Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns
The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.
The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.
Report: Amazon employee in Seattle tests positive for coronavirus
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
Westchester synagogue closed; congregants self-quarantined
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
MARTA steps up measures to fight possible coronavirus outbreak
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said they taking measures to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said they taking measures to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
San Antonio: CDC planned to drop cruise passengers at mall
The city filed a lawsuit Monday to halt the plan after a woman was mistakenly released from quarantine at a health care facility over the weekend despite testing positive.
The city filed a lawsuit Monday to halt the plan after a woman was mistakenly released from quarantine at a health care facility over the weekend despite testing positive.
Army beginning increased coronavirus screening for new recruits
The U.S. Army on Tuesday began increased health screenings for all new soldier recruits arriving at the four basic training centers around the country in order to detect the new coronavirus, a senior commander said.
The U.S. Army on Tuesday began increased health screenings for all new soldier recruits arriving at the four basic training centers around the country in order to detect the new coronavirus, a senior commander said.
Expert: Threat of coronavirus very real at Atlanta's airport
The threat that the COVID-19 pathogen can exist on surfaces is real, so says a professor from Georgia Tech. Philip Santangelo, a biomedical engineer, says the sometimes deadly virus may still be on a surface after 24 hours.
The threat that the COVID-19 pathogen can exist on surfaces is real, so says a professor from Georgia Tech. Philip Santangelo, a biomedical engineer, says the sometimes deadly virus may still be on a surface after 24 hours.
Tampa coronavirus patient says CDC did not take her health concerns seriously
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Two friends have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Hillsborough County. Now, in her first public comments, one of them insists she tried to warn authorities that she was sick as they flew back to the United States from Italy.
Korean Air suspends dozens of flights to US cities and other countries amid coronavirus outbreak
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, announced on Tuesday a mass suspension of flights.
Super Tuesday: Amid coronavirus fears, some states report no-show poll workers
Officials in Texas and California reported last-minute no-show workers at the polls as the number of cases of COVID-19 increased in the U.S.
Officials in Texas and California reported last-minute no-show workers at the polls as the number of cases of COVID-19 increased in the U.S.
Cleaning tips to keep your workspace safe amid coronavirus worries
Stopping the spread of bacteria or virus isn't just about cleaning your chairs, desks and keyboards, the biggest offender is something you sleep next to and rarely let go of. Your phone.
Stopping the spread of bacteria or virus isn't just about cleaning your chairs, desks and keyboards, the biggest offender is something you sleep next to and rarely let go of. Your phone.
Should you cancel your trip? CDC urges travelers to avoid several countries impacted by coronavirus
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
The U.S. CDC has issued a warning on its Instagram page urging international travelers to avoid countries impacted with the coronavirus.
Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.
Questions mount in US about overdue testing for coronavirus
Testing has become a huge concern for the state of Washington, where the virus has been spreading and at least nine people have died.
Testing has become a huge concern for the state of Washington, where the virus has been spreading and at least nine people have died.
Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.
Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.
President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.