U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.

Stocks surge amidst Biden victories in Super Tuesday and hopes for more coronavirus stimulus measures

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1,000 points by the close of trading on Wednesday, amidst hopes for more stimulus measures to fight the virus outbreak and Democratic primary wins by Joe Biden.

Pennsylvania begins coronavirus testing at state-owned lab in Exton

The state’s health secretary said getting test results from the state-run lab in Exton is reducing the turn-around time significantly.

James Bond film release pushed back 7 months due to coronavirus

The release of the James Bond film "No Time To Die" has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about COVID-19 coronavirus. 

Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.

Delaware school district tries new device to fight germs as coronavirus spreads

The Colonial School District has been using the Protexus wand to disinfect its classrooms to prevent the spread of germs that could lead to illnesses among students and staff. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.