G-7 nations pledge to cooperate on coronavirus ‘including fiscal measures where appropriate’

Markets have been looking for a strong immediate response that would include coordinated rate cuts by central banks. On Tuesday, the G-7 nations pledged to use “all appropriate tools" to deal with the spreading coronavirus but announced no immediate actions.

Microsoft Google join ranks offering free tools amid coronavirus outbreak

Tech giants hope to mitigate the effects of the virus.

Japan Shocks Parents by Moving to Close All Schools Over Coronavirus

The country, unlike others, has not experienced a sharp increase in reported cases, but it is under pressure to act decisively to preserve the Tokyo Olympics.

5-star treatment: Armenia quarantines coronavirus suspects in luxurious hotel (VIDEO)

Can Coronavirus Be Stopped and How Have Other Pandemics Ended?

Over 3,000 people have died of COVID-19 in more than 92,000 cases worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Coronavirus can be prevented by simple hygiene says health minister Vardhan

Hygiene measures such as washing hands, maintaining etiquettes while coughing will keep everyone safe.The minister will meet senior officials of the Delhi government to take stock of the situation

Microsoft pulls out of Game Developers Conference due to coronavirus risk

Microsoft said it will not attend the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco due to the coronavirus outbreak. Sony, Facebook, Unity, and other gaming giants previously said they would not attend.

Rejected by Jamaica Caymans over virus fears cruise ship docks in Mexico

Shipping’s Smaller Operators Are Most Susceptible to the Coronavirus Financial Impact

Many companies are struggling to stay afloat as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak sweeps across supply chains, slashing production in China and dealing a blow to global trade and the movement of goods.

Utah lawmakers to consider resolution urging calm cooperation on coronavirus

The Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee will discuss SCR8, a concurrent resolution in support of the Chinese people regarding the coronavirus outbreak that acknowledges the serious public health risk of COVID-19.

Kuwait has 43 confirmed cases of coronavirus - health ministry

Kuwait now has 43 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to a health ministry...

Is Austria safe? Latest travel advice as coronavirus cases hit 24 and 350 are quarantined

AUSTRIA is the latest country in Europe to report cases of coronavirus, with 24 infected and 350 quarantined. Here is the latest travel advice for Brits heading to Austria on holiday. Follow our co…

Standard Chartered misses growth targets amid coronavirus fears

Standard Chartered to miss growth targets amid coronavirus fears %7C Standard Chartered %7C The Guardian

Italy closes schools and universities amid coronavirus outbreak

Italy closed schools for 8.4 million students through March 15 after at least four other countries — Japan, the UAE, Lebanon, Iraq — took similar action.

Turkey Afghanistan Pakistan Armenia close Iran borders for coronavirus

Two Life.Church pastors in self-imposed quarantine after possible exposure to coronavirus in Germany

Coronavirus Precautions: MTA Cleaning Subways And Stations To Stop The Spread

Transit officials said this new protocol ensures the full fleet will be sanitized every 72 hours, all to prevent the disease from spreading.

Valencia vs. Atalanta UCL Match Closed to Fans Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Valencia's upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with Atalanta will take place behind closed doors because of fears over the coronavirus spreading...

World food prices dip in February hurt by coronavirus - U.N

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) food priceindex, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals,oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 180.5 points last month, down 1.0% on January. FAO also slightly upped its forecast for cereal production, predicting a crop totalling

New Jersey Confirms First 'Presumptive' Positive Case Of Coronavirus

TRENTON, N.J. (WCBS 880) -- Gov. Phil Murphy has announced the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus in New Jersey. The individual is a man in his 30s hospitalized in Bergen County. He has been in the hospital since March 3. "My Administration is working aggressively to keep residents safe and contain the spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey," said Murphy. "We take this situation very seriously and have been preparing for this for...

UK government says 12 new positive tests for coronavirus total now 35

British health authorities said on Sunday there had been 12 new cases of coronav...

Worker infected with coronavirus prompts Facebook to close Seattle office

The 5,000 workers at Facebook’s Seattle office were advised to work from home

How to protect yourself from coronavirus: An infocomic goes viral

Singapore artist Weiman Kow created a 17-panel comic to explain how the COVID-19 coronavirus is spread and how you can protect yourself. The infocomic has now gone viral.

Georgia employers weigh how coronavirus will affect work routines

Coronavirus impact in Georgia: local employers wrestle with potential impact on employees on the job.

Coronavirus affects SA Olympic team

New York coronavirus patient's wife children and neighbor test positive for virus

The man's wife, son, daughter and a neighbor who drove him to the hospital have all tested positive for COVID-19.

California passengers of cruise ship say confusion reigned as coronavirus spread

The Grand Princess cruise ship at the center of a coronavirus outbreak mismanaged a emerging emergency, say several passengers.

Robots deployed to front line of coronavirus outbreak

But they come with a host of ethical questions.

Coronavirus hits the events industry: These conferences are canceled or scaled back

The Game Developers Conference in San Francisco is just one of many conferences impacted by the novel virus.

Officials at Trump’s coronavirus briefing focused on preventing the spread of criticism of Trump

Boku Benefits from Online Gaming and Streaming Boost as Coronavirus Spreads

OPEC Russia moving closer to big oil cut as coronavirus hits demand

A panel of OPEC and its allies recommended cutting oil output by an extra 1 million barrels per day (bpd) on Tuesday signaling that Russia and Saudi Arabia were moving closer to a deal to prop up prices which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Saudi Arabia and some other OPEC members have been