U.S.-South Korea military drills postponed as coronavirus spreads faster outside China

Governments ramped up measures on Thursday to battle a looming global pandemic o...

FedEx Express adjusts shipping services as coronavirus outbreak spreads

Measures to contain the coronavirus are affecting FedEx service to and from China, according to company service alerts.

Japan cancels all school for a month Saudi Arabia puts hajj on hold as coronavirus spreads

Some 12.8 million students across Japan were told to stay home for weeks, Saudi Arabia cut travel to Islam’s holiest sites.

Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Mecca and Medina as coronavirus spreads in Middle East

Economic damage spreads as Europe confronts coronavirus

Coronavirus Update as Death Toll Hits 2800 Outbreak Spreads to 47 Countries

With new cases across Brazil, Europe and the Middle East, the deadly virus has now spread to every continent except Antarctica.

As coronavirus spreads here's what to watch out for when it comes to your money

From retirement savings to mortgages to credit card interest rates, there are many areas of the economy that the coronavirus could touch. Here's what we know now about the ways the outbreak could affect your money.

Masks Run Short as Coronavirus Spreads

Hospitals and public-health officials in the U.S. and Europe are rationing medical masks and scrounging for more, as they prepare for a potential widening of the coronavirus epidemic.

Makers of Wipes and Hand Sanitizers Step Up Production as Coronavirus Spreads

Makers of household cleaning products from Purell hand sanitizer to Lysol wipes are boosting production as they brace for a surge in demand due to the spread of coronavirus.

U.S. Bank Stocks Hammered as Coronavirus Spreads

Shares in global banks fell into correction territory this week, reflecting fears that financial institutions could take a hit if coronavirus continues to spread.

How Americans can prepare for coronavirus if it spreads here

While scientists are working to contain coronavirus and come up with effective treatments, health experts say people can still prepare and guard against infection.

Stocks Fall Again as Coronavirus Spreads

Outbreaks of the virus outside China have sparked concerns among investors of global economic damage.

As coronavirus spreads surgical masks run short throughout Amarillo

As coronavirus spreads, surgical masks run short throughout Amarillo

If coronavirus spreads within the US here's how daily life might change

Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that it's not a question of if, but when the novel coronavirus will spread in the United States -- and communities are urged to prepare for the virus that has already killed thousands and sickened tens of thousands more worldwide. How could the possible spread of coronavirus change our daily lives? Schools, businesses, hospitals and first responders could all be...

As coronavirus spreads across world some investors turn bullish on China

China's stocks were among the first hit by fears of the coronavirus outbrea...

Coronavirus Spreads to Sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria’s health authorities reported the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa, adding to fears about the spread of the virus on a continent already beset by some of the world’s weakest health-care systems.

Airlines at center of storm as coronavirus spreads

European airlines stepped up their warnings over the coronavirus outbreak on Fri...

ECB rate setters see no need for action as coronavirus spreads

The European Central Bank does not need to take immediate action in response to ...

Coronavirus spreads in three continents; $5 trillion wiped off markets

Countries on three continents reported their first cases of the coronavirus on F...

Italian region warns of hospital chaos if coronavirus spreads

Italy's hospitals will be thrown into chaos if the severe outbreak of coron...

Religious Sites in the Spotlight as Coronavirus Spreads in the Middle East

As Iran fights to contain the coronavirus epidemic, governments including Saudi Arabia and Iraq are closing some of the world's largest religious sites and canceling prayers. Here's why countries in the Middle East are particularly concerned. Photo: Ganoo Essa/Reuters

How to Avoid Misinformation as Coronavirus Spreads

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- It's not just coronavirus that's rapidly spreading around the world. Experts say misinformation about the virus is traveling just as fast. When a "crisis event" like the coronavirus outbreak explodes in the news, Jevin West, director of the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, tells WCBS 880's Lynda Lopez that's when the public is most susceptible to believing misinformation online and on social...

School districts UofSC preparing in case coronavirus spreads to S.C.

School districts, UofSC preparing in case coronavirus spreads to S.C.

Coronavirus: Misinformation and false medical advice spreads in Iran

Misleading content and conspiracy theories appear on Iranian social media.

Coronavirus: What can Jersey Shore businesses do to prepare if it spreads here?

A spread of the coronavirus could mean "every white-collar business in America is going to do a live experiment on work from home," one expert said.

If coronavirus spreads to North Korea there will be 'serious consequences’ Kim Jong Un says

Kim emphasized that all fields and units of the country should “unconditionally” obey quarantine instructions laid-out by the anti-epidemic headquarters. He called for the strict enforcement of preventive measures against the virus.

South Bay Health Officials Refine Response As Coronavirus Spreads

A third case of the novel coronavirus reported in Santa Clara County has changed the way the county's Public Health Department is handling the spread of the virus. The county has enlisted and received state and federal help to curb further spread of the disease.

Coronavirus outbreak panic spreads globally

The World Health Organization has now classified the risk of coronavirus spreading globally as “very high.” Over a dozen cases have now been confirmed in the U.S. as countries like New Zealand, Nigeria, and Belarus have become the latest countries to report new cases. South Korea has seen the largest single-day surge with over 800 new cases, making their 3,100 infections the largest outbreak outside of China. Michael George and Charlie D’Agata report on how the U.S. and the rest of the world are handling the growing threat.

Essential California Week in Review: Coronavirus spreads

A look at California stories from the last week, including the California coronavirus cases raising concerns the disease could be spreading in communities.

Grocers Prepare for Surge in Demand as Coronavirus Spreads

Supermarkets are preparing for a surge in demand and shoppers are stocking up on staple foods and cleaning supplies as more cases of the new coronavirus appear in the U.S.

‘It’s the last nail in the coffin’: Venice empties as coronavirus spreads

Outbreak triggers new crisis as city struggles to recover from November’s severe floods

What Really Matters: As novel coronavirus spreads stock market gets the flu

What Really Matters: As novel coronavirus spreads, stock market gets the flu