Coronavirus outbreak's impact on St. Louis-area universities expands

While there currently are no known cases in St. Louis of the new coronavirus identified late last year in China, St. Louis-area universities are feeling the impact as the outbreak continues to spread. First identified in December in Wuhan, China, the new COVID-19 respiratory disease has been detected in 37 locations internationally, including in the United States, according to a Tuesday update by the Centers for Disease Control, which warned...

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.

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Directed to Cancel Trips Due to Coronavirus Concerns

The 17 state colleges and universities have been directed to immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to several countries due to concerns about coronavirus. An announcement sent to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities community on Thursday says that all colleges and universities must immediately suspend or cancel institutionally-sponsored travel to countries designated Level 3 (warning) and Level 2 (watch)…

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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: 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...

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.

Schools Universities to Stay Shut as Northern Italy Battles Coronavirus

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State local health officials mobilize to fight spread of coronavirus

Many health care institutions have had pandemic planning in place since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

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Washington state health officials reported the first patient death from coronavi...

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As coronavirus outbreak spreads universities in Wisconsin discontinue study abroad trips

As coronavirus jumps borders, Wisconsin universities are calling study abroad students home.

Pence: Trump would ‘respect’ local decisions if schools close over coronavirus

In an interview with Meet The Press, Vice President Mike Pence discusses the efforts of the coronavirus task force and the impacts of the virus on the U.S. economy.

Local health professionals focus on preparedness following first US coronavirus death

The new coronavirus is impacting businesses and protocols throughout the nation. Local health professionals say education and preparedness are important. Sign up for our Newsletters Dr. O’Dell Owens is the president and CEO of Interact for Health. Owens thinks residents should put things into perspective. "About 3,000 people die from chronic virus already in the United States with our flu living it probably 9,000 deaths, 48,000 died last year,...

Coronavirus travel ban leaves local tourists stranded

The coronavirus is affecting local travelers. A group of SCUBA divers got stranded in Hawaii after a travel ban took effect.

Local doctor gives advice on preparing for coronavirus

Hospitals around the country are taking extreme measures to make sure your family is protected if the Coronavirus hits our community. One hospital in Oakland, California has a special floor dedicated to treating coronavirus. Here in St. Louis, city and county leaders announced Friday that 20 people are being monitored for the virus who may have been in contact with a traveler or may have traveled to a foreign country with an outbreak. A person...

Will Sutton: Louisiana universities struggle with coronavirus and travel foreign students

Pence: It’s OK for local schools to shut down over the coronavirus

But the vice president also cautioned against overreacting to the epidemic.

Local Certified Financial Planner breaks down Coronavirus's impact on economy

Last week was the worst week in the markets since the 2008 financial crisis.

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.

Local universities cancel travel abroad programs amid coronavirus outbreak

Local universities cancel travel abroad programs amid coronavirus outbreak

Local government calls for improved hygiene to prevent infectious diseases outbreak

Local theme parks monitor threat of coronavirus outbreak

Maryland universities suspend Italy programs as CDC raises coronavirus warning level

How local businesses schools are preparing for a possible Coronavirus outbreak

Local companies worried Coronavirus outbreak could affect business

Schools universities to stay shut as Italy coronavirus death toll rises

Coronavirus forcing Georgia universities to retune study abroad plans to multiple countries