Coronavirus in Chicago: A look at how people are responding and preparing

With a suspected fifth reported case of coronavirus in Illinois, area businesses, residents and travelers are making efforts to respond and prepare its potential spread.

Coronavirus live updates: Seattle-area school district closes for 14 days in effort to 'slow the spread' of deadly virus

A suburban Seattle school district will close for 14 days, beginning Thursday, in an effort to "slow the spread" of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Nigerian ministry engages butchers to avoid spread of Coronavirus

Nigerian Minister of Environment, Mohammed Mahmood has asked environmental health officers across the country to engage butchers to ensure they do not handle, slaughter, dress, sell or prepare meat from wild animals or sick livestock, to limit the spread of Coronavirus.

Illinois officials say patient has tested positive for coronavirus

A patient in Illinois has tested positive for coronavirus, according to state and county health officials.The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health confirmed to The Hill Saturday that the patient's tests resulted in "presumptive positives" and will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient is hospitalized in isolation and is being treated in...

JCDecaux and CBSViacom send staff home due to coronavirus fears

French outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux and ViacomCBS have sent Sydney staff home due to fears people in their offices may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Ramaphosa: SA will be affected by the coronavirus

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the underlying weakness in South Africa's economy could be further aggravated by global economic uncertainty amid the spread of the coronavirus.

Rwanda’s ex-health minister Dr. Diane Gashumba resigns

LIVE: Gov. DeSantis discusses coronavirus in Orange County

LIVE: Gov. DeSantis discusses coronavirus in Orange County

New coronavirus cases in mainland China fall to lowest since January

Mainland China had 327 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Thursday...

Coronavirus: Quarantined in Italy's red zone

What is life like for a family living in one of Italy's quarantined villages?

Louisville church group stuck in Israel because of coronavirus blames United Airlines

The coronavirus is interrupting travel plans for people across the globe, as some countries won't even allow flights in or out. That's what stopped a Louisville church group in their tracks in Israel, leaving them stranded more than 6,000 miles from home. Members of the Evangel World Prayer Center travel with Pastor Dr. Bob Rodgers to Israel every year, but this time they don't know if they'll make it home when planned, due to the virus. "A lot...

More coronavirus concerns as Vietnam restricts travel

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 fear grips stocks oil; Treasury yields touch record low

The Dow industrials posted the largest-ever points drop on Thursday as Wall Stre...

Italian with coronavirus in Nigeria was not isolated for almost 48 hours

South African Olympic team pull out of Japan friendly over coronavirus fears

Greece reports 21 new coronavirus cases in returning tour group

ATHENS, Greece (AFP)— Greek health officials on Thursday reported 21 new coronavirus infect...

What Did Prince William Say About Coronavirus? 'Spreading' Comment Upsets Fans

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Gravity Bar at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse for an event on Tuesday, where William made light of the coronavirus outbreak.

'Being treated like prisoners' | Family quarantined amid coronavirus fears

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cut its benchmark interest rate in line with the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Paris Louvre Stays Closed As Dozens More Coronavirus Cases Hit France

The most visited museum in the world, the Louvre Paris, is closed indefinitely because of the coronavirus threat. As France sees a sudden spike in new cases, many concerts, cultural and sporting events are being cancelled or postponed due to a French government ban on public gatherings of over 5000

Morning mail: Harvey Weinstein guilty Iran coronavirus outbreak poll support for net zero

Mortgage rates hit all-time low as coronavirus worries spread

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.29 percent this week, the lowest level in the Freddie Mac survey's nearly 50-year  history.

Schools close in French German virus cluster zones

PARIS (AP) - Tens of thousands of students in virus cluster zones are home from school in France on Tuesday, with a smaller number in Germany and Poland facing quarantines or days without class. France's education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, said around 120 schools have been ordered to close, most in Brittany and the Oise region north of Paris, which have been hit hard by COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. He told LCI television it was probable that more schools could close and confirmed that he had ordered a freeze on all school trips. But he cautioned against rushing to a general shutdown of the education system. "It wouldn't make sense to confine everyone at home, to paralyze the country," he said. Italy closed schools in the hard-hit regions of Lombardy and Veneto last week and the closure of schools in Emilia Romagna was announced last weekend. All student outings have been canceled nationwide, including off-site after-school activities. In addition, a handful of schools are closed or under quarantine in Germany and even in Poland, which has no confirmed cases of the disease so far. Meanwhile, Ukraine on Tuesday reported its first confirmed case of the new virus in a man who had recently arrived from Italy. As the new coronavirus takes hold in Europe, the continent is facing the same complications seen in Asia weeks ago, including a cruise ship with hundreds of passengers now trapped in Norway. In Haugesund, southern Norway, a German cruise ship with 1,200 passengers was waiting for the test results of two passengers who had been on land to be tested for the virus, Norwegian broadcaster NRK said. The Aida Aura was supposed to have left harbor Monday but was still in Haugesund Tuesday and passengers were being kept on board. . ..

Kahoot! Premium for distance learning now available for free to all schools in Hong Kong affected by coronavirus

Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform, announced today that the company is offering free access to all features to schools and higher education institutions in Hong Kong affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus, hoping to facilitate self-learning with fun and ease.

Coronavirus: Trump's mixed messages 'undermines public trust' experts say

The president has repeatedly downplayed the issue but health officials have warned of the seriousness of the outbreak

On Irish tour UK's Prince William asks if coronavirus being 'hyped up'

Britain's Prince William asked emergency workers if they thought coronavirus was being hyped up by the media during his first official visit to Ireland. Chatting to them at a reception organized by the British ambassador at Dublin's Guinness brewery on Tuesday evening, William also joked that

U.S. records 1st coronavirus death in Washington state ...

The U.S. has recorded its first coronavirus death — a person in Washington state, according to health officials there. State officials issued a terse...

Seven aboard cruise ship set to dock in Tauranga ill but not with coronavirus ministry says

Timeline: Coronavirus in Oregon Washington

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has made its way to the Pacific Northwest. As of Monday evening, there are three presumed cases in Oregon and no deaths. In Washington, there have been six deaths and there are 18 presumed cases. See the latest numbers in Oregon from Oregon Health Authority We’ll be updating this story each day with the latest news in both states. Here’s a look at what has happened to this point. GET THE LATEST UPDATES ON...

Africa's Travel Indaba 2020 still on course despite coronavirus scare

Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, which has caused the cancellation of numerous events and international gatherings, Africa's Travel Indaba will go on.

Microchip issues travel ban gives update on coronavirus impact

Sen. Hawley to introduce Coronavirus bill aimed at securing medical supply chain

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., plans to introduce legislation on Thursday aimed at securing America's medical supply chain, as fears about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow.