United Arab Emirates tells residents not to travel over virus

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday warned its citizens and its foreign residents not to travel anywhere abroad amid the ongoing worldwide coronavirus outbreak, a stark warning for a country home to two major long-haul airlines.

'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 Fears Trigger Panic-Buying In Tajikistan

Authorities in Tajikistan are trying to reassure the population that the Central Asian nation has enough food supplies, after panic-buying over coronavirus fears caused food price hikes and shortages.

Coronavirus: India tightens screening for international passengers at airports

The passengers are asked to give a declaration by filling a a form, which requires them to fill in their health status.

Canada prepared to act quickly to help firms hit by coronavirus outbreak: finance minister

Canada is prepared to act quickly to help companies hurt financially by the outb...

You should prepare for the coronavirus — but don’t buy more than you need

Tuesday’s Mashup: Celtics bring in doctor to prepare against coronavirus

Welcome to Tuesday's Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com home page or click here for the top stories from our news wire. TUESDAY'S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: MLB: Exhibition: Boston vs. NY Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN, WEEI-AM 850) NBA: Brooklyn at Boston, 7:30 p.m. (TNT) NHL: Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN) AROUND THE WEB: -- The Celtics are taking steps to prepare for the coronavirus outbreak, including having a doctor...

Should You Cancel Your Trip to Europe Because of Coronavirus?

Private Sector PMIs Retail Sales and the Bank of Canada Look to Distract the Markets

It’s a busy day ahead, with monetary policy, a busy economic calendar and the news wires in focus…

Coronavirus live updates: Washington state reports 9th death

A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. "I know that people are worried about this virus, and I want to assure North Carolinians our state is prepared," Cooper said.

Coronavirus: Hospitality industry losses 'in hundreds of thousands'

Worries aren heightened by the spread of the virus, with cases north and south of the Irish border.

Coronavirus forces postponement of Worlds TT C/ships

More testing sheds light on how coronavirus is spreading in US

Senator asks Jeff Bezos to crack down on 'coronavirus-inspired price gouging'

Amazon previously said it has removed thousands of deals from sellers that it accused of gouging prices.

U.S. coronavirus death toll climbs to 6

Facebook gives free adverts to World Health Organisation to tackle coronavirus misinformation

Facebook is to give the World Health Organisation free adverts in an effort to combat the spread of hoaxes and misinformation about the coronavirus.

How a South Korean psychiatric ward became a ‘medical disaster’ when coronavirus hit

Art Dubai Postponed Louvre Reopens as Fear of Coronavirus Grips Europe and the Middle East

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, arts museums and cultural sites and organizations shutter as countries attempt to contain the outbreak. While the number of new cases reported from China has slowed, the number of people diagnosed outside of Asia is on the rise which has sparked global action.On Tuesday, the organizers of Art Dubai postponed the next edition of the fair, which was scheduled for March 25–28. On Sunday, the Louvre closed its doors after holding an impromptu meeting about the virus during which workers demanded the museum cease its operations due to mounting safety

Princess Cruises ship held up off California coast with sick passengers awaiting coronavirus tests

US airstrikes on Taliban come days after peace deal; coronavirus global death rate reaches 3.4%; Biden Sanders sweep Super Tuesday

The US launched an airstrike on Taliban fighters attacking Afghan forces Wednesday, just days after signing a peace deal outlining a possible end to the 18-year war. And, a newly conservative US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could put new restrictions on access to abortion, while in Latin America, US conservative groups are exercising influence in abortion-rights cases. Also, and is South Korea's approach to containing the novel coronavirus a model for the rest of the world?

Juventus v Milan cup semi postponed over coronavirus concerns

The Coppa Italia semi-final second-leg match between Juventus and AC Milan in Turin on Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, the city government said on Tuesday.

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. "

All you need to know about travelling during coronavirus outbreak

Here is all you need to know if you are planning on travelling during the coronavirus epidemic.

Coronavirus: Prices set to jump as stocks dwindle

Coronavirus disrupts workplace as firms send workers home ban travel

Cases in Algeria and Nigeria should be a wake-up call for governments across Africa.

Coronavirus knows no borders and is growing health minister says as committee set up to address crisis

OTTAWA – Community transmission of the coronavirus is expected to happen in Canada, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Wednesday as the government set up a new cabinet committee to address the crisis. “We can anticipate that there will be an outbreak in one of our Canadian communities. This is a virus that knows no borders and that is growing,” she said at a news conference. The new committee includes Hajdu, and the ministers of industry, public...

Wet Saturday likely to affect Nevada caucus NASCAR events

Here’s how Utahns are changing plans and taking precautions to avoid coronavirus

There’s been no documented cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Utah yet — but that doesn’t mean that concern over coronavirus hasn’t already had significant impacts on people around the state.

Iraq expands travel ban suspends schools due to coronavirus

Turkish president to embark on Russia visit on Thursday

ErdoÄŸan and Putin to discuss Idlib and other recent developments in Syria

Cruise Ship Carrying Over 6000 People Denied Entry to Jamaica and Cayman Islands Amid Coronavirus Fears

CDC Identifies First Coronavirus Case In US Of Unknown Origin That Might Suggest Community Spread

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday confirmed a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case in California that could potentially point to a community spread, Bloomberg reports. What Happened The public health institute said it couldn't identify where the patient may have caught the virus. They didn't have either a travel history or contact with another person confirmed to carry the virus. "It's possible this could be an instance of...