Coronavirus: Here's why local governments are declaring emergencies and what that means for you

Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday warned that it's not a question of if, but when the novel coronavirus will spread in the United States, some places have already issued emergency declarations, and more could be coming from cities, counties and states.

Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Mecca and Medina as coronavirus spreads in Middle East

Travel insurance policies spike amid coronavirus outbreak

Researchers at a travel insurance comparison site report a 60% jump in policies sold since the coronavirus outbreak. But before buying trip insurance, read the fine print.

Coronavirus resources: US state and local health departments

Coronavirus Threatens Hajj 2020 Pilgrimage As Saudi Arabia Suspends Travel to Mecca

The move is the latest drastic precautionary measure taken by countries in the Middle East in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

Coronavirus Is Hitting Travel Companies Hard — But Nobody Knows How Hard Yet

Declining travel is both a symptom and a cause of broader economic problems.

What travel insurance covers for coronavirus — and what it doesn't

Should you travel during the coronavirus outbreak?

With new cases of novel coronavirus reported daily in countries across the globe, many travelers are wondering if they should cancel or postpone existing plans and hold off on booking trips.

Canceled flights quarantined cruises and $30B losses: How coronavirus has upended the travel industry

The novel coronavirus outbreak has already upended an entire industry, forcing travelers to face canceled flights, resorts on lockdown and a cruise ship quarantine.

Coronavirus and travel: Here's what to know before you book a trip abroad

The coronavirus known as COVID-19 is turning up in popular travel destinations. Here's what you should know if you are planning a trip or a cruise.

Amazon Tells Employees to Defer All Non-Essential Travel Due to Coronavirus

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Amazon tells employees to pause nonessential travel in U.S. due to coronavirus

Amazon has started restricting all nonessential employee travel in the U.S. as the coronavirus continues to spread.

Amazon tells employees to defer nonessential travel as coronavirus speads

Amazon tells employees to defer all non-essential travel due to coronavirus

Google employee tests positive for coronavirus as company further restricts travel

The Google employee had been in the Zurich office days before displaying symptoms, the company told employees by email on Friday.

Coronavirus in Arizona? Updates on where the virus is now symptoms travel safety

The spread of a highly contagious coronavirus has had wide-ranging global impacts, including in the financial markets and government travel policies.

Google Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Company Expands Travel Restrictions

Coronavirus could affect local events

Tourism in the Roanoke Valley, including the upcoming Blue Ridge Marathon, could be affected, and the Iron Man could take a hit.

Coronavirus leaves local bride scrambling to find bridesmaid dresses

A local bride-to-be is scrambling to get new bridesmaids dresses after the coronavirus shut down production in China. Now a local business is stepping in to help. Sydney Patterson never expected to be shopping for bridesmaid dresses two weeks before her wedding. She just found out the dresses her bridesmaids ordered months ago wouldn't be ready in time. “I got a little panicked,” she said. Sign up for our Newsletters The company that makes the...

Coronavirus travel: most travel insurance policies won't cover cancellations

Coronavirus travel: most travel insurance policies won't cover cancellations

Coronavirus updates: US advises against travel to Italy WHO gets on TikTok

The US has reported another case in Northern California, and advised citizens against travel to Italy. Wall Street also wrapped up its worst week since the financial crisis. Follow the latest here.

State Department raises travel advisory for Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

The US State Department on Friday raised its travel advisory for Italy to the second-highest-level warning, Level 3: Reconsider Travel, due to the novel coronavirus.

'I'm definitely getting a mask': Eppley passengers share coronavirus travel concerns

Travelers at Eppley Airfield each have their own reactions and methods of protection against the coronavirus. Austin Sigston of Bakersfield, California, walked around the airport in a protection mask. Sign up for our Newsletters "I remember seeing something on my phone about them evacuating people to Omaha. I was like, 'Yeah, I'm not messing around. I'm definitely getting a mask when I fly out of here," he said. Sigston said he flies a lot for...

Coronavirus: Local health officials discuss COVID-19 facts and fiction

Local health officials discuss some of the myths and facts surrounding COVID-19 strain of Coronavirus.

Local Asian businesses feel an unfair impact due to the coronavirus epidemic

Local Asian businesses feel an unfair impact due to the coronavirus epidemic

Coronavirus affecting local salons as hair care products are often made in China

The coronavirus has already affected the stock market, travel and access to antibiotics. Now, the American hair care industry said it is feeling the effects of the disease’s global spread. Shannel Wallace runs District Cheveux, a hair care business in Bowie, Maryland. As a stylist, Wallace said she often uses wigs and weaves to fulfill her customers’ needs. RELATED: Why you shouldn't immediately go to the ER when sick if coronavirus pandemic...

Coronavirus sparks worries for local investors

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pledged Friday that the Fed will use all the tools it can to support the economy in an attempt to ease fears sparked by the coronavirus. Charles Rinehart's business is understanding money. He’s a financial expert with Johnson Investment Counsel in Cincinnati. It’s been a tough week for investors. U.S. stocks fell sharply again Friday, ending the Dow's worst week since October 2008. The coronavirus is...

Penn State Restricts Student Travel To Italy Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Penn State University has restricted University-affiliated student travel to Italy as the Coronavirus outbreak continues to grow.

DHS employee was told to report work in Newark after China travel in violation of coronavirus quarantine period

MAP: Which Countries Have CDC Travel Advisories Because Of Coronavirus

US urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Italy over coronavirus

The United States on Friday warned against non-essential travel to Italy, a top destination for US tourists, over the growing coronavirus epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "recommends that travelers avoid all non-essential travel to Italy. There is limited access to adequate medical care in affected areas," it said in a statement. The State Department raised its travel advice a notch for Italy to "reconsider travel,"...

All Your Coronavirus Travel Questions Answered

A Q&A for anyone worried about traveling right now: How to stay safe, what to avoid and do masks really help?

Coronavirus live updates: France bans large gatherings US cases raise concern over local transmission

Confirmed coronavirus infections in the U.S. in people who had not been overseas or in contact with another infected person has raised concerns over local, 'community-transmitted' spread of the virus in three states: California, Oregon and Washington State.