Coronavirus: DOJ issues warning over price gouging

The United States Department of Justice issued a warning to those who would price gouge during the coronavirus outbreak.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Royal Caribbean increases borrowing capacity by $550 million to stay afloat

Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, says that is has increased its revolving credit capacity by $550 million to bolster its liquidity.

Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer

Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States. 

Coronavirus cases in Georgia: 6 confirmed, 11 presumptive positive

The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia has increased, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Health officials late Monday evening said there are six confirmed cases and 11 presumptive positive cases of the COVID-19 virus.

UK man makes website that pairs hand washing instructions with song lyrics

As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, people are talking more and more about the importance of hygiene, including hand washing.

Cruise ship passengers flying into Dobbins ARB to be tested, quarantined for coronavirus

Dozens of passengers from the Grand Princess Cruise ship are expected to arrive in Georgia shortly. Thirty-four passengers are from Georgia. The 34 and the others who are from states in the eastern part of the country are headed to Dobbins Air Reserve Base 

Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus

As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus.  The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.

Christ Church in Georgetown says 550 parishioners are in self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns

D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C. 

Santa Clara Co. bans all mass gatherings through end of month, reports 1st COVID-19 related death

Santa Clara County's public health officer issued a legal order barring all mass gatherings through the end of the month. The announcement was made the same day a woman in her 60s died from coronavirus, marking the first Bay Area death from the disease.

KIPP Metro Atlanta schools closed Tuesday

KIPP Metro Atlanta schools are following Fulton County Schools’ lead and closing campuses on Tuesday.

4 more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago, bringing Illinois total to 11

All four additional cases are in Chicago, and all of the patients are in good condition, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Coronavirus hits the global box office – hard

Frightened people are foregoing enclosed spaces like movie theaters and opting to stay home, and entertainment companies have been forced to react.