Coronavirus sends Hong Kong February business activity plummeting to a record low

The coronavirus epidemic dealt a severe blow to businesses in Hong Kong in February with activity plummeting to the lowest on record, a private survey showed on Wednesday, in a sign of a sharp economic downturn in the first quarter.

Queen takes coronavirus precaution and wears GLOVES for investitures ceremony

THE Queen today took precautions against coronavirus – wearing GLOVES for the investitures ceremony. The 93-year-old donned the white gloves for the Buckingham Palace event as the number of p…

G7 to take 'concerted action' to limit coronavirus growth hit: France

G7 countries will take "concerted action" to limit the impact of the c...

Coronavirus outbreak: How the dreadful virus has hit global sports

However, the virus, which has killed 3,200 people while infecting 90,000 in more than 60 countries worldwide, is having a major impact on world sport. AFP Sport looks at the latest effects on Wednesday

Coronavirus sinks students’ plans to study overseas

The University of Florida, Florida State, University of Central Florida, Florida International and Florida Atlantic all have closed their programs in China, Japan, South Korea and Italy because of coronavirus.

No. of Countries Restricting Korean Travelers Swells to Over 80

Ryanair and BA cancel hundeds of flights amid coronavirus outbreak

Routes affected include flights between Heathrow and New York's JFK airport, Italy, France, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

Jordan announces first coronavirus case from Italy

Iran’s Neighbors Struggle to Stop Coronavirus at Their Borders

As Iran grapples with one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks world-wide, its neighbors are struggling to stem the flow of people and goods across porous borders.

House pushes to vote on funding for coronavirus response next week Pelosi says

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the chamber would vote on a response package to the coronavirus sometime in the coming week.

Closures at US bases in Italy continue as coronavirus spreads

Colbert Takes Your Mind Off Super Tuesday Stress With a Fun Look at Coronavirus (Video)

Though most people were obsessed with the primary election results on Super Tuesday, Stephen Colbert took a moment during his opening monologue on "The Late Show" to talk about a much less stressful and amusing topic: Coronavirus. Colbert went through a grab bag of recent news developments related to the spread of the disease, starting with the highly unsettling press conference Donald Trump held with several pharmaceutical industry CEOs. During...

Evening Brief: Coronavirus upgraded to ‘high risk’ by WHO as financial markets tumble

Marriott Hilton offering to waive cancellation fees amid coronavirus outbreak

Christian Bassogog donates $16 000 to Cameroonians stranded in coronavirus-hit China

Football star Christian Bassogog will donate 10m CFA Francs to Cameroonian students living in areas struck by the coronavirus in China.

Coronavirus outbreak: Olympics could be postponed; NBA NHL MLB NCAA bracing for the worst (UPDATE)

The coronavirus outbreak threatens to disrupt the NBA and NHL regular season and playoffs schedules, as well as MLB's Opening Day, the NCAA Tournament and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

‘We’re definitely all going to die’: Late-night hosts roast Trump’s coronavirus response

Jumia’s losses widened over the last year—and now coronavirus threatens to hobble growth

Coronavirus vs 007 has fans asking for a delay for ‘No Time to Die’

Some theaters in China have already been shut down.

Online Map Tracks Coronavirus Outbreak in Real Time

HealthMap, a program affiliated with the nonprofit Boston Children’s Hospital that monitors infectious diseases, has created a digital map using artificial intelligence and other technologies to constantly track the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Sen. Collins urges Trump administration to bolster efforts to protect public against coronavirus

There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Maine.

Top Iranian official dies from coronavirus: state radio

Indonesia fears panic buying after first coronavirus cases

Italy to close all schools universities amid coronavirus crisis

“None of us can be sure about the future evolution of the disease,” said Angelo Borrelli, head of the Civil Protection Agency.

Why America is so vulnerable to coronavirus

Coronavirus Forces Basketball Africa League To Postpone First Season

With concerns over the coronavirus, yet another sports league is taking precaution. Due to outbreaks all over the world, the…

Coronavirus Update Map as Death Toll Hits 3300 India Sees Spike in Cases Amid Outbreak Fears

More cases have emerged in Malaysia, Algeria, Israel, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, while the first potential human-to-animal transmission was reported in Hong Kong.

Masks may actually increase your coronavirus risk if worn improperly surgeon general warns

The US surgeon general not only wants people to stop buying facemasks to prevent coronavirus, but warns that you actually might increase your risk of infection if facemasks are not worn properly.

WHO appreciates Pakistan's 'robust' and 'timely response' to tackle coronavirus

FM Qureshi briefs Mahipala on the steps taken by Islamabad to prevent the outbreak

Do’s and Don’ts When Protecting Yourself Against Coronavirus

With three cases of coronavirus in New England, health officials maintain that the risk to residents contracting the illness remains low — but there are things you can do to prepare for when the virus inevitably spreads. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other person-to-person diseases is washing your hands. Spend at least...

Coronavirus is killing Australia’s lobster export market

HSE facing ‘significant tracing challenge’ over new coronavirus cases in Ireland

The four cases of the coronavirus in the west of Ireland confirmed on Wednesday night have presented the HSE with ‘a significant tracing challenge’. As of Thursday, March 5, there are nine confirmed cases of the coronavirus on the island of Ireland, including six cases in the Republic of Ireland and three in Northern Ireland. […]