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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What we know about Georgia's 2 coronavirus patients

Officials say a 56-year-old man and his teenage son have tested positive for the coronavirus in Fulton County.

2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says

A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.

Gov. Kemp: 2 coronavirus patients in Georgia

Two people in Georgia have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Gov. Brian Kemp announced during a late-night press conference Monday. Both patients live together and one recently returned from Italy.

Coronavirus screening at Atlanta's airport

Five countries are now considered high risk by the CDC because of the coronavirus. This includes China, Italy, South Korea, Iran, and Venezuela.

4 Irvine firefighters quarantined after making contact with patient showing coronavirus-like symptoms

Four Irvine firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were placed under quarantine at a local fire station after making contact with a patient who may have the COVID-19 coronavirus, it was announced Monday.