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.

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.

Here's a list of disinfectants you should have that may kill the coronavirus

According to CBC, coronavirus can spread through direct contact such as person to person, or person to surface to person, especially in crowded and high-trafficked spaces.

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.

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.

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.

Respiratory mask sells out as people prepare for corona virus

Early reports that the coronavirus may be spread by airborne particulates have caused some supplies to fly off the shelves, including masks.

President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.

Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Microsoft says virus hurting supply chain more than expected

In particular, Microsoft said revenue from Windows licenses and its Surface devices “are more negatively impacted than previously anticipated.”

CDC graphic resurfaces amid coronavirus fears, shows how facial hair can interfere with respirators

On the heels of the latest announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the spread of coronavirus in the United States is "inevitable," an infographic from the organization has resurfaced regarding facial hair and masks.

US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.” 

Some Disney workers who traveled to Italy told to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak, officials say

Some workers at Walt Disney World have been told to stay home and not report to work after traveling to Italy because of coronavirus fears. Disney did not provide the exact number of workers involved.