First COVID-19 case confirmed in Rhode Island

The first case of the new virus COVID-19 has been confirmed in Rhode Island, according to state officials.

Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done

Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."

Orlando visitors have mixed emotions about the coronavirus

When it comes to the coronavirus and the latest developments, people visiting the City Beautiful have varying feelings.

Patient in NJ tests negative for COVID-19 coronavirus

A patient with a suspected case of the COVID-19 coronavirus is currently being treated at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice. 

Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus

Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.

Florida labs now testing for coronavirus

A top Florida Department of Health official said Saturday that three laboratories in the state can now test for the novel coronavirus, the contagious disease known as COVID-19.

Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak

The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.

Experts weigh in on keeping homes, offices coronavirus-free

Cleaning businesses say since word of the coronavirus broke, they've seen a spike in interest and business

Shortage of coronavirus test kits
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Worldwide, more than 83,000 people have become infected with the coronavirus in roughly 60 countries. Late Friday, the United States recorded its 60th case. There are no cases in Florida; however, there are no testing kits available in the Sunshine State.

Florida man in China during coronavirus outbreak
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At least 15 people in Florida have been tested for coronavirus but all have tested negative. One Florida man is in Wuhan, China for an English language teaching opportunity but is spending most of his time indoors due to the coronavirus threat.

Florida releases first coronavirus numbers: No cases, but 4 still being tested

As Gov. Ron DeSantis said yesterday, the state of Florida still has zero confirmed cases of the virus. But we now know that Florida had 15 suspected cases in individuals who came back from China and developed respiratory symptoms.