Coronavirus: Govt urged to help low-paid workers who need to self-isolate

The government is being urged to act to prevent millions of workers being faced with an "impossible choice" if the coronavirus outbreak gets worse.

Florida officials identify third coronavirus case

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that a third coronavirus case has been positively identified in the state.

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Washington state: One dead eight positive cases of coronavirus

Washington state health officials are investigating possible outbreak of coronavirus at a long-term nursing facility in which two people tested positive for the disease.

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'An absolute disaster': Iran struggles as coronavirus spreads

'An absolute disaster': Iran struggles as coronavirus spreads

3 more people die from coronavirus in Washington state

Coronavirus Spreads to More Countries; WHO Raises Risk Alert to 'Very High'

Trump calls on US pharmaceutical companies to 'accelerate' efforts on coronavirus vaccine

TaskRabbit citing coronavirus spread will now waive task cancellation fees if you're sick

That IKEA wardrobe can wait in the box a few more days.

13 public hospitals identified to treat coronavirus in SA health committee told

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize provided an update to the committee and assured MPs that the department was prepared to deal with the virus.

I’m satisfied – Akufo-Addo on Ghana’s measures to deal with coronavirus

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How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries

Most recently, the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die has been delayed from April to November.

Emirates airline asks workers to take month of unpaid leave amid coronavirus crisis

Emirates — which had more than 100,000 employees  — has canceled numerous flights in response to the outbreak.

Over 900 people quarantined in Kazakhstan – Health Minister Birtanov

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Minister of Healthcare Yelzhan Birtanov revealed what measures Kazakhstan had been assuming amid global coronavirus outbreak, Kazinform reports.

Thai government arrests woman accused of spreading coronavirus scare stories

Thai government officials on Tuesday (March 3) raided the home of a woman alleged to have spread coronavirus scare stories. Puttipong Punnakan, the country's Digital Economy and Society minister, along with police swooped on the home of Yupares Ngothirach in the capital Bangkok at around 11am local time. The saleswoman allegedly wrote on February 22 on Twitter that ''40 staff'' near her shop had been infected with the deadly covid-19 coronavirus. Yupares tweeted: ''Oh my god. At the shopping mall near my place, there are 40 staff members who were infected from the coronavirus and they are now quarantined.'' Puttipong Punnakan, the country's Digital Economy and Society minister, with technology crime police officers raided her apartment in the Huai Khwang district. The digital minister Puttipong Punnakan said: "The woman is believed to have posted claiming that there were people at the mall have been infected from the virus. "She will be prosecuted for spreading fake online news according to the legislation." Police officers from Technology Crime Suppression Division said they identified the alleged fake news spreader from her online profile. Officers handed Yupares a warrant to search the house and seized her mobile phone. A spokesman said: "After we have done the footprint identification for several days, we were assured that the account was Yupares. She will be invited to the cyber security office for further investigation." Yupares said she was using the Twitter app and found one tweet related to the infection of the deadly virus nearby her area. She said: "I just wanted to warn my 7,000 followers about the virus. I did not think it was fake news because I just saw some tweets on my feed and shared it." The digital minister said there is another case in Rayong, eastern Thailand, and will be later led to the TCSD office. He added: "The team is also following other cases and we will reach the person soon. We want to recommend everyone was receives news from the internet to check the facts before sharing it. "

Talking volleyball coronavirus and his trip to Cambodia and Vietnam with TK

Talking volleyball travel, coronavirus fallout, and TK's trip to Cambodia and Vietnam with TK with Stanford volleyball's Kevin Hambly

Coronavirus Fears Hammer Europe’s Tourism Industry

Thousands of people have canceled their trips to the region since the virus began to spread in Italy last month, drying up revenue for hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and conference planners across the continent.

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp delivered the perfect answer to a question about coronavirus

Well said.

EU grants governments fiscal leeway to fight coronavirus impact eyes more

The European Union is giving governments all the fiscal leeway they need to indi...

Coronavirus News: States to begin tests; 1 self-quarantines another being evaluated for COVID-19 in New York City

Coronavirus News: States to begin tests; 1 self-quarantines, another being evaluated for COVID-19 in New York City

Reps to suspend plenary for 2 weeks over coronavirus

The House of Representatives has called for the suspension of plenary for two weeks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the National Assembly.

LA Marathon still planned for Sunday March 8 despite coronavirus

Race officials said if circumstances change they will work closely with local, state and federal authorities to implement any necessary plans.

RBI chief Shaktikanta Das sees rate cut as option as coronavirus threat grows

The RBI cut interest rates five times in 2019 to support an economy headed for its weakest expansion in 11 years, but has been on pause since December

World prepares for coronavirus pandemic; global recession forecast

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Coronavirus: Oracle postpones OpenWorld Asia in Singapore

Belarus' coronavirus patients in satisfactory condition

As of 5 March, 1,322 people who arrived from at-risk areas remain under medical supervision. Some 1,135 people have been medically cleared as they developed no symptoms of a virus and the incubation period had passed.

Coronavirus: WHO says victim in Egypt has recovered

Why San Francisco has declared a coronavirus state of emergency: Your questions answered

Why has San Francisco declared a state of emergency when there aren't any confirmed coronavirus cases among city residents? San Francisco's Executive Director of the Emergency Management Department Mary Ellen Carroll answers that question.

Coronavirus cases outside China cross 7000: WHO

The US just reported its second coronavirus death — another patient in Washington state

Washington state has confirmed 12 cases of the coronavirus, including the two deaths. Both patients who died were men with underlying health problems.

Hong Kongers hit hiking trails to escape coronavirus woes

Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise. Going out hiking, I think everyone shares the same thought -- that is to breathe some fresh air, make ourselves comfortable, enjoy the breeze and the view," 26-year-old Sadie Lam tells AFP. Over the past weekends, long, snaking lines of people have been seen on popular trails like Lion Rock and...