Study abroad students disappointed ECU canceled trips

PODCAST | Economic news of the week: the future looks bleak for the rand

The coronavirus epidemic takes most of the blame for the rand’s poor performance so far in 2020

Coronavirus empty: bare planes ferries beaches make for an eerie Philippine getaway

Texas confirms first positive coronavirus case

Texas is confirming the first positive case of coronavirus in the state.

Coronavirus lingers in rooms and toilets but disinfectants kill it: Singapore study

WASHINGTON: New research from Singapore published on Wednesday (Mar 4) showed that patients with the novel coronavirus extensively contaminate ...

Egypt to ban entry to Qataris over coronavirus

Polish PM health minister against using coronavirus for political aims

Coronavirus outbreak in China has one unexpected side-effect

Coronavirus: China orders travellers quarantined amid outbreak

China is worried the virus might be imported back into the country.

Prosecutor's office warns website disseminating false reports on coronavirus in Azerbaijan

During the investigation conducted by the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General’s Office, it was revealed that local Sozcu.az news website posted the articles on the wide spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Azerbaijan and about fatal cases in medical institutions as a result of this “epidemic”, Trend reports on March 4 referring to the General Prosecutor’s Office.

Coronavirus: Kroger limits sales of sanitization cold and flu products due to high demand

Kroger is limiting the sale of sanitization and cold- and flu-related products as the country grapples with illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

US coronavirus staff were untrained and unprotected says whistleblower

US coronavirus staff were untrained and unprotected%2C says whistleblower %7C US news %7C The Guardian

Coronavirus affecting business travel supplies

Clearly, 50 Cent uses humor as a coping mechanism as officials declare that a Coronavirus outbreak will spread across New York City. Coronavirus is real out here and officials are claiming that the city of New York will likely suffer an outbreak. According to CNBC, Monday morning recorded eighty-six...

Nine countries put Japan on ‘do not go’ list due to coronavirus spread

Mercosur urgent health ministers meeting to address dengue measles and coronavirus threat

Coronavirus Is Disrupting British Factories’ Supply Chains

The coronavirus outbreak is starting to feed through to British factory supply chains, casting doubt on whether an upswing in activity after Boris Johnson’s election will continue.

Number of US coronavirus cases with unknown origin rises to 4

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported two new cases of the coronavirus that do not appear to be travel-related, bringing the total number of suspected cases with unknown origins to four.

JPMorgan tests coronavirus preparations by asking thousands of employees to work from home

JPMorgan Chase is bracing for the coronavirus outbreak by asking thousands of its employees to work from home for a day to test contingency plans, a person familiar with the matter told CNN Business.

Coronavirus case with potential unknown origin in California

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a patient in California is the first U.S. case that apparently did not involve travel or close contact with a traveler. CBS News' Elise Preston joined CBSN AM with the latest on what President Trump and federal health officials have to say about the coronavirus outbreak.

Portland choir director cuts Tokyo trip short due to coronavirus

A Portland choir director was supposed to conduct a festival in Tokyo last week but had to cut her time short because the festival was canceled due to the coronavirus. We caught up with Mia Hall Miller and her husband Matt Miller when they landed in Portland on Feb. 28. The Millers were exhausted after a day of travel and a week filled with sight-seeing and uncertainties. Mia, the founder and artistic director of Pacific Youth Choir in Portland,...

Anna Hursey: Welsh table tennis prodigy waits on China return because of coronavirus

Welsh table tennis prodigy Anna Hursey is waiting to discover when she can return to her Chinese training base because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Italy's coronavirus death toll rises to 52

Number of confirmed cases climbs to 1,835 in European country worst hit by outbreak

Alaska Tourism Officials See an Opportunity in Coronavirus

“If you’re interested in the Great Wall and ancient sites, Alaska also offers spectacular natural sites,” said one Anchorage tourism official.

Denmark sees first coronavirus case in man returning from Italy vacation

Denmark has officially confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus.

Oil prices gain on hope of substantial cuts to production by Saudi Arabia

U.S. benchmark oil futures on Wednesday trade higher as commodity experts wager that an important meeting of OPEC and its allies will result in a cut in...

Coronavirus: Can’t Buy More Than Four Packs of Toilet Paper in Australia

Despite government assurances, there has been a run on some items at Australian supermarkets in recent days, with images on social media purportedly showing shelves stripped of goods such as toilet paper, pasta and canned food, the AFP reported.

Hospitals in Indonesia prepare for coronavirus

After two cases of coronavirus were confirmed this week hospitals across the country are prepping for incoming cases of the deadly disease. Footage captured on March 4 shows workers at Medan Adam Malik Hospital in surgical masks and hazmat suits, while subsequent clips show many members of the general public wearing protective masks. Medan hospital has examined at least four people where only one has been ordered to have further monitoring. Indonesia's first Covid-19 patient is a 31-year-old woman who contracted the virus when dealing with a Japanese citizen who was later identified as a number 24 Covid-19 victim in Malaysia, while the second is a mother of 64 years old. President Joko Widodo has ordered officials to protect the identities and privacy of all confirmed Covid-19 patients, following Monday's announcement of the first confirmed pneumonia-like infection case in the country.

Coronavirus: Hand sanitiser rationed at chemists as sales surge

Pharmacy chains say they are limiting hand gel sales as demand spikes amid coronavirus fears.

Kenya accuses Somali army of ‘unwarranted attack’ on border town

Kenya on Wednesday accused Somalia of an "unwarranted attack" on the frontier town of Mandera, during heavy fighting over the border.

Air pollution in China slashed by around 30 PER CENT amid coronavirus lockdown

PM2.5 emissions in China dropped by between 20 and 30 per cent in February compared to normal levels following COVID-19 lockdown.

How Bad Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Get?

There’s a lot we don’t know, but experts say there are ways to prepare.

Pelosi mourns first coronavirus death promises congressional response

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) mourned the death of the first person killed by the coronavirus in the United States and promised congressional action. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Saturday that a person in his state had died as a result of contracting the virus. "The American people expect a well-coordinated, fully-funded response that appropriately addresses this public health crisis," Pelosi tweeted. Sadly and prayerfully,...