Latest American infected with novel coronavirus could be 1st case of community spread on US soil

The latest patient being treated for the novel coronavirus in the U.S. is being investigated as possibly the first case of community spread on American soil.

Pakistan shuts schools suspends Iran flights to curb coronavirus spread

Pakistan on Thursday shut schools in several areas and suspended flights to and ...

Officials at Trump’s coronavirus briefing focused on preventing the spread of criticism of Trump

CDC Identifies First Coronavirus Case In US Of Unknown Origin That Might Suggest Community Spread

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday confirmed a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case in California that could potentially point to a community spread, Bloomberg reports. What Happened The public health institute said it couldn't identify where the patient may have caught the virus. They didn't have either a travel history or contact with another person confirmed to carry the virus. "It's possible this could be an instance of...

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japan is announcing the closure of schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new virus.

ECB 'very worried' about coronavirus spread: Schnabel

The European Central Bank is "very worried" about the spread of the co...

The spread of coronavirus is shuttering film sets and closing movie theaters overseas

Coronavirus: Italy's priests told to take steps at mass to stop spread

Advice includes avoiding placing holy communion wafers directly on tongues

Wall Street extends losses as spread of coronavirus outside China picks up

Newsletter: What ‘community spread’ means for the coronavirus

The CDC is investigating what could be the first case of community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.

New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of community spread in U.S.

President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America's response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran.

New coronavirus case may indicate 'community spread' in the US: CDC

The latest patient being treated for the novel coronavirus in the U.S. is being investigated as possibly the first case of "community spread" on American soil.

Japan is closing all of its schools to prevent the spread of coronavirus forcing parents to take time off work

Japan's Prime Minister has asked all elementary, junior high and high schools in the country to close from Monday through the students' spring break,

South Korea Reports Faster Coronavirus Spread Than in China

The coronavirus outbreak in South Korea is now spreading faster than the epidemic in China, underscoring the difficulties in containing the spread of a disease that some observers already believe to be a pandemic.

Japan to Close All Schools for 1 Month in Attempt to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

The move will impact about 12.8 million elementary, middle and high school students

Coronavirus: Japan to close all schools to halt spread

The month-long closure will affect 13 million students, the government says.

Trump Pence try to manage coronavirus response amid new fears it could spread

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence tried to manage government's response to the coronavirus after a new case raised fears it could spread.

Coronavirus Case of Unknown Origin May Mark ‘Community Spread’ in U.S.

Officials don’t know how a California resident became infected with the potentially deadly virus.

Why Coronavirus Spread Across the Globe: Mobile Population and Mild Symptoms

Cases of infection are falling through the cracks as the virus speeds around the world faster than screening measures are implemented or updated. The new virus is particularly challenging because people may have only flu-like symptoms, or no symptoms at all.

Latest U.S. Coronavirus Case Suggests True Scope of Undetected Spread is Unknown

A California woman may have been infected locally, but few Americans are being tested

‘Corona beer virus’ and ‘beer coronavirus’ searches increase as fears of outbreak spread

Coronavirus spread has major champions Lincicome Lewis fearing for LPGA season

The LPGA Tour's return to the United States after three Asian events were c...

Asian markets fall as coronavirus continues to spread

Asia Pacific markets are falling Friday as fears about the novel coronavirus continue to spur a global sell-off.

Pence tells 'Hannity' risk of coronavirus spread in US 'remains low' thanks to Trump's 'unprecedented action'

Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview Thursday that "the risk of the spread of coronavirus in the United States of America remains low" and credited what he called "unprecedented action" by President Trump earlier this month.

US schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus

Schools across the United States are canceling trips abroad, preparing online lessons and even rethinking "perfect attendance" awards as they brace for the possibility that the new coronavirus could begin spreading in their communities. Districts have been rushing to update emergency plans this week after federal officials warned that the virus, which started in China, is almost certain to begin spreading in the U.S. Many are preparing for possible school closures that could stretch weeks or longer, even as they work to tamp down panic among students, parents and teachers. President Donald Trump has worked to minimize fears about the virus, but on Wednesday he also recommended that schools to start planning for arrival of the COVID-19 virus "just in case." "It's the perfect time for businesses, health care systems, universities and schools to look at their pandemic preparedness plans, dust them off, and make sure that they're ready," Trump said Wednesday at a White House news conference. School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still very low. Most suggested the same precautions used to combat the flu: Wash hands frequently, cover sneezes and coughs, and stay home if fever or other symptoms arise. At schools, cleaning crews have been told to pay extra attention to door knobs, keyboards and other surfaces that students touch through the day. Some districts have invested in handheld disinfectant sprayers that are used in hospitals, Others are adding traditional hand sanitizers in schools and buses. But even as they work on prevention, schools are also starting to prepare for the worst. Many are making plans to teach students online in case the virus spreads so widely that schools are forced to...

'Fear versus dreams': Coronavirus outbreak spread sparks fears for American travelers

With spring and summer coming, some Americans are concerned about or reconsidering their travel plans as the novel coronavirus continues to spread.

Coronavirus found in sub-Saharan Africa as WHO says spread could 'get out of control'

First cases also detected in New Zealand and Lithuania as stock market losses around the world deepen

Germany Steps Up Quarantines to Contain Coronavirus Spread

Germany has asked about 1,000 people to stay at home as the country steps up measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

'Fear versus dreams': Coronavirus spread sparks fears for American travelers

With spring and summer coming, some Americans are concerned about or reconsidering their travel plans as the novel coronavirus continues to spread.

Coronavirus updates: Stock markets fall as cases spread

European and Asian stock indexes opened in the red amid mounting concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 virus on business. The virus has continued to spread, with eastern Europe logging new cases. All the latest here.

Coronavirus: Iran cancels Friday prayers to limit spread of outbreak

It also places some restrictions on access to major Shia Muslim shrines in Qom and Mashhad.

US intelligence agencies monitoring worldwide spread of coronavirus concerns in India Iran: report

Spy agencies in the U.S. are observing the rapid spread of the coronavirus and were concerned about how countries -- specifically India and Iran -- could respond to an outbreak, according to a report on Thursday.