Tokyo Disney Resort temporarily closing amid coronavirus outbreak 'as a precautionary measure'

“We remain in close contact with related government agencies about the situation," Tokyo Disney Resort said in a statement.

OPEC considering oil production cuts to offset coronavirus impact

OPEC members are calling for a reduction in oil production around the world to counter dropping prices thought to be a result of the global coronavirus outbreak.The Associated Press reported that a proposal from OPEC members set to be considered Friday calls for steep cuts to oil production from non-member states, including Russia, with a number of other nations already reportedly on board.Russia appeared to be the main obstacle to reaching an...

‘Mission: Impossible 7’s’ Italy Shoot Delayed Due to Coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus, Paramount Pictures is delaying its plans for a three-week shoot of Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 7" in Venice, Italy. The studio issued an announcement Monday that cited the Venetian government's missive to halt public gatherings. Italy has more than 150

Homeland Security Immigration offices in Tukwila closed due to coronavirus

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Coronavirus gets political: Trump Dems exchange barbs as US prepares for potential crisis

As the coronavirus has swept around the world, sickening and killing thousands, the U.S. government's response to the crisis has become gripped by political infighting between President Trump and Democrats.

United Kingdom has 19 confirmed coronavirus cases

The United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus after Wales...

Doctor says your mask won't help you against coronavirus. Here's why

A new case of coronavirus in California "marks a turning point," according to the state's public health director, because the patient has no related travel history and no known exposure to coronavirus. Dr. Alok Patel joins Anderson Cooper to answer your coronavirus questions live. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.

Apple Co-Founder Suggests He's Coronavirus 'Patient Zero'

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak made a claim that he and his wife, Janet Wozniak, could be "patient zero" for the coronavirus in the US. The 69-year-old tech entrepreneur told USA Today that he believes they may have contracted the virus during a trip to Southeast Asia in January. He described coming down with "the worst flu of our lives" following the trip with symptoms such as sore throats and coughs. "Checking out Janet's bad cough. Started...

Screening stepped up as coronavirus reaches Delhi and Hyderabad

Local travel agents share insight amid coronavirus fear

With Spring Break just around the corner, many people are wondering how the coronavirus outbreak is going to impact their vacations. Some airlines have begun making changes. Delta, American, and United all are waiving cancellation fees for flights to high-risk countries. We asked Cindy Minor, owner of Small World Big Fun travel agency, how she is advising clients when it comes to travel in those high-risk countries. She said there's no way to do...

Coronavirus: Mooresville College Student To Self-Quarantine

College student Sydney Pittman is in self-quarantine at her home in Mooresville after her study abroad program in Italy was suspended.

Facebook pulls out of South by Southwest festival over coronavirus fears

Facebook Inc is pulling out of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) music ...

Fujitsu preparing to stop production in Spain after coronavirus causes shortages

Thai workers are caught IRONING used face masks so they can sell them to people avoiding coronavirus

Police raided a house in the Saraburi province, north of Bangkok, on Monday after receiving a tip.

BMW Says Coronavirus Has Impacted Sales In China Doesn't Change 2020 Sales Targets

BMW executive Oliver Zipse spoke about the impact on sales during a conference call.

Japan could push Olympics to end of year amid coronavirus fears

Amid fears that the coronavirus outbreak could disrupt the Tokyo Games, Japan’s Olympic minister said Tuesday that the contract calls for the event to be held during 2020 – suggesting that it could…

Central Georgia colleges prepare in case of coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has taken the lives of six people in the U.S., all from Washington state. Two cases have been confirmed in Georgia. RELATED: Gov. Brian Kemp confirms two coronavirus cases in Georgia MORE: What we know about Georgia coronavirus cases But, the number of deaths connected with the virus is still far below what we see in a typical flu season. As concerns for the virus grows, several Georgia colleges and universities...

Coronavirus: 4 people awaiting test results in Florida; no confirmed cases reported

In a news conference in West Palm Beach Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis said 700 people who recently returned from China have been monitored in Florida.

Russia-Turkey talks a last chance to avert Idlib calamity

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A summit between the Turkish and Russian leaders on Thursday may be the last chance to work out a deal that avoids further calamity in Syria’s northwest. Faced with mounting losses for his troops in Syria's...

New York Auto Show Still Planned Despite Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Global economy is gripped by rare twin supply-demand shock

The supply-cum-demand blows explain why the world economy is sliding toward its weakest expansion since the 2009 recession, with policy makers’ inflation targets becoming all the more unreachable.

Sport Relief forced to move from Mongolia to Namibia over coronavirus

It looks like Apple and Netflix have joined the long list of companies ditching SXSW over coronavirus fears

Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter have already dropped out of the annual interactive media and film event.

Coronavirus kills 77 infects 2336 in Iran: deputy health minister

Seventy seven people have died and 2,336 have been infected by the coronavirus, ...

Indian rupee hits 15-month low after fresh coronavirus cases in country

List of sports events affected by the new coronavirus outbreak from China

Exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead but short of a majority in Israel’s 3rd election in a year — he goes on trial in 2 weeks

The uncertainty didn't stop Benjamin Netanyahu from declaring victory early Tuesday in front of a raucous crowd of supporters.

Paris' famed Louvre museum reopens after coronavirus fears

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is now encouraging drivers to clean their vehicles at least daily over coronavirus fears. Taxi drivers find themselves on the front line of the spread of the virus due to them being some of the first to interact with travelers. Cabbies arm themselves against #CoronaOutbreak with the TLC asking them to sanitize door handles and seats after each shift. @wcbs880 #Coronavirusnyc...

Nervous about buying a plane ticket? American Delta United waiving change fees amid coronavirus crisis

United other airlines cut more flights to Asia as concerns about coronavirus grow

WHO raises coronavirus threat assessment now says virus poses a 'very high' risk at a global level

WHO officials said they are increasing the risk assessment of the coronavirus to "very high" across the world.

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