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California grapples with growing coronavirus threat: ‘Everyone’s concerned’

California is coming to terms with the growing threat posed by coronavirus, as two communities issued emergency orders and a patient in Northern California was described by authorities as potentially the first in the U.S. to contract the disease through community. Officials have stressed that the number of cases in California remain low, and there are no signs of an outbreak. But health ...

Congress Nears Bipartisan Funding Plan To Address Growing Coronavirus Threat

CDC director says coronavirus threat in US remains low but warns there will be new cases

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told a congressional subcommittee on Wednesday that the risk of contracting the coronavirus in the United States remains low, but warned that the country will most likely see more cases as the outbreak spreads globally.

How IBM Goldman Sachs PwC and others are responding to the coronavirus threat to the global workplace

WHO raises coronavirus threat assessment now says virus poses a 'very high' risk at a global level

WHO officials said they are increasing the risk assessment of the coronavirus to "very high" across the world.

It’s Time for the Fed to Take On the Coronavirus Threat

The central bank can’t stop a supply shock, but it can mitigate the fallout.

'We've stopped shaking hands' at training - managers react to coronavirus threat

Premier League managers including Steve Bruce, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti react to the threat of coronavirus.

Letter sent to Washington from Sen. Tillis concerning coronavirus threat to military overseas

Sen. Thom Tillis sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper concerning the coronavirus threat to U.S. military members worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the coronavirus has been detected in more than 40 locations internationally, including countries where U.S. military members are stationed and deployed. Sign up for our Newsletters "I understand that a 23-year old U.S. servicemember stationed in South Korea...

North Texas Schools Prepare For Future As Coronavirus Threat Continues To Grow

As the threat of coronavirus grows, North Texas schools are preparing and listening to what parents have to say about it.

Eye Opener: Coronavirus threat level at all-time high

World health officials have raised the coronavirus threat risk to the highest level as President Trump calls criticisms about U.S. preparedness a “hoax.” Also, former Vice President Joe Biden is poised for his first 2020 victory as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls Saturday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Trump to discuss coronavirus threat Saturday at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Saturday he'll address the nation about the coronavirus threat. Trump tweeted that he'll discuss the latest development at a White House news conference at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Trump addressed the nation from the White House earlier this week. Trump's appearance comes after health officials disclosed a second case of coronavirus in the U.S. in someone who had not traveled internationally or had close contact with someone who has the virus.

President Trump addresses coronavirus threat after first US death from virus reported

President Trump addresses coronavirus threat after first US death from virus reported

Trump expands travel restrictions amid coronavirus threat

President Donald Trump is addressing the nation about the coronavirus threat.

Exclusive: U.S. weighs restrictions at border with Mexico over coronavirus threat

The Trump administration is considering imposing entry restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to control the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, according to two U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials.

Pentagon races to counter coronavirus threat on military ...

The Pentagon is taking care to prevent a slip in national security and readiness following the steady global spread of the coronavirus that has Defense Department holding off on a military exercise, quarantining fleets and curtailing troop movement.

Sunak must rethink budget to deal with coronavirus threat say experts

Former advisers and ministers say outbreak makes job for chancellor harder

Vice President Pence on coronavirus threat

Vice President Mike Pence joins Jake Tapper to discuss how the Trump administration plans to tackle the coronavirus threat in the United States.

Trump is expected to visit the CDC this week amid growing coronavirus threat

President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's headquarters in Atlanta this week as the US grapples with the novel coronavirus, an administration official told CNN on Sunday.

Coronavirus pandemic would spark deep recession and pose a 'significant threat' to Trump's re-election top economist Mark Zandi says

Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi warns Wall Street is underestimating the economic damage from a coronavirus pandemic.

The Ohio State University prepares to bring back students studying abroad in Italy from coronavirus threat

The Ohio State University prepares to bring back students studying abroad in Italy from coronavirus threat

Journalists under threat: March's 10 most urgent cases

India withdraws from Shooting World Cup citing coronavirus threat

Mercosur urgent health ministers meeting to address dengue measles and coronavirus threat

Daniel Carrico says he has no regrets about joining Chinese side Wuhan despite coronavirus threat

When disinformation is a bigger threat than the coronavirus (commentary)

Local theme parks monitor threat of coronavirus outbreak

F1 says systems are go for Vietnam amid coronavirus threat

Gold Could Shatter Records If the Coronavirus Threat Turns Into a Pandemic

Palestine health minister in coughing fit during presser over coronavirus threat

FA to hold emergency talks with UEFA over threat of coronavirus

No fixtures currently under threat but FAI will follow expert guidance on coronavirus