What's open or closed because of coronavirus across Puget Sound

Several schools closed this week for deep cleaning out of an "abundance of caution" over coronavirus concerns. Click here for the latest school closures No major public events or places around Puget Sound have been cancelled or postponed by coronavirus at this point. However, there are some scattered closures and changes that could impact you. CLOSED: Several REI employees confirm the company closed their corporate campuses until Thursday for a...

As Coronavirus Spreads the Vulnerable Workers Who Prepare and Serve Your Food Probably Don’t Have Sick Leave

The CDC advised anyone with novel coronavirus symptoms to self-quarantine, which is easier said than done if you’re a service worker with no paid sick days

Microsoft is reportedly allowing employees to work from home until Monday due to coronavirus fears

The news comes after Business Insider reported that some employees were concerned Microsoft's internal response to the outbreak was insufficient.

POLL-Views mixed on Kazakh tenge amid coronavirus uncertainty

Houston couple among Carnival cruise ship that changed destination amid coronavirus concerns

Carnival's Freedom ship was headed to the Caribbean, but now the ship is taking its passengers to Belize.

Coronavirus latest news: California declares state of emergency after new cases linked to cruise ship

Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty is currently in front of parliament's health committee.

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Kazakhstan decreases flights to Tokyo amid coronavirus outbreak

Starting March 3, 2020, the Situation Center began to operate in Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan JSC, with to monitor coronavirus situation.

Chris Froome among cyclists cleared to leave UAE after coronavirus scare

Chris Froome and his Team Ineos colleagues are flying home from Abu Dhabi, but some riders and journalists remain in quarantine

First coronavirus death in US confirmed

The death happened in Washington state, says the department of health there.

The Coronavirus Selloff Might Be Exaggerated

Bets against market volatility and an excess of confidence among investors may be amplifying the rout beyond rational calculations of the outbreak’s spread.

Central Georgia schools taking coronavirus precautions

Inside Bibb County Schools, custodians are taking measures to disinfect keyboards, handrails, and desks as the number of coronavirus cases across the world grows. Bibb Schools Director of Safety and Security David Gowan says in addition to normal hand sanitizers and sprays, custodians are using two new "hospital-type" disinfectants across all schools. "They're using these extra products as part of the daily cleaning routine," says Gowan. At...

Google Cancels I/O Developer Conference Because of Coronavirus Concerns

Google I/O is the latest tech event to be canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Any U.S. Citizen Can Be Tested for Coronavirus at Doctor's Orders Under New Guidance: Pence

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Target cancels in-person investor day in New York City due to coronavirus

The Minneapolis-based retailer said executives will have a webcast on Tuesday morning instead.

Finland's Nokia announces 5G partnership with Intel

Finland's Nokia Oyj has entered into partnership with Intel to accelerate its so-far sluggish shift to 5G, the company said on Thursday, a day after announcing a similar deal with Marvell Technology. [nL8N2AX5CB]

Trump meets with U.S. airline officials amid coronavirus outbreak

Representatives from some of the nation's top airlines met with U.S. Presid...

An Accenture employee in China has been diagnosed with coronavirus internal memo states

Julie Sweet, consulting firm's CEO, wrote in a memo that more than 100 Accenture employees in China and Italy have been quarantined.

The Coronavirus Outbreak in Washington State

Why the U.S. government’s containment plan failed to stop the spread of the illness across the country.

Lyft says scooters bike parts production delayed due to coronavirus outbreak

Ride hailing company Lyft Inc said on Friday the coronavirus outbreak has led to...

HIMSS a health conference where Trump was to speak next week is canceled because of coronavirus concerns

HIMSS, a giant health conference, has been canceled for the first time in 50 years. The conference was canceled on Thursday after lots of big tech companies decided not to attend. President Trump was scheduled to speak.

Indonesia confirms first COVID-19 cases; clusters skyrocket in South Korea Italy

As pandemic looms world's top disease fighter engages Xi in delicate quest for cooperation

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has perhaps the most thankless job in global public health. As director-general of the World Health Organization, the former Eth

Iran orders troops to fight coronavirus outbreak as 77 dead

Iranian media reported that 23 members of parliament now had the virus, as did the head of the country's emergency services.

Olympic officials fret about coronavirus but Games in Japan remain on tap

European Tour players reinstated to Oman Open after being forced to withdraw over Coronavirus fears

Air New Zealand drops airfares to $9 as flyers are spooked by coronavirus

Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca over coronavirus fears

HC wants to know steps taken to prevent coronavirus

It also asks the government to import necessary medical equipment for identifying coronavirus patients at all hospitals

Coronavirus case diagnosed in Fort Bend health officials say

A 70-year-old Fort Bend man has tested “presumptively positive” for the coronavirus, according to county public health officials, the first such case in the area and state. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services said the agency has started an investigation into the case, including an effort to quickly identify those who came in contact with the individual. The man, who recently traveled abroad, is currently hospitalized and in stable...

Coronavirus Update: Cases Worldwide and a Look at Travel Stocks

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Coronavirus forces small-scale Amazon sellers to look for manufacturers outside China

As the COVID-19 epidemic slows down the country’s production, sellers more vulnerable to supply disruption look to alternatives in places such as India