Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.
Chinese bars delivering happy hour drinks amid coronavirus lockdown
For the millions stuck at home in China amid the coronavirus outbreak, it’s definitely time for a drink.
For the millions stuck at home in China amid the coronavirus outbreak, it’s definitely time for a drink.
Coronavirus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan
A hospital director who helped lead the fight against China's new virus has become one of its victims.
A hospital director who helped lead the fight against China's new virus has become one of its victims.
Citrus County couple happy to be back in U.S. after cruise-ship coronavirus quarantine
Calling it, “a new day,” Crystal River couple Gay and Phil Courter arrived back in the United States early Monday morning, two weeks after their quarantine began aboard their cruise ship in Japan, and still showing no signs of the virus themselves.
Calling it, “a new day,” Crystal River couple Gay and Phil Courter arrived back in the United States early Monday morning, two weeks after their quarantine began aboard their cruise ship in Japan, and still showing no signs of the virus themselves.
Florida couple still waiting for son, daughter-in-law to return from Tokyo coronavirus quarantines
"I will not be tested again until Wednesday or Thursday," a woman talks into her camera.
"I will not be tested again until Wednesday or Thursday," a woman talks into her camera.
Coronavirus outbreak prompts restriction of participation in 2020 Tokyo Marathon
Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.
Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.
Japan confirms 99 more cases of coronavirus on Diamond Princess cruise ship
The 14-day quarantine for those on the ship was due to end on Wednesday.
The 14-day quarantine for those on the ship was due to end on Wednesday.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.
Feline coronavirus treatment could stop spread of COVID-19 in humans, doctor says
A drug used to treat a type of coronavirus that only affects cats could be the key to treating COVID-19, the human coronavirus spreading across the world.
A drug used to treat a type of coronavirus that only affects cats could be the key to treating COVID-19, the human coronavirus spreading across the world.
Facebook cancels San Francisco conference amid growing coronavirus concerns
Facebook media relations chief Anthony Harrison says, “Our priority is the health and safety of our teams, so out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our Global Marketing Summit due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus.”
Facebook media relations chief Anthony Harrison says, “Our priority is the health and safety of our teams, so out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our Global Marketing Summit due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus.”
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
There are now 63,851 confirmed cases in mainland China, of which 1,380 have died.
There are now 63,851 confirmed cases in mainland China, of which 1,380 have died.
Officials confirm 15th U.S. case of coronavirus infection in San Antonio
Officials have confirmed another case of coronavirus infection in the U.S. and this latest one is a U.S. evacuee from China in Texas.
Officials have confirmed another case of coronavirus infection in the U.S. and this latest one is a U.S. evacuee from China in Texas.
China sees 254 new coronavirus deaths, 15,152 new cases, after using new reporting method
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
California wedding boutique suffers from coronavirus fallout
Angela Jourdan, Enchanted Bridal Boutique owner, says brides getting married this year should not put off ordering their gowns.
Angela Jourdan, Enchanted Bridal Boutique owner, says brides getting married this year should not put off ordering their gowns.
Coronavirus: WHO officially names disease COVID-19, death toll exceeds 1,110
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
Florida couple self-quarantines as coronavirus precaution
Tens of thousands of people across China have been sickened by the coronavirus, and Americans are getting out of the hot zone. Some of those Americans live in Central Florida and they are undergoing a self-quarantine as a precaution.
Tens of thousands of people across China have been sickened by the coronavirus, and Americans are getting out of the hot zone. Some of those Americans live in Central Florida and they are undergoing a self-quarantine as a precaution.
Florida officials warns residents about potential coronavirus-related scams
Consumers are encouraged to call the Division of Consumer Services or use the online Check-A-Charity tool to ensure that a charity is legitimate.
Consumers are encouraged to call the Division of Consumer Services or use the online Check-A-Charity tool to ensure that a charity is legitimate.
Evacuees at March Air Reserve Base end two-week quarantine
Nearly 200 evacuees Tuesday ended their two-week quarantine at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County where they had been living since flying out of China during a deadly viral outbreak.
Nearly 200 evacuees Tuesday ended their two-week quarantine at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County where they had been living since flying out of China during a deadly viral outbreak.
Boy teased about coronavirus, says because he’s Asian; Teacher accused of intolerance
A local teenager was sent to the school nurse’s office after he coughed in class. His mom says it’s because of growing coronavirus concerns.
A local teenager was sent to the school nurse’s office after he coughed in class. His mom says it’s because of growing coronavirus concerns.
Florida woman says son, daughter-in-law are under coronavirus quarantine
A Florida woman's daughter-in-law contracted the coronavirus on a trip to Japan and her son is now quarantined with hundreds of other passengers aboard a cruise ship, the woman says.
A Florida woman's daughter-in-law contracted the coronavirus on a trip to Japan and her son is now quarantined with hundreds of other passengers aboard a cruise ship, the woman says.