Fragile safety net leaves U.S. economy vulnerable to coronavirus hit

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The spreading coronavirus outbreak poses a double-barreled threat to U.S. workers who face not only the prospect of lost wages if they are forced to stay home during a quarantine but also a fragile safety net to fall back on during such a crisis. Unlike in other rich

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Democrats demand investigation after whistleblower complaint on new coronavirus

Democrats demand a briefing from the administration next week while calling for an investigation after a whistleblower filed a complaint on COVID-19 response.

Coronavirus Shows Scale of Task to Fix China’s Flawed Healthcare

How the Democratic Republic of Congo found the road to being Ebola-free

The last Ebola patient being treated in the Democratic Republic of Congo went home from a treatment center on Tuesday, according to the World Health Organization, a significant step in the countdown to declaring an end to the world's second-deadliest outbreak of the disease.

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Paris Fashion Week: Facemasks on show amid coronavirus concern

Marine Serre's show saw models wear outfits complete with matching facemasks.

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.

Twelve more people test positive for coronavirus in UK

Chief medical officer says latest cases bring total in the country to 35

If Coronavirus-Stricken China Can’t Export Medicine the World Is in Trouble

Much of the country is idle thanks to the coronavirus epidemic. That means many of the ingredients in your medicine cabinet aren’t being produced.

Gov. Kemp confirms Georgia’s first 2 cases of coronavirus

Coronavirus fears keep cruise ship off San Francisco coast after passenger’s death

A cruise ship that carried a passenger who died of COVID-19 is held off the San Francisco coast as those on board are screened for the coronavirus.

Cruise ship set to port in Monterey Tuesday in midst coronavirus fears

Cruise ship visits to Monterey bring a temporary influx of tourists but with coronavirus top of mind residents are worried passengers will bring more than their pocket money ashore. The public's concern is understandable in light of a coronavirus outbreak on the Diamond Princess cruise ship earlier this year in Japan that sickened more than 700 people. Sign up for our Newsletters The city of Monterey reports the Amadea cruise ship scheduled to...

Industrial Commodities Extend Slide as Coronavirus Dents Demand

Commodities from oil to copper kept dropping, continuing a recent slide with traders expecting the spreading coronavirus to cripple demand.

Was it coronavirus? Steve Wozniak says he doesn't know if he and his wife were infected

Apple co-founder hinted on Twitter that he and his wife, Janet, may have been infected with coronavirus. He tells USA TODAY he can't know for sure.

After First Arizona Coronavirus Case Confirmed Health Director Says State's Monitoring 250 More Individuals

Arizona health officials announced that they have expanded their ability to test for coronavirus Monday, as they monitor 250 individuals who have recently returned from travel abroad to high risk areas.

UPS and FedEx warn coronavirus outbreak could hurt operations

U.S. package delivery companies United Parcel Service Inc and FedEx Corp warned ...

EURO 2020 CORONAVIRUS Q&A: Could tournament be postponed or scrapped?

Euro 2020 is under serious threat as the coronavirus continues to sweep its way across the world, with organisers of the championships monitoring the situation closely.

A full list of online coronavirus resources: Where to get your questions answered

Looking for information you can trust on coronavirus? Here are resources.

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Israel rises to 15

All patients are under quarantine and exhibiting mild symptoms only, says Israel’s Health Ministry • Some 5,500 Israelis are currently under quarantine due to potential exposure to coronavirus.

Coronavirus UK action plan: From hospitals to border checks and travel advice Covid-19 outbreak plan explained

Medics say public's role is simple: wash hands, use tissues and avoid GP

Coronavirus could cost airlines US$113 billion in lost revenue International Air Transport Association warns

World’s carriers stand to lose US$63 billion even if there is a sharp downturn in Covid-19 cases in affected jurisdictions, the analysis predicts.

Second case of unexplained coronavirus appears in California raising fears of community infection

World Bank ‘pandemic bond’ under pressure as coronavirus spreads

A World Bank bond designed to deliver funding to help the world’s poorest countries to tackle

Column: Trump’s response to coronavirus outbreak hasn’t exactly been calming

The runup to the Mike Pence unveiling had not been exactly calming for citizens who wanted to have faith in competent White House oversight.

Tomorrowland Winter in France Canceled Due to Coronavirus Crisis

Companies around Europe have taken precautions to protect employees from the spread of the coronavirus, but some measures such as administering body temperature checks might overstep privacy laws.

Coronavirus: Senate President’s urgent demand from Buhari

Senate President Ahmad LawanPresident of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on the Federal Government to provide more standard isolation centres across the country to check likely spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).He made the call on Tuesday, at a meeting with the Health Minister and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) at the National Assembly, Complex.While raising concern over the fact that the centre in Gwagwalada, in...

Premier League Removes Fair-Play Handshakes Due to Coronavirus Fears

Premier League is taking precautions due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Mariah Carey 'So Sad' to Postpone Hawaii Concert Amid Coronavirus Crackdown: 'Stay Safe'

The show, scheduled for next week, is now set for November

As Coronavirus Hits China’s Car Sales Auto Makers Take Show Online

With a large number of Chinese consumers homebound because of the coronavirus epidemic, some manufacturers see quarantined China as a test bed for more aggressive online sales.

Coronavirus: Myanmar donates 200 tons of rice to China

Two more coronavirus cases confirmed in Northern Ireland

Two more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total there to three.