First Death In Switzerland; Profit Warnings Surge: Virus Update

Global cases from the coronavirus outbreak topped 95,500 and the death toll rose to 3,285. Fatalities moderated in China, cases appeared to slow in South Korea while Switzerland reported its first death.

FTSE 100 recovering slightly into lunchtime; Global car sales predicted to slump amid coronavirus disruption

Footsie closed up around 24 points at 7,042. FTSE AIM 100 lost over 91 points at 4,624.

Gig workers face the spread of the new coronavirus with no safety net

Some workers here who provide on-demand rides and delivery services, but are independent contractors without many protections, are bracing for the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak: Nigeria reports first case in sub-Saharan Africa

Coronavirus rumourmongers will be fined Sh5 million - Oguna

‘We are not ready for this’: Native American tribes struggle to deal with coronavirus

Washington • Dean Seneca didn’t mince words after the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s recent “damaging news” about the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide, including nine in Washington state.

Scotland planning for coronavirus outbreak

Bank of Canada says coronavirus could pose serious test to economy

The Canadian economy's resilience could be "seriously tested" by ...

7 Florida residents have been diagnosed with coronavirus; 5 are out of state

Health officials in Florida say seven residents have been diagnosed with coronavirus, but five of them are recovering out of state. According to the Florida Department of Health website, two infected Florida residents are in the state, one in Hillsborough County and the other in Manatee County. Another person with the virus in Hillsborough County is not a Florida resident, officials said. Sign up for our Newsletters Five Florida residents have...

France’s Louvre Museum closes because workers are fearful of getting coronavirus from tourists

The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France’s Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers fearful of being contaminated by the museum’s international visitors.

WHO chief on coronavirus: Global markets 'should calm down and try to see the reality'

Market panic over the fast-spreading new coronavirus is uncalled for, the World Health Organization's director-general said Sunday as governments around the world rush to contain its spread. "Global markets … should calm down and try to see the reality," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told CNBC's Hadley Gamble during a panel discussion in Riyadh. "We need to continue to be rational. Irrationality doesn't help. We need to deal with the facts." The...

Coronavirus: China’s ravaged manufacturing heartlands force international firms to speed up exit strategies

This is part of a five-part series looking at how the coronavirus epidemic affects China’s relationships with the rest of the world. Part two focuses on how the coronavirus has shaken the commitment of multinational companies working in China, and whether it may lead to another wave of manufacturing

Coronavirus outbreak spreads in US as state and local health officials conduct tests

CNBC's Meg Tirrell and Eamon Javers break down the latest headlines on the coronavirus outbreak as cases pop up in the United States, and the most recent news on how the White House plans to combat the fast-spreading disease.

‘Mission: Impossible 7’s’ Italy Shoot Delayed Due to Coronavirus

Due to the coronavirus, Paramount Pictures is delaying its plans for a three-week shoot of Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 7" in Venice, Italy. The studio issued an announcement Monday that cited the Venetian government's missive to halt public gatherings. Italy has more than 150

Apple co-founder bizarrely suggests he and his wife were 'patient zero' in U.S. for coronavirus

Turkey closes border with Iran amid coronavirus concerns

Ex-Oriole Adam Jones hit his first home run in Japan but no one was present due to coronavirus

Adam Jones hit his first home run in Japan, but no fans were present at the game due to coronavirus.

Mobile Game Downloads Jump as Coronavirus Keeps People Indoors

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Coronavirus Updates: Outbreak Strikes Seattle Area as Testing Is Scrutinized

Ryanair to cut Italy flights by 25% due to coronavirus

Ryanair will cut its routes in and out of Italy by 25% for three weeks, due to a...

Second U.S. coronavirus death confirmed in Washington state nursing home

Coronavirus: Serie A games may be played behind closed doors - Italy's sports minister

Italy's sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora says Serie A games may be played behind closed doors in an effort to contain coronavirus.

Report: NBA Sends Coronavirus Memo to Teams with Strategy Recommendations

The NBA passed along a memo to all 30 teams to outline ideas to combat the spread of coronavirus, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe ...

Amusement parks museums shut down during coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus Splinters Swiss Watch Fairs

But even as brand events replace the two big shows, it’s sales declines in Hong Kong and China that really worry the industry.

Guyana votes for leader to manage early years of oil boom

Coronavirus: Australian newspaper prints extra pages to help out in toilet paper shortage

NT News, known for its humorous front pages, produces a special edition amid panic over loo roll shortage

State and local officials to hold press conferences on on coronavirus

The Erie County Executive and Erie County Department of Health Commissioner will be holding a press conference to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and answer questions. The press conference is scheduled for noon. 2 On Your Side will live stream the press conference on WGRZ.com. On Tuesday, New York State officials announced two families from Buffalo were being tested following a recent trip to Italy. It's not known yet if the results of...

Arkansas coronavirus test comes back negative.

Arkansas coronavirus test comes back negative.

Stanley Black & Decker warns of disruptions to spring roll-out of products and revenue hit due to coronavirus

The coronavirus in China is disrupting the spring roll-out of tools and other products of Stanley Black & Decker Inc., which expects pressure on revenue, the manufacturer’s chief financial officer said recently.

Coronavirus facts allowed Wall Street to rally Monday Jim Cramer says

"I think stocks soared today because Wall Street realized that the coronavirus might be the equivalent of a severe flu season," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

Warren presses big banks on preparation for coronavirus fallout

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a Democratic presidential candidate, pressed the chief executives of five major U.S. banks on how they are preparing for the potential financial damage of the coronavirus outbreak.In a series of Friday letters, Warren asked the chiefs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley to explain how they will "evaluate the risks to your institution and its customers associated with...