Coronavirus hits the global box office – hard

Frightened people are foregoing enclosed spaces like movie theaters and opting to stay home, and entertainment companies have been forced to react.

Coronavirus: Does your hand washing pass the black light test?

In regular light, the hands themselves look clean. It's only until after they're displayed under the black light do they appear dirty.

Representatives Gaetz, Collins self-quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient

GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Doug Collins of Georgia revealed Monday they had contact with the CPAC attendee who has since been diagnosed with coronavirus. Gaetz was spotted riding on Air Force One with the president Monday.

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.

CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak

CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills. 

Second coronavirus death reported in California

The second coronavirus death in California was reported on Monday as a Santa Clara County woman in her 60s.

Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.

NY to produce its own hand sanitizer

Due to shortages and reports of price gouging, New York is starting to produce its own hand sanitizer brand that will be sold at reduced prices

China now has more recovered coronavirus patients than people still infected

China has seen a marked improvement in the number of coronavirus cases. There are now more people who have recovered than patients still battling the illness.

Crews prepare for cruise ship to dock at Port of Oakland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site." 

Israel announces 2-week quarantine for all overseas arrivals amid coronavirus concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak. 

Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing

A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.

Coronavirus cases hit 142 in New York state, up 35% in one day

The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.