Coronavirus update: Iran on high alert and US confirms new cases as WHO raises concerns over shortage of medical supplies

The World Health Organisation raises concerns about the "hording and misuse" of protective equipment due to coronavirus fears.

Kim Jong Un sends condolence letter to South Korean over coronavirus outbreak

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a condolence letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in over the coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Thursday.

Is It OK to Make Coronavirus Memes and Jokes?

Humor can relieve anxiety; it can also stoke racial tensions or spread misinformation. So, the answer isn't simple.

Coronavirus: Ecuador reports five new cases

All five people had direct contact with an infected woman who travelled to Ecuador from Spain.

Thailand Mulls Mandatory 14-Day Coronavirus Quarantine on High-Risk Arrivals

Thailand is considering whether to impose a mandatory 14-day period of self-quarantine on people arriving from countries deemed high-risk for novel coronavirus infection.

GHS investigating death of man with Coronavirus symptoms – Dr Badu Sarkodie

Transocean sees long-term activity boost despite short-term coronavirus impact

Watching brief adopted as Australian sport braces for true impact of coronavirus

If the trend of increasing infection is to continue, the effect on sport in Australia could be profound

Gareth Southgate says England 'planning as normal' for Euro 2020 despite Coronavirus fears

Gareth Southgate says England are “planning as normal” for Euro 2020, despite the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. Uefa are confident that this summer’s tournament will be able to go ahead, even though it is being hosted by 12 different European countries, meaning hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to travel to games across the continent. In preparation, England are due to play two friendlies later this month, against Italy and...

Pakistan Confirms Two More Coronavirus Cases Bringing Total to Four

Israeli coronavirus carrier infected his wife sold Purim costumes to children

The owner of a toy shop near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport infected his wife with the coronavirus, bringing the number of known cases in that country at the time to three.

Egypt reports 3rd coronavirus case

The patient is an Egyptian man returning from Serbia

'The Amazing Race' Stops Production Due to Coronavirus Concerns

CBS has suspended filming on the 33rd cycle of the global reality competition series.

Doubts linger that rate cuts would resolve supply chain issues stemming from coronavirus

- Awaiting to see if other central banks join the Fed in easing. G20 teleconference call said to take place today - Markets vote that monetary easing

Why There Is To Be No French Kissing As Coronavirus Hits France

A cherished French tradition is under threat because of the Coronavirus. The customary greeting, la bise, the art of cheek kissing practiced among friends, strangers and dignitaries, is forbidden during the COVID-19 outbreak. The French meantime are having fun thinking up alternative etiquette

China coronavirus global economy and East Africa

Hear conspiracy notions flying around: Who [might have] made Coronavirus, and why? Why did it break out where and when it did? These posers are good fodder for...

See the drive-thru clinics South Korea is using to test patients for coronavirus

Officials decry anti-Asian bigotry misinformation amid coronavirus outbreak

As the coronavirus has spread across the United States, officials are trying to push back against Asian American bias and misinformation surrounding the outbreak. There are already signs that some are staying away from Chinatowns and other Asian communities in the U.S., sparking concern about bias. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., issued a statement this week urging residents not to ...

Coronavirus hits New York: Why leaders are preaching calm and what precautions are being taken

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday tried to tamp down concerns over the spread of coronavirus after the first case in New York.

First coronavirus case confirmed in New York City

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the state's first case on Sunday, without specifying where the patient lives.

Coronavirus: Google leads tech charge to work from home

An unfamiliar hush has fallen across Google’s European headquarters in Dublin on as thousands of employees follow an injunction to work from home - a precaution against coronavirus that is being replicated across the world. The glass complex remained largely empty on Tuesday and was expected to be again on Wednesday after the company ordered most of its 8,000 staff to stay away from Grand Canal Dock, also known as Silicon Docks, in Ireland’s...

Police departments put out fake warnings about coronavirus contaminated drugs

Some police departments are putting out fake warnings that illicit drugs could be contaminated with coronavirus in an effort to make drug arrests.

Why Taiwan Has Just 42 Coronavirus Cases while Neighbors Report Hundreds or Thousands

Taiwan sits near Japan, China and South Korea, three countries with some of the world’s worst outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, but the island itself has just 42 isolated cases. Chalk it up to extra early, effective preparedness, analysts and policymakers say – so effective that people’s approval of the government unexpectedly soared last month. Taiwanese health officials saw the virus taking shape in the central Chinese Wuhan in December and began checking passengers who flew in from there.

Will Coronavirus Affect Stassi Schroeder's Italy Wedding? Schwartz Says ...

Will Coronavirus Affect Stassi Schroeder's Italy Wedding? Schwartz Says ...

2 coronavirus cases reported in Orange County - and health officials warn to expect more

2 coronavirus cases reported in Orange County - and health officials warn to expect more

Costa Rica requiring more signage and less touching to prevent coronavirus spread

The Health Ministry says it is not yet recommending the suspension of large, public gatherings, but that may be considered if COVID-19 spreads in Costa Rica. 

Iraq confirms first novel coronavirus case

Gouge much? Purell for $149 face masks for $20: Coronavirus price hikes are making everyone mad

COVID-19 continues to rage in Washington state, which incurred its ninth death Tuesday.

Trump sets new travel restrictions over coronavirus ...

President Trump authorized new travel restrictions and warnings Saturday – and said he’s even looking at closing the southern border – in response to the coronavirus outbreak that has claimed the first American life, while assuring the nation there’s “no reason to panic” at an all-hands-on-deck press conference.

World Health Organization urges globe to ‘pull out the stops’ against coronavirus’ march

To date, the virus has infected nearly 97,000 people and killed over 3,300.

Turkish Cypriot head criticises crossing closures over coronavirus

NBA's coronavirus memo reportedly encourages players to shun high fives for fist bumps limit autographs

The NBA has sent out a memo advising players on precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus that leads to COVID-19, ESPN reports. Limit physical interactions with fans. “The coronavirus remains a situation with the potential to change rapidly,” the memo reportedly reads. With much still unknown about the virus other than its propensity to spread, the NBA is encouraging players to take basic precautions to limit physical contact with other...