Washington State Confirms Second U.S. Coronavirus-Related Death

Both men had underlying health conditions and were hospitalized at the EvergreenHealth Medical Center in Kirkland.

Crystal River couple home after coronavirus quarantine on Diamond Princess

Gay and Phil Courter, the Crystal River couple who has been under quarantine since Feb. 4 -- first on Diamond Princess cruise ship and then at Joint Base Lackland in San Antonio -- are finally home. The couple was under quarantine for 28 days.

The Fashion World Upended by Coronavirus

The growing coronavirus threat chased the luxury fashion world from Milan to Paris. A real crisis looms for designers, retailers and shoppers.

More Markets Enter Corrections as Coronavirus Spooks Investors

Global shares fell further, on worries that the economic fallout from the global spread of the coronavirus may be more severe than previously expected.

Uzbekistan puts off investment summit over coronavirus outbreak

TASHKENT — Uzbekistan has put off a large international investment conference planned for early March because of the coronavirus outbreak in China, the Central Asian nation’s Ministry o…

Coronavirus and Other Factors Affecting Oil’s Outlook

Coronavirus: Airports around the world empty as travel industry suffers

With the coronavirus outbreak around the world showing no sign of slowing down, the travel industry has been one of the hardest affected. Global airlines including British Airways, Cathay Pacific and United Airlines have slashed routes to destinations including northern Italy and South East Asia as they face a softening of demand due to the spread of coronavirus, or Covid-19. As a result, airports around the world have emptied out as they deal...

Wizz Air warns demand could drop 10 per cent on coronavirus fears

Budget airline Wizz Air has warned that it could cut capacity by as much as 10 per cent from next month as fears over the coronavirus hit passenger demand.

Bosnia confirms its first case of coronavirus

SARAJEVO (REUTERS) - Bosnia has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, television in the country's Serb-dominated region reported on Thursday (March 5), quoting the health ministry.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Economic Policymakers Seek to Limit Coronavirus Damage

Investors fear a global recession, but economists have few options to stop the virus from wreaking havoc.

How Uganda is preparing for coronavirus

Coronavirus updates: UA cancels travel; Amazon case confirmed; California death; UAB debunks rumor

The University of Alabama has canceled some university-sponsored international travel due to the threat of coronavirus.

Fed's Bullard: U.S. rate cuts 'a possibility' if coronavirus intensifies not base case

Federal Reserve rate cuts are 'a possibility' if the outbreak of coron...

Pandemics Ravaged Iran Long Before the Coronavirus

As NFL “closely monitors” coronavirus NBA begins taking specific steps

The NFL is fortunate, relatively speaking, that the coronavirus (officially, COVID-19) has begun spreading domestically during the league’s office — and a week after the annual Indianapolis convention known as the Scouting Combine. Other professional sports leagues won’t be as lucky. The NBA, which is in the final several weeks of its regular season, has [more]

These airlines are waiving flight change fees because of the coronavirus outbreak

Former Denmark soccer player quarantined with virus

A former professional soccer player who represented Denmark at the 2010 World Cup has tested positive for the virus that is spreading around the world.

US coronavirus: CDC says communities should start thinking about ways to stop its spread as death toll rises

As the US death toll from the coronavirus climbed to nine, the CDC said it has "heightened" concerns and urged local communities to begin thinking about ways to stop the virus from spreading.

Michael Marder: The coronavirus is us

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, now threatening to snowball into a full-fledged pandemic, has already begun to wreak a sort of global havoc, causing alarm and even panic in several countries, spasms in financial markets and, most painfully, loss of life. There has been very little time so far for reflection, and few of us have stopped to wonder what this crisis might tell us about ourselves — about our bodies, our communities, our political systems and the nature of our growing interconnectedness across borders. But I believe it has something crucial to tell.

Seven ill on cruise ship in Tauranga Ministry of Health says no coronavirus risk

Coronavirus: Northern Ireland doctors could face 'life or death' calls over intensive care beds

Hospitals across Northern Ireland may be forced to ration intensive care beds in the event of a surge of coronavirus cases, it has been warned.

Coronavirus exposes gray areas for media

This is Mar. 5, 2020 Factually's edition, a newsletter written by the International Fact-Checking Network and the American Press Institute

MURDER CHARGE: Lesotho PM denies fleeing abroad after failing to appear in court

Thomas Thabane, the Prime Minister of Lesotho, who was allegedly involved in the killing of his better half, has denied fleeing the country after he |

'Support Chinatown in Chicago': Restaurant crawl aims to overcome coronavirus xenophobia

600 more cases reported in South Korea deaths now at 28

South Korea coronavirus cases top 2300 as authorities ramp up testing

South Korea's coronavirus toll climbed again on Friday, reaching 2,337 confirmed cases, as health authorities continue widespread testing to try to rein in the outbreak.

Coronavirus Update: Netflix Apple Cancel SXSW 2020 Participation Screenings Due To Health Concerns

Netflix is the latest to cancel its participation, including a panel for #BlackExcellence and five film screenings due to coronavirus outbreak.

Showing coronavirus symptoms and can’t get to a doctor? Try a virtual visit

Public Health – Seattle & King County said people experiencing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) like fever, cough, or respiratory problems should get in touch with their doctor. But because of how the virus is spread, many people don’t want to be in crowds, and some doctors don’t want patients flocking to their offices. So, what should you do? You could phone it in. Literally. Many doctors can treat patients virtually through the TelaDoc...

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Sony Pictures Entertainment Shuts European Offices Amid Spread of Coronavirus

Work sites in London, Paris and Poland will be closed this week as the studio revealed that one employee in London may have been exposed to the virus.

Pearland ISD amends attendance policy following first coronavirus case in Houston area

In an effort to ward off any potential threat of the new coronavirus, Pearland ISD has amended its attendance policy for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

TPS tries to stay ahead of coronavirus keep students safe

Toledo Public Schools is taking precautions to keep students safe from the coronavirus.