US-Canada border closing temporarily to nonessential travel

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic.

World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe

The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

WHO says 2 staffers have coronavirus, healthcare workers in US begin to test positive

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.

EU chief proposes 30-day ban on nonessential entry into bloc

The European Union's top official on Monday proposed a 30-day ban on anyone entering the bloc unless their travel is essential.

Satellite images shows Italy's pollution decrease during coronavirus response

There has been a decrease in nitrogen dioxide over Italy, especially in the northern region, reports the European Space Agency. The country has since been placed on a dramatic lockdown restriction and has the highest number of coronavirus cases in Europe and outside of China.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak

he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak

The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread

Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.

France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

Ireland closing all schools amid coronavirus outbreak

Ireland is closing all schools, colleges, childcare facilities and cultural institutions until March 29.

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.