WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
Stocks fall on Wall Street amid coronavirus fears, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Virus outbreak: Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street; Dow Jones sinks 3.8%
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world. More companies are warning investors that their finances will take a hit because of disruptions to supply chains and sales
The virus outbreak has been shutting down industrial centers, emptying shops and severely crimping travel all over the world. More companies are warning investors that their finances will take a hit because of disruptions to supply chains and sales
Survey: Nearly 40% of beer-drinkers won't buy Corona because of coronavirus
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report coronavirus
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
Travelers cancel, reschedule trips due to coronavirus fears
Travelers have been rescheduling or canceling their plans altogether as coronavirus fears grow.
Travelers have been rescheduling or canceling their plans altogether as coronavirus fears grow.
Officials working to ID health care workers exposed to Solano Co. coronavirus patient
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
8,400 people being monitored for coronavirus in California amid 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases, governor says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
Coronavirus concerns creating issues for college students
The coronavirus is causing major programs for college students in our area.
The coronavirus is causing major programs for college students in our area.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
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.
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.
Coronavirus hits businesses: Markets down, Facebook cancels developers conference
Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers.
Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers.
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.