DHS shutters Washington state office amid coronavirus fears

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said Tuesday he closed an agency office in Washington state for 14 days because an employee got sick after visiting someone at a nursing facility that’s seen a number of coronavirus infections and multiple deaths.

Coronavirus: Six Nations and other major sport events affected

The world of sport has been feeling the effects of the coronavirus, with fixtures in rugby, Formula 1 and athletics all being affected.

Coronavirus wrap: Region reels under impact with Iran worst hit

How parents should talk to their kids about coronavirus

A middle school in Little Falls, New Jersey, says it could teach remotely for the rest of the year if needed.

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Coronavirus Update: Delta temporarily suspends all flights between JFK International Airport Milan amid coronavirus concerns

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Just hours after the Golden State saw its first death from the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom today declared a state of emergency in California. Citing ‘heightened anxiety” and the 53 cases of COVID-19 in the state, the Governor made the move this afternoon “not to alarm, but to enliven out capacity.” “This proclamation, I want

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Coronavirus: 'No link' between two latest cases in NI

The two latest cases of coronavirus in NI are not connected, says Health Minister Robin Swann.

U.S. Banks Expand Travel Curbs in Response to Coronavirus

Several of the biggest U.S. banks and the nation’s largest life insurer expanded their restrictions on employee travel Monday, curbing all non-essential trips abroad as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.

Algeria confirms nine new coronavirus cases total up to 17

Algeria reported nine new confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing to 17 the total number

Coronavirus Foot Locker earnings: What to know in markets Friday

Markets around the world have been reeling as the deadly outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. President Donald Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to lead the U.S. response to the virus. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow and Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Jerome Adams are a part of the president’s coronavirus task force. The impacts have been far reaching with a...

Metro Atlanta travelers taking precautions as first U.S. coronavirus death announced

The governor of Washington has declared as state of emergency after a person there died from coronavirus.

21 people on Princess cruise ship heading toward Calif. show possible coronavirus symptoms: officials

The Princess Grand cruise ship headed from Hawaii toward San Francisco contains 21 people who are showing possible symptoms of the novel coronavirus, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Republic of Ireland Euro 2020 play off against Slovakia could be moved or played behind closed doors

CDC Coronavirus Test Lab May Have Been Contaminated: Report

A CDC lab assembling coronavirus test kits is reportedly the subject of an investigation, after an FDA scientist warned the lab may be contaminated.

Australian stocks remain in freefall as coronavirus panic drives market down 10% for week

ASX loses another 3% on Friday, taking it into ‘correction’ territory and wiping off $200bn in the past week

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Ecuador reports 6 COVID-19 cases

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Weekly updates to infection sites may not be enough to quell rapidly growing anxiety

Wuhan closes makeshift hospital as new coronavirus cases in China drop sharply

The Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus epidemic has closed the first ...

Difficult to Contain Coronavirus Spread in India Due to Poor Medical Infrastructure Warn Health Experts

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Thai government arrests woman accused of spreading coronavirus scare stories

Thai government officials on Tuesday (March 3) raided the home of a woman alleged to have spread coronavirus scare stories. Puttipong Punnakan, the country's Digital Economy and Society minister, along with police swooped on the home of Yupares Ngothirach in the capital Bangkok at around 11am local time. The saleswoman allegedly wrote on February 22 on Twitter that ''40 staff'' near her shop had been infected with the deadly covid-19 coronavirus. Yupares tweeted: ''Oh my god. At the shopping mall near my place, there are 40 staff members who were infected from the coronavirus and they are now quarantined.'' Puttipong Punnakan, the country's Digital Economy and Society minister, with technology crime police officers raided her apartment in the Huai Khwang district. The digital minister Puttipong Punnakan said: "The woman is believed to have posted claiming that there were people at the mall have been infected from the virus. "She will be prosecuted for spreading fake online news according to the legislation." Police officers from Technology Crime Suppression Division said they identified the alleged fake news spreader from her online profile. Officers handed Yupares a warrant to search the house and seized her mobile phone. A spokesman said: "After we have done the footprint identification for several days, we were assured that the account was Yupares. She will be invited to the cyber security office for further investigation." Yupares said she was using the Twitter app and found one tweet related to the infection of the deadly virus nearby her area. She said: "I just wanted to warn my 7,000 followers about the virus. I did not think it was fake news because I just saw some tweets on my feed and shared it." The digital minister said there is another case in Rayong, eastern Thailand, and will be later led to the TCSD office. He added: "The team is also following other cases and we will reach the person soon. We want to recommend everyone was receives news from the internet to check the facts before sharing it. "

Coronavirus in Oregon: More test results expected Sunday

The Oregon Health Authority plans to release new test results Sunday for people potentially exposed to coronavirus. The state lab is collecting samples between 10 a.m. and noon, with results expected to be publicly released in later in the day. It’s unclear how many tests will be analyzed, said Robb Cowie, a state spokesman. But as of Saturday, the state had eight people under investigation ...

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Street Remains Bullish On Visa Following Coronavirus Guidance Cut

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Coronavirus: Member of EU council staff found to have bug ahead of ministers' emergency meetings

BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - A first case of coronavirus has been detected among staff at the Council of the European Union, a spokesman said on Wednesday (March 4), as ministers of the bloc's 27 member states were to hold emergency meetings there.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Coronavirus: Chinese living overseas urged to stay put as imported cases rise

Authorities in China are tightening quarantine rules and urging citizens overseas to put off trips home as the country reports more cases of incoming travellers with coronavirus.The rise in imported cases poses another challenge for Beijing’s efforts to contain a deadly contagion that appeared to be

Eddie Hobbs: Amidst Coronavirus fears it is clear Ireland playing national finance Jenga

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