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NBA's coronavirus memo reportedly encourages players to shun high fives for fist bumps limit autographs

The NBA has sent out a memo advising players on precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus that leads to COVID-19, ESPN reports. Limit physical interactions with fans. “The coronavirus remains a situation with the potential to change rapidly,” the memo reportedly reads. With much still unknown about the virus other than its propensity to spread, the NBA is encouraging players to take basic precautions to limit physical contact with other...

Pakistan reports fifth coronavirus case

As Iran’s Leaders Contract Coronavirus Doubts Emerge Over National Tally

Coronavirus infections among Iran’s senior leaders are raising questions over the extent of an outbreak that has become a flashpoint in the world-wide spread of the virus.

The Latest: Mike Pence says CDC to issue new virus guidance

Coronavirus: OPEC reduces number of delegates stops journalists from covering OPEC non-OPEC Meeting

THE Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, has adopted measures, targeted at preventing the spread of Coronavirus

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.

Joe Root reveals England players will not shake hands in Sri Lanka

Trump says he can bring in coronavirus experts quickly. The experts say it is not that simple.

United Airlines slashes Asia service because of coronavirus

United Airlines has reduced service because of coronavirus.

American Airlines cancels remaining flights to South Korea through April 24

American Airlines Group Inc said Tuesday it will temporarily suspend all remaini...

Trump Considering Closing U.S.-Mexico Border to Stop Spread of Coronavirus

President Trump on Saturday confirmed that he’s considering closing the southern border over the coronavirus, a claim critics were skeptical to accept.

Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages to Mecca Medina over coronavirus fears

Coronavirus fears change art of shaking hands in US capital

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Lindsey Graham is offering elbow bumps instead of handshakes, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is putting her hand over her heart in greeting. Sen. Bill Cassidy is offering up hand sanitizer and Sen. Marco Rubio is washing his hands so often that he has "to start moisturizing." In a city where the meet-and-greet is hardwired into the culture of political life, the coronavirus is rapidly changing the norms - even before a first case arrives in the nation's capital. Government officials are scrambling to monitor the national situation while also taking pains to keep the virus out of their own very-public workplace. Tourism officials are admitting that virus fears will inevitably cut into what should be the start of peak tourist season. "Obviously there will be an impact," said Greg O'Dell, president of Events DC, which owns Washington's convention center. "For those who are comfortable traveling, we do want them to travel to our great city." Springtime in Washington normally brings waves of school trips and conventions, plus the thousands who come for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which starts on March 20. But the cancellations have already begun. On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank announced that their annual spring meetings in Washington would be switched to an online "virtual format" in order to ensure the health and safety of participants. So far the coronavirus has killed at least 3,000 people and infected more than 89,000 around the world. The virus has made small inroads into the U.S. so far. Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, director of D.C.'s health department, said there had been no reported infections in Washington so far. Theresa Impastato, chief safety officer at the Washington Metro, told the Metro board late last month that the Metro had...

Supermarket shelves 'left empty' in Devon after Coronavirus cases

Goods such as wet wipes, multi-vitamins and antibacterial handwash have nearly all gone

Coronavirus fears prompt new federal warning against travel to Iran

The federal government is now warning against all travel to Iran over concerns about the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus patient transferred to San Mateo County

Officials did not say where or when the patient had tested positive, nor where they were evacuated from.

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'Don't be kidnapped by China': Taiwan tells World Health Organisation in bid for separate virus tally

Net group says Wikipedia disrupted in Iran amid coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Wikipedia's Farsi-language website appears to be disrupted in Iran after a close confidant to the country's supreme leader died of the new coronavirus, an...

What Michigan is doing to prepare for coronavirus

Although Michigan has no confirmed cases of coronavirus—COVID-19—to date, state health officials are making preparations in case of an outbreak. Saturday, the first American with coronavirus died in Washington state. Officials said the man had no history of travel outside of the U.S. or known contact with anyone who had COVID-19. In the U.S, 69 people have been infected. The CDC categorized these infections into separate categories: 13 have been...

Saudi Cabinet Underlines Kingdom’s Efforts to Confront Coronavirus

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA) The Saudi cabinet underscored on Tuesday the Kingdom’s preventative measures aimed at combating the coronavirus outbreak.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.The ministers underlined the measures taken to protect the health of Umrah worshippers, tourists and citizens and residents. Saudi Arabia has taken the highest...

US-Israeli anti-missile drill aborted over coronavirus fears

U.S. European Command's Defender Europe 2020 exercise is still scheduled to go ahead as planned.

Trump Officials Scared to Anger Trump If They Tell the Truth About the Coronavirus

President lets it be known he sees honest medical information as a political threat.

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

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Don't let coronavirus fears affect your mental health experts say

A little perspective on all the concerns surrounding the coronavirus. With all the grim news you're hearing about this global health hazard, there's another concern that's just as important...your mental well-being. Don't let your fears take an emotional toll because you overreacted to the situation.

Coronavirus Ireland: Calls for 'code of practice' to ensure workers forced to stay home get paid

THE leader of the trade union movement has called for a statutory ‘code of practice’ to ensure workers forced to stay at home due to coronavirus get paid.

Coronavirus: clock ticking for China to stop foreign firms fleeing country report says

Labour-intensive industries like textiles and heavy polluters likely to be the first to leave if Beijing does not restore confidence, scientists say Exodus could result in China becoming a ‘hollow economy’, report says China has less than a month to prevent businesses leaving the country in their droves because of the coronavirus epidemic, according to the latest estimate by government scientists. Labour-intensive textile production, hi-tech...

CUNY Students Abroad Summoned Home As Coronavirus Hits NYC

Students studying in Iran, Japan, South Korea, Italy and China will return to New York, Gov. Cuomo announced.

Coronavirus: Suspected case at Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel

A patient was identified at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel and is currently in isolation.

Coronavirus: just eight out of 1600 doctors in poll say NHS is ready

Doctors raise concern over already high demand and lack of resources in health service