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Coronavirus Spread in China Slows Drastically But Doubt Remains
While infections in the rest of the world accelerate, the coronavirus epidemic is showing signs of easing at its center -- China -- with new cases slowing dramatically and recoveries gathering pace. Still, doubt remains over whether the government’s statistics show the full picture.
Coronavirus closed your office? Here’s my guide to working from home (yes you need to get dressed)
There’s a common misconception that homeworking is a doss. As someone who’s worked from home off and on — mostly on — for nearly a decade, take it from me: the opposite is true.
New Jersey Officials Announce First Presumptive Positive Coronavirus Case
Officials say a man in his 30s is presumed to have coronavirus.
Coronavirus: South Africa confirms first case
Cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, South Africa and Nigeria. African airlines have cancelled scheduled flights to China except for Ethiopian Airline
China's president says research centers to be set up to help contain coronavirus
China's president Xi Jinping said that a series of national clinical resear...
Saudi Arabia stops all exports of coronavirus detection and prevention products
Hong Kong workers far less satisfied with employers’ support measures during coronavirus crisis than their Singapore peers survey finds
Just over a third of Hong Kong workers feel adequately supported by their employers, compared with almost two thirds of those in Singapore, survey finds.
Coronavirus cuts Marquette student's study abroad program short
For Jena Spahic, her study abroad program in Milan was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Instead, it was cut short as she raced to fly out of Italy, where COVID-19, the coronavirus has spread rapidly. "I feel like my experience got robbed from me," Spahic said. On Feb. 29, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 warning against travel to areas in Northern Italy where Spahic was studying. She self-quarantined for two weeks and is not...
Four More Being Tested For Coronavirus In Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Four more people are being tested for coronavirus in Connecticut, a state official said Wednesday morning. Lamont Administration Chief Operating Officer Josh Geballe says the state Department of Public Health lab in Rocky Hill is conducting the tests. Tests on four other people have come back negative for the virus, he told business leaders at the Legislative Office Building. Geballe says it's likely only a matter...
Sony Shutters Three European Offices Amid Coronavirus Scare
Sony Pictures Entertainment has shuttered three European offices after a London-based staff member returned from a coronavirus-affected area, Variety has confirmed. Offices in London, Paris and Gdy…
‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: Coronavirus and the Labor Movement’s Response
On the latest episode of "State of the Unions," podcast co-hosts Julie and Tim talk with M.K. Fletcher, AFL-CIO Safety & Health Specialist, about all things Coronavirus (COVID-19), what the labor movement is doing and how we are responding to ensure that frontline workers' needs are taken care of.
How is the coronavirus affecting South Florida ports? For now preparing for the worst
In the past decade, China has become Miami’s top trading partner, with some $5 billion passing between PortMiami and the East Asian giant. So with Chinese manufacturing ground to a halt in the past month, what impact will it have on the local economy?
City of Atlanta creates online coronavirus HQ
As cases of coronavirus continue to expand, including in Fulton County, the city of Atlanta has created a central location where people can educate themselves on the virus.
California declares coronavirus state of emergency
California declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus on Wednesday (March 4) after reporting 53 confirmed cases -- the most of any U.S. state. Governor Gavin Newsom made the announcement following the state's first coronavirus fatality. The state's first death was an elderly man who recently traveled on a cruise ship. That same ship set off to Hawaii and is now on it's way back to San Francisco, but Governor Newsom says it won't be docking. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM, SAYING: "That ship we've requested the arrival to be delayed and the ship is currently off the coast -- because we have a number of passengers and crew members who have developed symptoms." At at least 20 people aboard the Grand Princess ship have fallen ill and will remain aboard until coronavirus can be ruled out. So far in the U.S., all coronavirus related deaths have occurred only in Washington state where 10 people have died and at least 39 have become infected. In response, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an $8.3 billion bill on Wednesday to combat the spread of the virus and develop vaccines -- though it still needs to be approved by the Senate. The fast-spreading virus has reached some 80 countries and infected over 95,000 people worldwide. And hopes of containment may be shrinking. South Korea, Australia and Sweden reported more new cases on Wednesday -- while Hungary, Slovenia and Poland joined the list of infected nations. Most notably, mainland China reported a rise in new cases on Thursday (March 5), reversing three straight days of declines. The increase was driven by more cases in Wuhan -- the epicenter of the outbreak -- where the virus is believed to have emerged in a market late last year.
BTS and More Artists Cancel Concerts Due to Coronavirus
Green Day also announced concert cancellations.
Coronavirus outbreak starts to look more like worldwide economic crisis as anxiety drags slumping financial markets even lower
Eurogroup's Centeno: 'No efforts will be spared' to contain coronavirus outbreak
Europe's finance ministers are prepared to implement fiscal measures to sup...
Pakistan's sixth coronavirus case emerges in Karachi
The Netherlands, anxious to protect the public from coronavirus, is scrambling t...
Coronavirus can be contained: WHO chief
About 3.4% of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (Covid -19) have died, far above seasonal flu's fatality rate of under 1%, but the novel coronavirus can be contained ...
Strade Bianche Tirreno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns
Italian tourists in India quarantined with coronavirus
A group of Italian tourists were under quarantine in India Wednesday, with 16 testing positive for the new coronavirus, prompting authorities to tighten controls. Vardhan said a husband and wife in the Italian group -- who arrived last month and number around 20 -- fell ill while visiting the western state of Rajasthan, a popular tourist destination.
South Korea Widens Testing in Daegu as It Steps Up War on Coronavirus
After focusing its resources on followers of the secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus, South Korea is casting a wider net as cases are rising across the broader population in the country’s fourth-largest city.
Spain reports first coronavirus death in Valencia
Spain reports first coronavirus death in Valencia
Trump Calls Coronavirus Democrats’ ‘New Hoax’
President Donald Trump accused Democrats of “politicizing” the deadly coronavirus during a campaign rally here on Friday, claiming that the outbreak is “their new hoax” as he continued to downplay the risk in the U.S., NBC News reports.
Mars Inc. CEO on coronavirus: 'Nobody really knows the ongoing impact'
As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, investors are looking for reassurance about its escalating economic effects — they won’t get much consolation from Mars CEO Grant Reid. The company has manufacturing operations in China, he said, expressing concern first and foremost for the safety of the company’s 10,000 employees in the country. “We have a big business in China,” he says. While he acknowledged the ultimate impact of the outbreak is...
