The passengers in his cab were coughing but wearing face masks. He still caught the coronavirus

Peace Unravels in Afghanistan as U.S. Carries Out Defensive Attack on Taliban

Days after signing a peace deal in Doha, a U.S. military spokesman says the Taliban appears “intent on squandering this opportunity.”

ALERT: Bank notes ‘may spread’ coronavirus

An official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that banknotes may spread coronavirus disease.

S.Korean President Moon cancels planned trip to the UAE Egypt and Turkey over coronavirus

SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday canceled his planned trip to the UAE, Egypt and Turkey in mid-March, over coronavirus, according to the presidential Blue House.“…

Travel experts worry about impact of coronavirus on cruise industry

From Euro Cup To Tokyo Olympics Coronavirus Causes Worry Over Major Sporting Events Globally

Nike Shutters Amsterdam HQ for Deep Cleaning After Employee Contracts Coronavirus

Sons of Apollo Postpone Tour Over Coronavirus Concerns

Sons of Apollo were forced to cancel a tour of Europe as a result of health and travel concerns caused by the Coronavirus in March 2020.

Australia Malaysia cut rates to cushion coronavirus impact

Rice University employee to be tested for coronavirus

Editor's note: The videos above and below are from an earlier report in which a small group of employees and students were self-quarantined at Rice University. A Rice University employee will be tested for the coronavirus. On Saturday, the university announced that a group of students and employees were asked to self-quarantine due to an employee's possible exposure to the coronavirus during overseas travel. On Sunday, Harris County health...

First coronavirus death reported in California; person had been on cruise ship to Mexico

Doctors said this patient had minimal community exposure between returning from the cruise and arriving at the hospital by ambulance on Feb. 27.

First coronavirus case reported in New York state

New York State reported its first case of COVID-19 on Sunday after a woman contracted the virus on a recent trip to Iran, officials said.

Trusting the IOC to do the right thing on Tokyo 2020 — facing the spectre of a pandemic — is a dangerous game

Could the coronavirus hit California’s homeless population? Health officials are worried

With more cases of coronavirus expected in California, health officials are worried that homeless people might be especially vulnerable to an outbreak.

Coronavirus quarantine and self-isolation: your questions answered

What is the advice for people returning from areas affected by the new coronavirus if they start feeling unwell?

Report: six new coronavirus cases at UAE Tour

Six more individuals connected to the UAE Tour have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Coronavirus will hurt Canadian economy in short term experts predict

UAE Gulf central banks cut interest rates in response to coronavirus outbreak

A teller at a bank in Dubai. The UAE central bank has trimmed interest rates in line with the US Fed move. It has also asked banks operating in the country to reschedule loans and take a lenient view on fees and commissions. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives Dubai: Central banks in the Gulf late Tuesday cut key interest rates following the 50 basis points (0.5 per cent) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve as an emergency monetary policy response...

Will Coronavirus Push the World Into Recession? One CIO Isn’t Convinced Yet.

The coronavirus outbreak has rattled consumers and investors alike. But Sonal Desai, chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton’s fixed income group, isn’t convinced a global recession is inevitable.

Zimbabwe’s economy goes from bad to worse

The IMF’s recent report makes grim reading, with negative growth recorded for last year, and an expectation of effectively no growth, growing inflation and a devaluing currency into 2020. The underlying macro-economic instability has been made worse by major climate impacts during 2019 – both the drought and cyclone Idai. The situation is bad, and getting worse. With the failure of government to address the required reforms, the prospects of...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls for calm over coronavirus outbreak

Citing coronavirus University of Iowa cancels study abroad trips to China South Korea

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

Joe Biden Coronavirus Abortion Law: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

Coronavirus: Pro14 scheduled games 'to go ahead'

Dragons' Pro14 game against Benetton on 6 March is set to go ahead as competition chiefs announce measures.

Slovakia's populists win vote with anti-corruption stance

Central banks 'left holding the bag' in coronavirus crisis strategist says

Richard Kelly, head of global strategy at TD Securities, discusses the Fed's decision to cut rates in response to the global coronavirus crisis.

School closures because of coronavirus affect 290 million students around the world UNESCO says

Coping With Coronavirus-Induced Market Volatility: A Multi-Asset Update

Blitzboks duo named in LA Sevens dream team

Nigeria Braces As Coronavirus Arrives In Megacity Lagos

Coronavirus crisis spreads in Iran ebbs in China; G7 vows resolve

"We are in uncharted territory," World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.