Nearly 10000 sign petition calling for SXSW to be canceled over mounting coronavirus worries

A person who authored the petition said she was "concerned about the hundreds of thousands of people who will be traveling" to Austin, Texas in March.

Dallas city health and education officials prepare for coronavirus

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson convened a meeting at the emergency operations center at Dallas City Hall on Wednesday to discuss the city's COVID-19 preparedness. The meeting was attended by directors and supervisors and superintendents of every imaginable service group within the city of Dallas. Director of Emergency Management Rocky Vaz said the purpose for the meeting was to collaborate on contingency plans in the event of a novel coronavirus...

Second case of coronavirus diagnosed in Estonia

A second person tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus in Estonia the Health Board said on Tuesday. The patient has mild symptoms, is self-quarantining at home and is not at serious risk.

South Korea declares war on coronavirus as China stabilises with lowest new cases recorded since epidemic began

Coronavirus outbreak's impact on St. Louis-area universities expands

While there currently are no known cases in St. Louis of the new coronavirus identified late last year in China, St. Louis-area universities are feeling the impact as the outbreak continues to spread. First identified in December in Wuhan, China, the new COVID-19 respiratory disease has been detected in 37 locations internationally, including in the United States, according to a Tuesday update by the Centers for Disease Control, which warned...

HHS investigating defect in coronavirus tests

The Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday said it is probing a manufacturing problem in the first testing kits for coronavirus that led several states to request emergency approval for state-specific tests."[U]pon learning about the test issue from CDC [the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], FDA worked with CDC to determine that problems with certain test components were due to a manufacturing issue," FDA Commissioner...

Four illegal immigrants found in lorry in Bedfordshire tested for coronavirus

FOUR illegal immigrants found in a lorry have been tested for coronavirus as 12 new cases were confirmed today taking the UK total to 51. The Somali migrants — who were among 16 smuggled into Brita…

Zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Houston Health Department says

Zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Houston, Health Department says

Pompeo: 'Misinformation' behind international court's probe of US actions in Afghanistan

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday accused the International Criminal Court (ICC) of being under the influence of “misinformation” after it announced an investigation into U.S. actions in Afghanistan.

AJN Resources Inc. Official Communication from the Democratic Republic of Congo Minister of Portfolio

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2020) - AJN Resources Inc. (CSE: AJN) (FSE: 5AT) ("AJN") is pleased to announce that the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") Minister of Portfolio, The Honourable, Professor Clement Kuete Nyimi Bemuna, has officially verified

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Watch live: Trump addresses coronavirus in White House briefing

President Donald Trump said he plans to address the coronavirus in a White House briefing on Saturday.

Groupama-FDJ's Gaudu and Démare remain in coronavirus lockdown at Abu Dhabi hotel

18 countries regions restricting entry from Japan over virus 29 set entry conditions

Stockpilers Buy Up Outdoor Provisions Amid Coronavirus Fears

Epidemic-wary households are buying up snack bars and pouched foods typically bought by campers and hikers, and manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the soaring demand.

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.

Houston doctor: Here’s how to talk to your kids about coronavirus

“Coronavirus is probably the first outbreak they’re hearing about,” said Alexander Yudovich, a pediatrician at Houston’s Pediatric Associates. “They were probably not aware of the Ebola outbreak in 2014 or swine flu in 2009.”

Coronavirus forces Sport Relief celebrities to switch from ice to desert

Coronavirus in Washington: Updates on where the virus is now symptoms travel safety

Here's updates on the coronavirus in Washington state and tips on how to remain safe.

Australian GP going ahead despite coronavirus fears

Palestinian Authority issues foreign tourist ban over coronavirus fears

The Palestinian Authority on Thursday ordered hotels in the West Bank to stop re...

Coronavirus fears rise after two deaths in Washington state: You just don't know who you're next to

Health officials announced new coronavirus cases in Washington, Oregon, California, Illinois, New York, Florida and Rhode Island.

Princess Cruises issues coronavirus 'Health Advisory Letter' warning Grand Princess passengers of connection

The passengers on the Grand Princess were issued a "Health Advisory Letter" warning of the ship's connection to a "small cluster" of COVID-19 cases.

G7 To Issue Statement On Coronavirus Economic Impact

The Group of Seven Nations (G7) are preparing a statement on how they will respond to the economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. What Happened The G7 is an international economic organization comprising seven nations: Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Reuters, citing sources, reported that the G7 statement on the response to the economic impact of the epidemic is expected Wednesday....

Don't export masks Minister pleads amid coronavirus panic buying

The problem is, he said, that a number of producers have intentionally been holding back mask supplies and raising prices.

How do we detect if coronavirus is spreading in the community?

The threat of coronavirus has inspired a wave of panic buying in Australia, resulting in items including loo paper disappearing from shelves across the country. Australians have begun to prepare for disaster at levels previously unseen, even at the height of the country’s recent extreme bushfires and other natural disasters. The huge demand for loo paper has seen supermarket supplies dry up in minutes, and in Sydney one chain has implemented a...

Lebanon Coronavirus Cases Rise to 13 as Rumors Denied

Senators press Pence over coronavirus response in private briefing

Senators on Tuesday pressed Vice President Pence in a closed-door meeting over the administration's response to coronavirus, particularly expressing concerns with a lack of testing.Democratic senators, in particular, asked sharp questions of Pence and administration health officials during a visit to their lunch meeting to discuss the spreading virus.Some Republican senators, in addition, said they shared growing concerns among Democrats and...

Cruise ship MSC Meraviglia turned away from two Caribbean ports amid coronavirus concerns

COVID-19: House Minority Leader Calls for Extra Vigilance

New York man who tested positive for coronavirus traveled to Florida

A New York attorney who tested positive for the coronavirus has not recently traveled internationally but did take a trip to Florida. Related video above: ‘A matter of time’: Orange County officials prep for coronavirus Sign up for our Newsletters The case is New York state's second confirmed coronavirus case and the state’s first apparent instance of community spread, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. It's unknown when the 50-year-old...

‘SNL’ Spoofs Netflix and Coronavirus With ‘Love Is Blind: Quarantine Edition’

The "Saturday Night Live" parody reinvents the format of the popular reality dating show, with contestants cordoned due to coronavirus.