Potential for coronavirus in New Mexico affecting event planning

While there are no reported cases of coronavirus in New Mexico, the city of Albuquerque is planning as if it will happen at some point. “We're trying to make sure everybody is on the same page and preparing consistently,” Albuquerque Environmental Health Department’s deputy director Mark DiMenna said. Sign up for our Newsletters He said the city is doing everything it can to prepare people for a potential outbreak while still keeping things...

Coronavirus crisis shifts with China seeing drop as disease surges in West

Canada now at 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus after three more found in B.C.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, says the two women and one man are linked to travel to Iran

Switzerland’s Health Minister gives kissing advice amid fears of novel coronavirus

FDA reports 1st drug shortage due to coronavirus outbreak

The FDA announced it's been alerted to the first manufacturing shortage of an unnamed drug, due to a viral outbreak that began in China and has now reached American soil.

Virgin Atlantic bosses to take 15% pay cut in coronavirus response

Airline announces its chief executive and senior leaders would take significant short-term pay cuts in the coming months.

US Reports 4 More Coronavirus Deaths

Telecom Chamber provides platforms to prevent spread of coronavirus

Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has offered its platforms to the Ghana Health Service to be used to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus

DHFL Akzo Nobel Lemon Tree and other stocks holding out while the rest of the market is melting

Slipknot postpones Knotfest Japan & Asia tour due to coronavirus

Slipknot has postponed the band's upcoming tour of Asia this month, including the Knotfest Japan festival, amid "global health concerns" stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus. A statement from the masked metallers reads, "While decisions like this are not easy, the safety and well-being of the band's fans always comes first." "Furthermore in this case, the band and artists, crew and local employees are also equally effected," the statement...

Huge physics conference canceled at the last minute due to coronavirus fears

Many attendees had already traveled to the conference site in Denver.

Oil lower on coronavirus fears despite Fed rate cut and hopes for OPEC output cut

Oil lower on coronavirus fears despite Fed rate cut and hopes for OPEC+ output cut

Iran Can’t Hide Its Coronavirus Explosion But It’s Trying Hard—and Putting the World in Danger

Iran’s deputy health minister was drenched in sweat at the press conference on Monday where he vehemently denied Tehran was covering up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak. He kept wiping his brow with his handkerchief and was in visible distress as he said quarantines were a “stone-age” way to address the problem, and Iran doesn’t need them. Then, sure enough, that night he tested positive for the virus himself and put himself in quarantine....

United trims schedules up to 20% imposes hiring freeze amid coronavirus fears

United Airlines, which controls 45 percent of the market at San Francisco International Airport, is the first US carrier to announce that it is cutting back its flying due to plummeting demand. It likely will not be the last as coronavirus fears put travel plans on hold. In addition to the flight reductions, United said it will offer employees unpaid leave, delay salary increases and implement a hiring freeze, moves which will reverberate in the local economy as the airline employs more than 13,000 in the Bay Area.

Apple's Victoria Square Store in Belfast Ireland Reportedly Undergoes Deep Clean Amid COVID-19 Contamination Fears

Apple's Victoria Square retail store in Belfast, Northern Ireland reportedly closed its doors early on Wednesday to undergo a deep clean,...

Saudi Arabia restricts entry for Gulf citizens residents - SPA

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday barred citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Counci...

Coronavirus briefing: Five updates for Wednesday March 4

“Any American can be tested” for coronavirus, says Vice President Mike Pence, and other news today.

Coronavirus Update: 4 New Cases in U.S. 594 in South Korea As Number of Infected Worldwide Tops 83000

China remains the most infected country with over 73,000 cases, but Italy and South Korea have seen significant increases in the number of those diagnosed.

Addressing The Issue Of Coronavirus Vaccine Affordability

India to now screen flyers from Italy Iran for coronavirus

US stock markets continue to plunge over coronavirus uncertainty

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

Fed Issues Emergency Rate Cut Amid Coronavirus Crisis

This chart shows the U.S. federal funds target rate since 2007.

Qatar confirms four new coronavirus cases raising total up to seven

Go or No Go? US Updates Travel Advisories Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Six Nations postpone Italy-England match due to coronavirus

Italy's concluding match against England in the Six Nations Championship on March 14 has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus, officials announced Thursday. "Six Nations notes the decree issued by the Italian Government on March 4 with respect to all upcoming sporting events in that country," said a statement. "The decision has now been taken to postpone the three matches between Italy and England (Men's, Women's, and U20) set to...

Oil sinks 4% on demand concerns as coronavirus spreads

Fed's Mester says coronavirus uncertainty could lead to a demand shock: CNBC

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said on Wednesday the supply ...

Coronavirus Kills 10th in Washington State 1st in California: Officials

Washington state has reported a 10th death from the new coronavirus and California announced its first.

Cruise Ship Carrying Over 6000 People Denied Entry to Jamaica and Cayman Islands Amid Coronavirus Fears

Tokyo Disney Resort temporarily closing amid coronavirus outbreak 'as a precautionary measure'

“We remain in close contact with related government agencies about the situation," Tokyo Disney Resort said in a statement.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The Ethiopian at the heart of the coronavirus fight

As World Health Organization chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has people hanging on his every word.

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis

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