US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
Police across the country offer to test drugs for coronavirus, but not everyone finds it funny
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus fallout: Restaurants say cancellations are high
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
Coronavirus outbreak fear sparks global rush to buy face masks
Many businesses are sold out of face masks, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.
Many businesses are sold out of face masks, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
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.
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.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
"At present, the AFCD [Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department] does not have evidence that pet animals can be infected with COVID-19 virus or can be a source of infection to people," a department spokesman said.
"At present, the AFCD [Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department] does not have evidence that pet animals can be infected with COVID-19 virus or can be a source of infection to people," a department spokesman said.
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.
Students at UC Davis, community colleges affected by coronovirus outbreak
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
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.
Travel insurance may not cover you if you cancel for coronavirus
Scott Bartle deals with travel insurance for AAA. He says January 22 is the day coronavirus became a "known event." If you bought travel insurance before that date, it might cover you if you cancel an upcoming trip because of the virus.
Scott Bartle deals with travel insurance for AAA. He says January 22 is the day coronavirus became a "known event." If you bought travel insurance before that date, it might cover you if you cancel an upcoming trip because of the virus.
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
Gov. Newsom: 28 positive coronavirus cases in California
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
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.
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.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
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.