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From the Ground Up: Coronavirus Stalls Increased Trade with China

The coronavirus outbreak in China has not only caused health concerns worldwide, but it’s resulted in China putting much of its economy on hold and that is having negative effects in a variety of business sectors around the globe. Agricultural commodity markets are no exception.

Palestine declares state of emergency over coronavirus

Mosques and churches closed in Bethlehem and Jericho over suspected coronavirus cases

Italy planning to close schools for 2 weeks to limit coronavirus spread

Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Lenarcic: No ‘direct’ scenario for Schengen’s suspension due to coronavirus

Measures taken for coronavirus could help slow flu spread in Clark County doctor says

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Four more people died of the flu in Clark County from Feb. 16-22, bringing the seasonal total to 35 deaths so far this season. According to data released by the Southern Nevada Health District, three of those who died were older than 65. One person who died was aged 50-64. Nearly 100 more people were hospitalized from the flu from Feb. 16-22, SNHD said. The influenza totals are from Dec. 29, 2019 through Feb. 22. CORONAVIRUS...

Coronavirus: 5 things to know for Monday March 2

Coronavirus Fears Shut Down Universities and Schools in the Arab World

Several countries in the Arab world have closed educational institutions and others are restricting school activities to limit the spread of Coronavirus.

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales

Coronavirus: Concerns as UK delays release of new case locations

The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care’s plan to report the locations of new cases of covid-19 only once a week may lead to more panic

Palestinians declare state of emergency over coronavirus: prime minister

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared a 30-day state of emergency on Thur...

Prince William cracks coronavirus joke and says coverage is 'a little hyped up'

The Prince asked a paramedic: "I bet everyone's like, 'I've got coronavirus, I'm dying', and you're like 'no, you've just got a cough'."

Maps show drastic drop in China’s air pollution after coronavirus quarantine

NBA stars told to stop high-fiving fans and avoid taking items to be signed in coronavirus response

NBA's coronavirus memo reportedly encourages players to shun high fives for fist bumps limit autographs

The NBA has sent out a memo advising players on precautions to avoid contracting the coronavirus that leads to COVID-19, ESPN reports. Limit physical interactions with fans. “The coronavirus remains a situation with the potential to change rapidly,” the memo reportedly reads. With much still unknown about the virus other than its propensity to spread, the NBA is encouraging players to take basic precautions to limit physical contact with other...

The Health 202: The Trump administration is providing a lot of mixed messages on coronavirus outbreak

Taiwan says China forced Malaysian state to ban Taiwanese entry on virus fears

Taiwan's foreign minister said on Thursday that China had forced the Malaysian state of Sarawak to reinstate a ban on travelers from the island as part of coronavirus control steps, saying Beijing was taking "joy" in the measures. Taiwan says the World Health Organization's (WHO) inclusion

The holiday destinations that haven't had any cases of coronavirus

Despite the wide spread of COVID-19, there are still a number of countries across the world that have yet to report a single case of the virus

Los Angeles County reports 6 new coronavirus cases

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Six new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Los Angeles County, where there was one previously, officials said Wednesday. All of the cases confirmed Tuesday night were due to a known exposure and not the result of so-called community transmission, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the county Department of Public Health, told a press conference. One person was hospitalized and five others were in self-quarantine at home, she said. Officials have tested more than two dozen people for the virus since January and most tests came back negative. Statewide, more than 50 people have tested positive for COVID-19, including several who got it through community transmission, according to the California Department of Public Health. More than 500 people have been tested for the virus. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, runny nose, cough and breathing trouble. Most develop only mild disease. But some people, usually those with other medical complications, develop more severe symptoms, including pneumonia, which can be fatal. In all, more than 94,000 people have contracted the virus worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, with more than 3,200 deaths. WHO reports that the COVID-19 virus is more fatal than the common flu. Ferrer said LA County health officials expect more cases to be confirmed in the future and have increased the county's capacity to test at a local laboratory. The cases were from throughout the county, she said, but did not provide specific locations. The county's first case was in January and involved a person who lived in Wuhan, China. That person is no longer infectious. Regarding the new cases, Ferrer said three of those who tested positive were travelers together in northern Italy, two were family members who...

Flybe: Coronavirus raises new doubts over the airline's future

The struggling airline has seen a collapse in bookings and has still not secured a £100 loan.

Now that coronavirus is in Nigeria

This is not the best of times for global aviation community following the outbreak of the deadly CORONAVIRUS in Wuhan, China which is presently ravaging over sixty countries across the world.Since the disease broke out, over 3,000 have died with over 90,000 already infected and quarantined across the world.Due to the nature of the disease which easily spreads through airborne mode, government of many countries have come up with different...

Coronavirus: Nairobi Mombasa and Kakamega among 14 counties on high alert for dreaded virus

The Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Wednesday, March 4, said the ministry had started deploying emergency response teams to county levels in an elaborate plan to prevent the virus from spreading to Kenya.

Euro zone bond yields up as ECB says ready to act against coronavirus fallout

Coronavirus: Trump approves additional travel restrictions on Iran advisories to prevent spread

The U.S. also increased warnings about travel to Italy and South Korea to help prevent spread of the virus.

What the World Can Learn From China’s Experience With Coronavirus

African countries are evacuating some students from China over coronavirus but most hesitate

Airlines at center of storm as coronavirus spreads

European airlines stepped up their warnings over the coronavirus outbreak on Fri...

Coronavirus in Kuwait

He stood at the press conference on Feb. 24 and spoke about the coronavirus outbreak, visibly uncomfortable and sweating profusely. As he reassured the

Coronavirus patient released in San Antonio went to North Star Mall before returning to quarantine

An evacuee from China who turned up positive for the coronavirus after being released from quarantine over the weekend visited the North Star Mall before returning to isolation, authorities said during a news conference Monday. The evacuee, who was staying at the Holiday Inn hotel near the airport, visited the busy retail outlet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, officials said. She spent most of that time eating alone at the food court....

Coronavirus Update: N.J. Conn. Get Approval To Test For The Virus Within The State

That means patients there can know if they have the virus much sooner. Local testing has not been approved in New York.

Coronavirus live updates: Westchester man who tests positive may be example of 'community spread' governor says

A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe.

Senators Insist They Will Be Fine During A Coronavirus Outbreak And Won’t Need To Shut Down Congress

“Speaking for the octogenarians that are here, most of us are pretty fit,” said Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts.