Happening Today: Coronavirus Israel Vote Super Tuesday Prep Stocks

Get the top headlines of the day in your morning briefing from NBC 4 New York, Monday through Friday. Sign up for our newsletter here. Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday will hold a news conference on the first confirmed case of coronavirus in New York State. A person in New York City tested positive for COVID-19, more…

Coronavirus: Preparation for earlier infectious diseases gave Jacksonville-area hospitals ‘jump start’ for new virus

Coronavirus fears drop Dow nearly 1000 points

Thursday's selling comes a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its second-biggest point gain on record.

How Major League Baseball Is Monitoring The Coronavirus Outbreak

English Premier League bans pre-game handshakes between players to prevent spread of coronavirus

The Premier League, the biggest soccer league in the world, will no longer shake hands before matches amidst rising coronavirus concerns.

U.S. to invoke powers to boost output of protective gear for coronavirus fight

6 coronavirus deaths confirmed in Washington state

All of the deaths in the US have been in Washington state.

Coronavirus: Kenya president forms task force after China flight ban

Coronavirus: Scientists could repurpose drugs to treat infection

Researchers have examined a number of existing drugs in an attempt to find antiviral agents that could treat infections with the novel coronavirus.

Concerned by coronavirus outbreak UAE advises against travel abroad

The United Arab Emirates is urging its citizens and other residents to avoid travelling abroad because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, state news agency WAM said on Thursday.

Coronavirus is now a 'worldwide pandemic' German health minister says

Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned that the outbreak of COVID-19 has "not yet reached its peak in Germany." The number of cases in the country rose to 240 on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: Indonesia to ban anyone who visited cities in Iran Italy S. Korea

Indonesia will ban entry and transit of foreign visitors who have visited cities hit by coronavirus

Outlast coronavirus by freeing up the wheels of commerce

With the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, spreading and people worldwide seeking ways to guard against its consequences, government leaders at every level are scrambling to take action. Although it is a minor concern relative to the immediate public health concern, a serious…

Israeli Coronavirus Carrier Infected His Wife

Coronavirus 2020: Two positive cases confirmed in Delhi and Telangana India

Handball: Niger United Plateau Peacock Win North-Central League

Pence touts 'good conversations' with Pelosi Schumer amid criticism of White House coronavirus effort

Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview Thursday that President Trump asked him to reach out to Democratic leaders in Congress, particularly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, about efforts to counter the coronavirus outbreak  in an effort to "push politics aside."

1 US military member has coronavirus along with wife small child in South Korea: Pentagon officials

The Pentagon confirmed that one member of the U.S. military has coronavirus, along with his wife and small child, a senior official said Wednesday. 

Coronavirus affecting local salons as hair care products are often made in China

The coronavirus has already affected the stock market, travel and access to antibiotics. Now, the American hair care industry said it is feeling the effects of the disease’s global spread. Shannel Wallace runs District Cheveux, a hair care business in Bowie, Maryland. As a stylist, Wallace said she often uses wigs and weaves to fulfill her customers’ needs. RELATED: Why you shouldn't immediately go to the ER when sick if coronavirus pandemic...

Coronavirus in New York: Another New Rochelle family tests positive as 1000 local people quarantined

The family and neighbor of a Westchester County man with coronavirus disease have also tested positive, according to New York state.

US-based pro sports leagues monitoring coronavirus outbreak

Major North American professional sports leagues are talking to health officials and informing teams about the coronavirus outbreak that has led to the first reported death in the U.S. Officials from the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball say they are all consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations on a regular basis about COVID-19. Washington State...

Whether Ebola outbreak or Coronavirus Hornets won’t let it stop them from reaching fans

There’s a big difference between taking precautions and letting a communicable disease rule your actions.

Expert urges Govt to adopt China's 'thorough' approach to combating coronavirus spread

Twitter has become the latest tech giant to tell staff members around the world to work from home if they can, to try to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus Scare: UP Sets Up 18-Member Committee To Monitor Situation

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday set up an 18-member committee led by the health minister to monitor the overall situation in the state amid coronavirus scare.

Regeneron CEO hopes to have coronavirus treatment ready for human testing possibly by this summer

"How quickly that can be deployed will depend on some of the early data that we have, some animal data, what we will see in patients," Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer told CNBC.

Coronavirus and cannabis: Vape supply is a concern due to China shutdown

Amid a widespread market selloff due to investor concerns about COVID-19, cannabis companies will have to contend with disruptions involving vaporizer...

Health officials prepare for coronavirus threat; no cases confirmed in Indiana or Kentucky

The Floyd County Health Department is reviewing its emergency plans in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, the department met with hospitals, schools, nursing homes and local government officials. Sign up for our Newsletters Dr. Tom Harris says Floyd county is updating the plan it used to combat the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic in 2009. Symptoms of the corona-virus include fever and cough. Harris says currently the...

Clemson University recalls all students studying abroad due to coronavirus threat

Clemson University recalls all students studying abroad due to coronavirus threat

Catastrophe Bond Prices Signal Coronavirus Nearing Pandemic Status

Mass. health lab given approval to test for coronavirus

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given approval to the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory to begin testing patients for COVID-19, the state health department announced Friday. The approval means any clinicians who have patients they think may have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, can contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to discuss their patients and receive authorization to...

Coronavirus Update: American Airlines suspending flights between JFK in New York City and Milan

Coronavirus Update: American Airlines suspending flights between JFK in New York City and Milan

Mike Bloomberg outlines how he’s prepared to battle coronavirus

As coronavirus continues to spread, Mike Bloomberg told the Deseret News how he’d manage it