Political and General News Events from Feb. 21

Coronavirus Crisis: U.S. death toll rises to 6 as South Korea declares 'war' on virus

In a special edition of the Morning Rundown, Dr. John Torres, NBC News Medical Correspondent, encourages readers not to panic about COVID-19.

Coronavirus shatters Kenya's beach volleyball team Olympics dream

The top two teams would proceed to the third and final qualification round.

Miami-Dade Superintendent Reiterates ‘Do Not Come To School’ If Exhibiting Coronavirus Symptoms

Florida school districts are keeping tabs on the outbreak, but have not made any changes to school schedules.

How Washington State Ferries Is Combating Coronavirus

Wireless or hands-free ticket scanning is not available at all ferry terminals. Instead, commuters are encouraged to practice good hygiene.

The Lonely Marathon Japan Ran to Protect Olympics From Coronavirus

It was meant to be part of a big buildup to the Olympics. Instead, a stripped-down Tokyo marathon showed the challenge facing Japan to save the 2020 summer Games from the threat of the coronavirus epidemic.

Arcadia University shuts down all spring break study-abroad trips due to coronavirus

About 270 students were scheduled to travel to Ireland, Italy, and other countries later this month over spring break.

Global death toll from novel coronavirus outbreak nears 3000 as US confirms 2nd fatality

Two people sickened with the novel coronavirus have died in the United States, as the global death toll from the viral outbreak that began in China nears 3,000.

Two cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Georgia

Two cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Georgia

OPEC and allies to consider significant oil output cuts as coronavirus hits demand

OPEC and its allies will consider making substantial oil production cuts to lift prices that have been battered by the coronavirus outbreak, Algeria's oil minister said on Tuesday, as ministers began arriving for talks in Vienna this week.

Iran orders armed forces to help with novel coronavirus after 77 deaths

Iran's outbreak is the deadliest outside of China.

WHO sends first medics supplies to Iran to fight coronavirus

Coronavirus scare lowered interest rates could be chance to refinance your home

Mortgage rates fell dramatically on the ongoing coronavirus scare, giving homeowners more room to refinance their mortgages.

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.

Coronavirus Fears Keeps Grand Princess In Limbo Off California Coast

The Grand Princess remained hovering off the California coast early Thursday, banned by Gov. Gavin Newsom from docking in San Francisco and any other California port until 21 passengers suffering from flu-like symptoms were tested for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Florida: What Treasure Coast officials are doing to prepare

Government agencies, school districts and local health departments are preparing now for the possibility of coronavirus on the Treasure Coast.

Hollywood Tech Brace for Billions in Losses Due to Coronavirus

The rapid spread of coronavirus, which has already killed more than 3,000 people and infected as many as 90,000, has gripped a fearful global population and threatens the livelihood of countless wo…

The Spread of Coronavirus Threatens Supply Shocks at Home and Abroad

The spread of the coronavirus is disrupting economic activity around the world. The United States must prepare for the effects of global and domestic supply shocks to the economy.

Coronavirus stops play: Here's a list of global sporting events hit by the epidemic

With Euro 2020 scheduled to happen across Europe in June and the Tokyo Olympics in July, the stakes are getting bigger and bigger.

Coronavirus privacy: Are South Korea's alerts too revealing?

The texts are so detailed that some online sleuths think they've identified extra-marital affairs.

What the 1918 flu's hidden history can teach the coronavirus era

They, too, thought it couldn't happen here.

'Support Chinatown in Chicago': Restaurant crawl aims to overcome coronavirus xenophobia

Coronavirus in NY schools: What you need to know about remote learning quarantines and study abroad

Coronavirus is spreading from China across the globe and schools will be on the frontline of efforts to contain the virus. What you should know

2 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Washington

Health officials have confirmed two new cases of the COVID-19 virus — one in Snohomish County and one in King County.

Coronavirus won’s stop Monster Jam fans

Action News Jax reporter Meghan Moriarty will be live from TIAA Bank Field on FOX30 at 10.

Coronavirus and Connecticut: The situation right now

Schumer Wants Medicare To Cover Coronavirus Vaccine

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) - Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to make sure a coronavirus vaccine would be available to senior citizens, so he's insisting a spending bill in Congress makes sure Medicare covers the costs of it. ...listen to the audio... The bipartisan spending plan to combat coronavirus should be unveiled this week, and Schumer said there's not currently any guarantee that Medicare will cover a vaccine when it's available. "This is the vaccine,...

New coronavirus case in California is second of unknown origin

An older adult woman from California is the second case of unknown origin of the novel coronavirus, health officials in Santa Clara County said Friday.

How a South Korean Church Helped Spread the Coronavirus

The leader of an enigmatic church, accused by South Korean officials of spreading the coronavirus epidemic, apologized to the public. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains how the church’s secretive practices may have jeopardized containment efforts. Photo: Lee Moo Ryul/Newsis via AP

Kagame fires minister for lying about Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah as coronavirus shifts focus to outside China

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday extended a ban on Umrah pilgrims and other visitors until March 31 in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus vaccine: why a vaccination against Covid-19 won't emerge overnight – and how long it could take

Coronavirus vaccine: why a vaccination against Covid-19 won't emerge overnight – and how long it could take