just cash in on the coronavirus outbreak by stocking claw machines with must-have sanitary products in the fight against the viral disease.
An arcade owner in England might just cash in on the coronavirus outbreak by stocking claw machines with must-have sanitary products in the fight against the viral disease.
Days-old puppy rescued from drainpipe at home in Brisbane, Queensland
A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.
A two-day-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup got into a tight squeeze when it fell down a bathroom drain at a property in Brisbane, Queensland, during the late hours of Saturday, March 7.
Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.