US coronavirus: First death in the United States confirmed in Washington state

A patient infected with the novel coronavirus in Washington state has died, a state health official said Saturday, marking the first death due to the virus in the United States.

Myanmar turns away cruise ship over coronavirus fears

A statement by the Ministry of Health and Sports published on Facebook said the ship should not be allowed to enter because it had docked in countries with a high number of cases of the virus, including Thailand which has 43.

UAE Gulf central banks cut interest rates in response to coronavirus outbreak

A teller at a bank in Dubai. The UAE central bank has trimmed interest rates in line with the US Fed move. It has also asked banks operating in the country to reschedule loans and take a lenient view on fees and commissions. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives Dubai: Central banks in the Gulf late Tuesday cut key interest rates following the 50 basis points (0.5 per cent) rate cut by the US Federal Reserve as an emergency monetary policy response...

Ethiopia's Legese wins coronavirus-impacted Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Legese wins coronavirus-impacted Tokyo Marathon

Prosecutor's office warns website disseminating false reports on coronavirus in Azerbaijan

During the investigation conducted by the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General’s Office, it was revealed that local Sozcu.az news website posted the articles on the wide spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Azerbaijan and about fatal cases in medical institutions as a result of this “epidemic”, Trend reports on March 4 referring to the General Prosecutor’s Office.

'The Amazing Race' Stops Production Due to Coronavirus Concerns

CBS has suspended filming on the 33rd cycle of the global reality competition series.

Gov. Walz: Minnesota rapidly gearing up for arrival of coronavirus

HSBC sends staff home after London worker tests positive for coronavirus

HSBC has sent more than 100 of its London staff home after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus, the first known case at a major company in Europe's main financial hub.

'Provocative' China pressures Taiwan with fighters fake news amid virus outbreak

Starbucks reopens most stores in China citing 'early signs of recovery' from coronavirus

The company closed roughly half of its 4,200 locations in China last month over coronavirus concerns, but 85% of its stores are reopening.

Renown urges proper handwashing as Coronavirus threat continues

The Coronavirus is an international threat, and so far we haven’t had to deal with it here in Reno, but if we do, doctors at Renown say they are ready.

King's Casino Bans Italian Players In Response To Coronavirus Outbreak

Europe’s largest poker room will be banning Italians from the property in order to help curb the spread of coronavirus. King’s Casino in Rozvadov announced Monday on its Facebook page that players from Italy would not be allowed inside. The Czech Republic casino partnered with the World Series of Poker in 2017 and is home of World Series of Poker Europe until at least 2021. “King’s Resort regrets to announce that, given the evolution of the coronavirus epidemic that since a few hours affected also the Czech Republic,… to preserve the health of its international clientele, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, has decided to limit access to all areas of the casino as well as to not accept any hotel reservations made by Italian residents.” Italy has been one of the countries hardest hit by the virus’s outbreak. With 2,502 documented cases at the time of writing, according to Johns Hopkins University, only China, South Korea, and Iran have had more confirmed cases of coronavirus. The announcement came shortly after the first case of the virus was found ...

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

Fed cuts benchmark rate by half-point most since 2008 amid coronavirus crisis

The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates by a half-percentage point in its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading coronavirus.

Coronavirus will hit the EU economy Commission says

BTS cancels shows in South Korea over coronavirus concerns

K-pop superstar group BTS has canceled a series of planned concerts in Seoul in April due to concerns about a soaring viral outbreak in South Korea.

Senegal Government Confirms Nation’s Second Coronavirus Case

A second French national was diagnosed with the coronavirus in Senegal Tuesday, a day after the nation became the second sub-Saharan country to report a case of the virus.

Nike Shutters European Headquarters After Worker Contracts Coronavirus

Nike shuts its European headquarters in the Netherlands temporarily after a worker is confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Traveller tests negative

Cruise Ship Sailing for Mexico After Being Denied Entry in Jamaica and Grand Cayman Over Coronavirus Fears

MSC Meraviglia has received “formal and final authorization” to call in Cozumel, Mexico

ECB tells banks to review continuity plans over coronavirus

The European Central Bank has asked euro zone banks to review their business continuity plans and the actions they can take to prepare for and minimize the potential adverse effects of the coronavirus, a letter seen by Reuters shows. In the letter dated Tuesday, the ECB asked banks to establish adequate

Coronavirus: Thirteen more cases confirmed in UK

Scotland's first diagnosis is among the new cases, along with 12 more patients from England.

Kenya yet to comply with order on tracing 239 Chinese

PS says government has all their contacts and they are under constant surveillance.

Trump’s cuts to health agencies will haunt us when coronavirus hits

20 Chinese nationals quarantined in Namibia as coronavirus fears mount

President Trump donates quarterly salary to help fight coronavirus

The virus has spread to at least 15 states, including Washington where an employee of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was reported to also be infected.

Mainland China Reports 125 New Coronavirus Cases Down From Day Earlier

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No. of Countries Restricting Korean Travelers Swells to Over 80

The Fed Can’t Save Us From Coronavirus

Cutting interest rates is weak medicine. The best way to limit the economic impact of coronavirus is a strong public health response.

Warriors tie in doubt . . . as Algeria records more coronavirus cases

Coronavirus travel advice: The latest travel bans border closures and restrictions

Google Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Company Expands Travel Restrictions