Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Coronavirus fears: Stocks fall on Wall Street, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Survey: Nearly 40% of beer-drinkers won't buy Corona because of coronavirus
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report coronavirus
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
Students at UC Davis, community colleges affected by coronovirus outbreak
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
Officials said there is no connection with the UC Davis students and the woman in Solano County who is the first case of an individual in the U.S. for whom officials do not know the source of illness.
Geneva auto show canceled as Switzerland bans large events
The Geneva auto show was canceled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all public and private events involving more than 1,000 people in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Geneva auto show was canceled after the Swiss government put an immediate ban Friday on all public and private events involving more than 1,000 people in order to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Officials working to ID health care workers exposed to Solano Co. coronavirus patient
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.
Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
Atlanta 'business as usual' despite coronavirus concerns
The threat over a potential coronavirus outbreak has many businesses worried, but for the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is business as usual.
The threat over a potential coronavirus outbreak has many businesses worried, but for the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is business as usual.
Schools in Georgia planning for possible coronavirus outbreak
So far, there have been no reported cases in Georgia, but that is not stopping the State Department of Public Health and school districts across the state from planning for the worst now. This comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the country’s first case of the virus without a known source.
So far, there have been no reported cases in Georgia, but that is not stopping the State Department of Public Health and school districts across the state from planning for the worst now. This comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the country’s first case of the virus without a known source.
Amid coronavirus threat, Georgia-founded business sends online music classes to quarantined Chinese kids
The company, focused on fostering music education through parent/child classes, was founded in metro Atlanta and has expanded to 10 countries, including China, which picked up its program for young children in more than 700 locations.
The company, focused on fostering music education through parent/child classes, was founded in metro Atlanta and has expanded to 10 countries, including China, which picked up its program for young children in more than 700 locations.
Gov. Newsom: 28 positive coronavirus cases in California
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
8,400 people being monitored for coronavirus in California amid 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases, governor says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
Anxious about the new coronavirus? Therapist offers tips to help
Anxious about the coronavirus? You're not alone. Therapist Sulonda Smith offers some tips to soothe your fears and explain the outbreak to children.
Anxious about the coronavirus? You're not alone. Therapist Sulonda Smith offers some tips to soothe your fears and explain the outbreak to children.
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.
Flight attendant diagnosed with coronavirus after flights in and out of Los Angeles, reports say
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.