Coronavirus USA Update: LA Marathon Will Continue Despite California State Of Emergency

California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency to head-off the fast-spreading COVID-19 contagion.

MLS task force monitoring coronavirus outbreak

Investors see ECB rate cut by June as coronavirus fears grip markets

Investors ramped up expectations for a euro zone rate cut as soon as June on Fri...

Coronavirus hits Wall Street with more triple-digit declines

Wall Street is growing fearful that the coronavirus could take down corporate earnings and push the U.S. economy closer to a recession by year end.

India reports 29 coronavirus cases; all international passengers to be screened

17 Indians abroad infected with 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.

Bulgaria declares nationwide flu epidemic

Bulgaria declared a nationwide influenza epidemic on Thursday to deal with the rapid rise of type B flu cases in the Balkan country, the health minister said. All schools in the Black Sea state of 7 million were closed to March 11 as the health ministry also recommended discontinuing university lectures

'I'm Not God I Don't Know': Tokyo 2020 Chief Not Sure if Coronavirus Outbreak Will Lead to Olympics Being Canceled

Japan has reported over 1,000 coronavirus cases with 12 recorded deaths but the organizers and the IOC are confident the Olympics will go ahead as scheduled.

Kroger Reports Higher Sales Profit as Grocers Prepare for Coronavirus

Kroger said sales increased and profit rose in its latest quarter, adding that it hasn’t changed its outlook for the grocer’s current fiscal year amid the spread of the coronavirus.

Motor racing: Vietnam completes F1 track amid coronavirus concern

South by Southwest Could Be a Ghost Town as Major Attendees Withdraw Over Coronavirus Fears

Some of the biggest contributors are pulling out.

Waive Fees for Coronavirus Tests and Treatment Health Experts Urge

As the number of U.S. cases mounts, officials and advocates want to ensure that medical bills, especially for the poor or uninsured, are not an obstacle to seeking care.

The Pacific’s burgeoning colossus: what the Papua New Guinea PM’s visit means

Daughters describe mother's condition in nursing home beset by coronavirus

Relatives of residents at the Life Care Center in Washington State are living with mounting fear and frustration as the nursing home has become an epicenter novel coronavirus. Watch "Full Circle" weeknights at 5 p.m. ET.

South Africa pulls out of Japan friendly over coronavirus fears

Deal deadlock threatens plans to double PNG gas production

Zimbabwe’s economy goes from bad to worse

The IMF’s recent report makes grim reading, with negative growth recorded for last year, and an expectation of effectively no growth, growing inflation and a devaluing currency into 2020. The underlying macro-economic instability has been made worse by major climate impacts during 2019 – both the drought and cyclone Idai. The situation is bad, and getting worse. With the failure of government to address the required reforms, the prospects of...

India: 6 cases of coronavirus in country confirms Health Ministry

Cases are in New Delhi, Telangana, and Rajasthan

Coronavirus live updates: A second US death; New York gets first case

Coronavirus: Cruise Ship In Limbo Off California After Former Passenger Died

Chinese man cleared of coronavirus in Zimbabwe

A man quarantined at Wilkins Hospital for a suspected case of COVID-19 was discharged after tests came out negative for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus fears slow down several businesses in Kuwait

Coronavirus empty: bare planes ferries beaches make for a simple Philippine getaway

Rory Lovelock likes to be the last to board the plane on the chance he can nab a row of spare seats. On a recent flight in the Philippines he struck gold.

Despite Bergen County coronavirus case there's 'zero reason' to panic says Fort Lee mayor

One pharmacy on Center Avenue was limiting customers to five masks each Thursday morning.

Second coronavirus traveller isolated

Is coronavirus in Florida? Here's what you need to know and what you should do

Concerns over coronavirus hit home Sunday after two people in Florida tested “presumptively positive” for the virus.

What is the real size of the coronavirus epidemic in Iran?

International experts are questioning the scale of the new coronavirus epidemic in Iran, where the official death toll is second only to China and risks creating a regional epicentre of contagion. While Iran has acknowledged 43 deaths among 593 confirmed infections nationwide -- with a vice-president and deputy health minister among those testing positive -- unofficial tolls are much higher. The London-based BBC Persian service says 210 people...

Middle Eastern Stocks Plunge as Oil Gets Hammered by Coronavirus

Equity markets across the Middle East slumped after the worst week for oil prices since 2008 and as more cases of the coronavirus were announced in the region.

Coronavirus more deadly than flu but containable: WHO's Tedros

About 3.4% of confirmed cases of COVID-19 have died, far above seasonal flu'...

When The Pandemic Struck New York: How To Fight Coronavirus

A deadly virus is racing around the world. As citizens fall ill, leaders desperately search for ways to contain the pandemic. However, they appear powerless to halt its relentless advance. One-hundred years ago, the Spanish Flu killed 50 million. What lessons does it hold for fighting Coronavirus?

The National Cancel Japan Concerts Over Coronavirus Fears

The National have canceled two upcoming concerts in Tokyo as concerns about the spread of coronavirus continue to mount. Although the band didn’t mention the virus by name in a note announcing the decision, they said they were calling off their March 17th and 18th gigs “in the interest of public safety.” Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase from March 3rd through March 31st. “We look forward to returning in the future and...

Coronavirus live updates: India confirm cases rise to 6 as Italian tourist tests positive in Rajasthan