As the deadly coronavirus continues to spread, at what point does it become a pandemic?

Health officials are concerned that the coronavirus, which has infected more than 20,000 people across 26 countries and killed more than 420 people, is going to become a pandemic. 

Only one Princeton student still being assessed amid outbreaklating amid China virus

Princeton University says only one student who recently traveled to China is still being assessed among those required to self-isolate amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak in that country.

Thousands sign petition demanding closure of Alhambra schools amid coronavirus outbreak

As fear about novel coronavirus spreads -- much faster than the disease itself -- nearly 14,000 people have signed an online petition, urging Alhambra Unified to cancel all classes until the outbreak ends, it was reported Tuesday. 

Evacuated child quarantined at March Air Reserve Base from Wuhan hospitalized

A child who was among the 195 American passengers evacuated from Wuhan, China to March Air Reserve Base for a 14-day quarantine was hospitalized after developing a fever, the Riverside County Department of Health announced. 

Coronavirus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.

Built in 10 days, China opens new coronavirus hospital as death toll grows

On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.

Emory scientists testing possible coronavirus drug treatment

Recent testing of the new compound from Emory shows it could be potentially valuable in the fight against the deadly new virus.

Second coronavirus case confirmed in Santa Clara County

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department on Sunday confirmed the Bay Area's second case of the coronavirus. 

Philippines reports world’s 1st coronavirus death outside China

The first death outside China from the new coronavirus was recorded Sunday in the Philippines, as countries around the world evacuated hundreds of their citizens from the infection zone and Chinese authorities completed a new, rapidly constructed 1,000-bed hospital for victims of the outbreak.

Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak

The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."

Coronavirus case in Santa Clara County is Bay Area's first

The man was not sick enough to require treatment in a hospital. The man did seek medical treatment, however his condition is not considered serious. Officials could not disclose where the man sought care.

US declares emergency, new entry restrictions due to virus

The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.

American Airlines suspends all flights to China over coronavirus

American Airlines is the second major U.S. airline to suspend flights to China as the spread of the deadly coronavirus continues.

Delta suspends flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Delta Air Lines has suspended flights to China temporarily over concerns of the cornonavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus outbreak impacting Atlanta organizations

Concerns over the latest coronavirus have impacted more than just Atlanta’s airport. It has caused several organizations to change plans.