Coronavirus 'could trigger damage on scale of 2008 financial crisis'

Analysts issue warning over Covid-19 as global financial markets continue to tumble

Washington high school closed over coronavirus concerns after staff member's relative is tested for virus

The district's superintendent said the state's health officials believe risk to students remains low, but that they chose to close school out of an abundance of caution.

Coronavirus gets political: Trump Dems exchange barbs as US prepares for potential crisis

As the coronavirus has swept around the world, sickening and killing thousands, the U.S. government's response to the crisis has become gripped by political infighting between President Trump and Democrats.

Pence's history managing HIV crisis in Indiana under scrutiny now that he's overseeing coronavirus

When President Donald Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the US government's response to the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, he said the former Indiana governor had "a certain talent for this."

A Seattle-area school was closed for cleaning after a staff member's relative was tested for coronavirus

Bothell High School outside Seattle was closed for cleaning on Thursday after a staff member's relative was quarantined and tested for a possible case of the novel coronavirus, school district officials said.

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis

Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe.

Coronavirus epidemic reveals a world in political crisis

Swiss government bans large events on back of coronavirus crisis

Ruling to prevent spread of Covid-19 covers events likely to attract more than 1,000 people

China Spins Coronavirus Crisis Hailing Itself as a Global Leader

The propaganda push suggests the Chinese government might be worried about the lasting damage of the outbreak.

Market Sell-Off Intensifies Over Coronavirus Crisis

European and Asian indexes plunged on Friday. Wall Street was poised for another downbeat open.

UK coronavirus cases rise 46% as fears of global crisis grow

Boris Johnson to chair emergency Cobra meeting after first patient reported in Wales

Global markets Wall Street drag out week long free fall as coronavirus crisis worsens

Dow Jones plunges as financial crisis over coronavirus continues

The Dow is suffering its worst week since the financial crash of 2008.

Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney suggests people ignore coronavirus news to calm markets

White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney suggested that Americans should ignore media reports about the coronavirus amid fears of the deadly disease spreading.

US coronavirus staff were untrained and unprotected says whistleblower

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Weymouth Public Schools staff member self-quarantines amid coronavirus scare

WEYMOUTH -- A Weymouth High School staff member has self-quarantined amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to an email sent Friday afternoon by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Curtis Whipple and Paula Magnasco, the school's health services coordinator. The school is working collaboratively with the Department of Public Health to determine next steps as soon as possible and has ...

Coronavirus Impacting Medical Staff: 124 UC Davis Health Care Workers Put In Self-Quarantine

Medical professionals on the frontline of the coronavirus are concerned about their own health.

How a Mission Viejo hospital is preparing for a public health crisis like novel coronavirus

How a Mission Viejo hospital is preparing for a public health crisis like novel coronavirus

More than 120 UC Davis health care staff in self-quarantine after possible exposure to coronavirus

About 124 health care workers -- including at least 36 nurses -- are under self-quarantine after possible exposure to the coronavirus patient admitted to UC Davis Medical Center last week, a nurse union said.

Germany has means to respond if coronavirus sparks economic crisis: finance minister

Germany has means to respond if coronavirus sparks economic crisis: finance minister

Inside Trump’s frantic attempts to minimize the coronavirus crisis

As cases mounted, the White House scrambled to gain control of a rudderless response defined by bureaucratic infighting, confusion and misinformation.

Paris' Louvre closes for staff meeting on coronavirus

Art lovers were left locked out of the Louvre in Paris on Sunday morning as the ...

Head of HHS says 'partisan sniping' during coronavirus crisis is 'unnecessary'

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday that "partisan sniping" during the coronavirus crisis is "unnecessary" as he defended President Trump's response. ABC's George Stephanopoulos asked Azar on "This Week" whether the president should use the word "hoax" when discussing the coronavirus crisis. Trump had previously called the Democrats' criticism of the administration's response to the outbreak a "hoax" in a South...

Coronavirus: Staff force Louvre closure over infection fears

The Paris museum remains shut amid "real concern" among staff over the growing number of infections.

Paris' Louvre Museum Closed as Staff Walk Out Over Coronavirus

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Nervous about buying a plane ticket? American waiving change fees amid coronavirus crisis

Pathogen expert calls coronavirus crisis the 'disease X of the century'

Dr. Syra Madad of NYC Health & Hospitals says that the ongoing "pandemic" will hopefully be a "good wake-up call" for countries globally to improve their public healthcare systems and invest in outbreak preparedness.

Newton students school staff returning from Italy ordered to stay home amid coronavirus fears

The Newton superintendent of schools said the decision was made out of “an abundance of caution,” and that the school is working with state and local health officials.

Coronavirus Crisis: South Korea Flight Barred From Landing In Vietnam After Takeoff

Vietnam offered an alternate landing at Van Don International airport at Quảng Ninh Province, a 210 km drive away from Hanoi, but because Asiana does not normally fly to Van Don, a decision was made to return to South Korea.

Coronavirus crisis could cost Trump the election: CEO

The Trump Administration has been criticized by some over its handling of the coronavirus. Stephen Davies of Javelin Wealth Management says the outbreak might be a blow to the President's re-election chances in November.

Economic response to coronavirus crisis must be government led Credit Suisse analyst says

Fahd Iqbal, head of Middle East research at Credit Suisse, discusses the economic fallout from the global coronavirus outbreak.

'Staycations' could become the default for us all amid coronavirus crisis strategist says

Ian Harnett, co-founder and CIO of Absolute Strategy, outlines how the coronavirus crisis could impact tourism this year.