New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.

Tom Hanks says he and wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus on his Instagram Wednesday. 

Will heat stop the spread of the new coronavirus? No one really knows

Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory infection belonging to a family of viruses that typically survive longer in colder environments.

Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days

Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.

Fans barred from Warriors game after SF cancels large gatherings over coronavirus

The City of San Francisco announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all large gathering of 1,000 or more people for at least two weeks, including Warriors games where fans would normally be in attendance. 

Floyd County man tested positive days after being turned away from hospital

A Floyd County man who has COVID-19 may have accidentally exposed others after originally being sent home from the hospital without being tested.

States shuffle poll locations to protect seniors from COVID-19

Moving the polling places may be the right public health move, but it creates challenges for election administrators.

Seattle public schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.

FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes

The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.