Coronavirus lockdown ignites an old Italian debate. It’s about pasta of course

Penne with ridges? Or penne that is smooth? Now fight.

St. Louis County launches website dedicated to coronavirus updates

St. Louis County has launched a new website, stlcorona.com, to provide updates and information on coronavirus in the area. On the site, there is information about the symptoms of the disease, prevention tips, treatment and county resources. There is also a new hotline that connects people to the county health department: 314-615-2660. “We are being proactive and focusing on ways to stay healthy so everyone can feel prepared instead of alarmed,”...

Coronavirus testing in Alabama: who's authorized to test?

Mobile County health officials held a news conference Monday to bring the public up to date on the latest preparations for coronavirus and what you can do if you have concerns. Health officials say there are no coronavirus cases in Mobile, and they depend a lot on you and your health care provider to monitor symptoms. Coronavirus is spreading around the world seemingly by the minute, but Mobile County health officials say it isn't here in...

Coronavirus Upends Air Travel as Growth Slumps to Decade Low

Even though passenger traffic growth softens in January, the situation might worsen going forward as the coronavirus spreads its tentacles to all continents, barring Antarctica.

Gov. McMaster to hold meeting on coronavirus today

South Carolina's governor is holding a meeting of a public health committee to discuss the spread of the new virus. Monday will mark the second meeting of the state's Public Health Emergency Plan Committee and Gov. Henry McMaster is holding it at the state's emergency command center south of Columbia. RELATED: What to know about coronavirus after 2 deaths, 13 cases in Washington RELATED: VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's viral coronavirus claims...

Coronavirus: Ireland's Six Nations games against France 'to go ahead as scheduled'

Ireland's Six Nations matches against France on 13, 14 and 15 March "are set to go ahead as scheduled" following the postponement of Italy v England.

How Singapore Connected the Dots on Coronavirus

Tough laws and semi-invasive methods coupled with cajoling and cheerleading are Singapore’s way of handling epidemics .

4 Sacramento-area college students exposed to coronavirus patient

Four Sacramento-area college students were exposed to a person who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to school officials. One student is enrolled at American River College, one is enrolled at Cosumnes River College and two are at Sacramento City College. Sign up for our Newsletters | MORE | Why NorCal’s new coronavirus case is significant: Infectious disease expert explains All four have been told to stay home and monitor...

Surgical masks soar in price as Indonesia confirms first coronavirus cases

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...

Coronavirus spreads through Middle East death toll rises hotel row in Kuwait

Coronavirus live updates: While US stresses calm South Korea preps for a 'war against an infectious disease'

Trump Says His Administration Congress Working on Emergency Coronavirus Spending

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Ivory Coast meeting put off as Africa's coronavirus concerns mount

Ivory Coast meeting put off as Africa's coronavirus concerns mount

Facebook confirms that a contractor at its Seattle office tested positive for coronavirus

The announcement comes a day after Amazon confirmed that one of its employees in Seattle tested positive for coronavirus.

Olympics chief urges athletes to prepare for Tokyo with ‘full steam’ amid coronavirus outbreak

The IOC announced on Tuesday that they remain committed to staging the Games as scheduled between July 24 and August 9.

First coronavirus death in the U.S. happens in Washington ...

The person who died was in their 50s and was medically high-risk, President Donald Trump said Saturday. Federal officials also said the person was not known to have traveled recently.

Kuwait’s Cabinet commend cooperation to fight coronavirus

He stood at the press conference on Feb. 24 and spoke about the coronavirus outbreak, visibly uncomfortable and sweating profusely. As he reassured the

6 travelers to Italy from Mexicali Tijuana appear to have coronavirus

The Grand Princess was ordered to return to port after an earlier passenger diagnosed with COVID-19 died

Trump announces new travel restrictions after 1st U.S. coronavirus death

The travel warnings are intended to prevent coronavirus from spreading as health officials in Washington state announced the first U.S. death from the virus.

The Coronavirus Isn’t Partisan

Maybe we should quarantine Capitol Hill until the crisis passes.

Spain reports first death from coronavirus

Madrid [Spain], Mar 4 (ANI): The first death from coronavirus has been registered in Spain, local media reported on Tuesday (local time).

Second Coronavirus-Related Death Reported in the U.S. as New York Florida Announce First Cases

The second death was in a man in his 70s at a nursing home near Seattle, where more than 50 patients and staff members have symptoms

Tri-State man’s return from Asia delayed weeks as coronavirus travel woes take hold

Three weeks of changed plans and canceled flights kept Timothy Kiley in Macau three weeks longer than he meant to be.

Rwanda is training health workers for an interconnected world

Property prices: Houses values jump across New Zealand long-term coronavirus impact possible

Dunedin had the strongest annual growth.

George Clooney ‘saddened’ after reports of child labor at Nespresso suppliers

Former UN chief Javier Pérez de Cuéllar dies at 100

Former UN chief Javier Pérez de Cuéllar dies at 100

World seeks ways to control coronavirus spread as death toll mounts

Second coronavirus case found in Grafton County

A second Grafton County resident has tested “presumptive positive” for COVID-19, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. The man was in “close contact” with a Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center employee who tested...

India-Bhutan rail link soon! Indian Railways commissions survey to set up Mujnai-Nyoenpaling line; details

Warren presses big banks on preparation for coronavirus fallout

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a Democratic presidential candidate, pressed the chief executives of five major U.S. banks on how they are preparing for the potential financial damage of the coronavirus outbreak.In a series of Friday letters, Warren asked the chiefs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley to explain how they will "evaluate the risks to your institution and its customers associated with...