Coronavirus live updates: School closures keep 290 million students at home

An outbreak of a new virus that emerged in China about two months ago has now infected more than 93,000 people globally and has claimed over 3,000 lives.

Coronavirus: Time To Panic Yet? - forbes.com

Coronavirus fears are leading to travel restrictions, school closings, and cancellations of major events worldwide. Is this an overreaction? Should we remain calm?

Coronavirus: World Bank pledges $12bn in emergency aid

The organisation said it would prioritise the poorest countries in their response to the crisis.

The Trump administration says Medicare and Medicaid might not cover all healthcare for coronavirus patients

This comes a few days after the administration was forced to backtrack after refusing to say that a coronavirus vaccine would be affordable.

Canadian PM opens door to possible aid for firms hit by virus

Canada is prepared to act quickly to help companies hurt financially by the outbreak of the new coronavirus and would not need to wait for the next budget, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Tuesday. Morneau had earlier discussed the virus with counterparts from the Group of Seven leading industrialized

Over 900 people quarantined in Kazakhstan – Health Minister Birtanov

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Minister of Healthcare Yelzhan Birtanov revealed what measures Kazakhstan had been assuming amid global coronavirus outbreak, Kazinform reports.

Quarantined Chinese tests negative for Coronavirus in Lagos

The Chinese man who arrived in Lagos Monday on an Ethiopian Airlines flight with cough has tested negative for Coronavirus (COVIDー19), Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said.Abayomi had said earlier that the state quarantined the Chinese national whose identity was not disclosed following his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.The Chinese had been moved to the Lagos State Isolation Centre in Yaba...

U.S. has only a fraction of the medical supplies it needs to combat coronavirus

The country could require seven billion respirators and face masks over the course of the outbreak.

Coronavirus In NYC: Health Care Worker Tests Positive After Returning From Iran Husband Awaiting Results

Ethiopia: This mysterious disease wreaks havoc after coronavirus Know symptoms

119 Indians 5 foreigners from coronavirus-hit cruise ship land in Delhi on AI flight

Granite Bay couple stuck in Texas after coronavirus quarantine

San Antonio, Texas is under a State of Disaster and Public Health Emergency. The city's mayor issued the declaration Monday. It orders anyone quarantined for the novel coronavirus at nearby Lackland Air Force Base not to enter the county. That means a Granite Bay couple can’t return home. Sign up for our Newsletters “We're very disappointed to have to spend any more time here than we have,” said Otis Menasco. Otis and his wife Carol Menasco...

Congressman Rages at Don Jr. for Saying Democrats Want Coronavirus to Kill Millions

Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) reacted angrily when asked about Donald Trump Jr.’s remarks about Democrats and the coronavirus on Friday. When Garamendi was told on MSNBC that Don Jr. said the Democrats are “seemingly” hoping the coronavirus “kills millions” of Americans to make the president look bad, the congressman responded with rage, saying, “He should not be near me when he says that. There would be a serious altercation.”...

Coronavirus Vaccine: Why Is It Taking So Long To Develop?

It could take a year to a year-and-a-half before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available for public use.

First case of coronavirus in Ukraine to be investigated jointly with Romania

Ukraine will conduct a joint epidemic investigation with Romania into the infection of a resident of Chernivtsi with the novel coronavirus Covid-19. — Ukrinform.

South Africa slips into recession

In tonight's edition: South Africa slips into recession for the second time in two years. In Nigeria, motorcycle and tricycle taxis have been banned in Lagos. Drivers are suffering from the impact it has had on their lives. Finally, we hear from South African designer and 2019 LVMH prize winner Thebe Magugu. He's now exhibiting his creations at his first Paris Fashion Week.  

Coronavirus: College basketball including Big 12 and NCAA proceeding with caution

No cancellation plans, but plenty of caution, define athletic organizations’ stances on outbreak of illness.

India-Bhutan rail link soon! Indian Railways commissions survey to set up Mujnai-Nyoenpaling line; details

Coronavirus Diaries: Inside an Emergency Coronavirus Scientist Slack Channel

And what they’ve learned about Slack etiquette since Zika.

China grain output must stay stable amid coronavirus outbreak provinces told

China must not let grain output decline this year, a government working group sa...

Transocean sees long-term activity boost despite short-term coronavirus impact

Kenya suspends flights from Italy over coronavirus outbreak

The Kenyan government has announced the suspension of direct flights from northern Italy over the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Global sport heavily disrupted by coronavirus

Social media reacts to first coronavirus cases in Georgia

Europe relied on Turkey to solve its migrant problem. Now a political fight threatens to revive a crisis.

'Fear versus dreams': Coronavirus spread sparks fears for American travelers

With spring and summer coming, some Americans are concerned about or reconsidering their travel plans as the novel coronavirus continues to spread.

Portugal confirms first coronavirus case

Nigeria confirms 1st case of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa

Gucci cancels San Francisco show amid coronavirus fears other designer brands react

Coronavirus concerns have made their way into schools, hospitals, airports and beyond, and it has now made its debut in the fashion world. Gucci is canceling its Cruise 2021 fashion show that was set to take place in San Francisco on May 18, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

Pence tells 'Hannity' risk of coronavirus spread in US 'remains low' thanks to Trump's 'unprecedented action'

Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview Thursday that "the risk of the spread of coronavirus in the United States of America remains low" and credited what he called "unprecedented action" by President Trump earlier this month.

British Airways and Ryanair flights cancelled: Coronavirus fears put UK holidays at risk

BRITISH AIRWAYS and Ryanair flights have been cancelled due to a drop in demand as coronavirus health fears continue. Will you be affected?

Congress questions validity of coronavirus testing timeline

Health officials have said U.S. labs should have the capacity to run as many as 1 million tests by the end of the week.