Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus

Why a face mask isn't your best defense against coronavirus

Good news in China: Factories reopen as new coronavirus cases drop

China's ruling Communist Party, trying to curb the soaring cost of anti-virus controls, has told local officials in areas deemed at low disease risk to help reopen factories that make the world’s smartphones, toys and other consumer goods.

Norway detects its first case of coronavirus

Airline SAS halts northern Italy flights drops guidance due to coronavirus

STOCKHOLM — Swedish-Danish airline SAS on Tuesday canceled its flights to northern Italy and withdrew financial guidance for its current financial year after the spread of the coronavirus hit…

Egypt testing staff at lodging of tourists who caught coronavirus: PM

Coronavirus death toll rises to 6 in US; disease spreads in other countries

Indonesia Expands Ban to Italy South Korea Iran Travelers

Indonesia will impose restrictions on travelers from Italy, South Korea and Iran, widening a ban previously imposed on China, as the nation seeks to contain the spread of coronavirus.

FSU exploring distance learning options in event of coronavirus-related shutdown of campus

Football star Ronaldinho probed in Paraguay after police raid on hotel after ‘being found with fake passports’

BRAZILIAN football legend Ronaldinho is being probed in Paraguay over “fake passports” after cops swooped on his on hotel. The former Barcelona ace was ordered to appear before prosecut…

Pence takes on coronavirus after he 'dropped the ball' in an Indiana town riddled with HIV

Among Austin, Indiana, residents, then-Gov. Mike Pence's leadership drew a mix of criticism, praise and hopes that he has learned health lessons.

Italy shuts all schools to fight coronavirus

Nations around the world are stepping up their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN AM from Italy with a look at how the country is responding.

Health officials confirm 4th coronavirus case in Santa Clara County

Health officials have confirmed a woman in Santa Clara County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The woman marks the fourth case of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County. She is a “household contact” of the third Santa Clara County case, which was community spread. Sign up for our Newsletters The woman is not hospitalized and is not ill, health officials said. Similar to other viral infections, coronavirus is spread through droplets when an...

Coronavirus in N.Y.: First Case Confirmed in New York State

Woman who had traveled in Iran contracted the virus and is now isolated at home.

House Senate strike deal on massive $8 billion funding package to combat coronavirus

Leaders in the Democratic-led House and GOP-controlled Senate came to a compromise deal that will allocate $8.3 billion to combat coronavirus.

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Ireland to ban mass gatherings if coronavirus outbreak worsens

People in the Republic of Ireland will be banned from attending funerals and bringing their children to crèches under the Government's worst case scenario plans to tackle the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Canada central bank cuts rates first time since 2015

Canada's central bank on Wednesday cut its key lending rate by 50 basis points to 1.25 percent in response to the growing economic risk posed by the coronavirus epidemic. The last 50 basis point cut was in 2009, after the bank rapidly lowered interest rates through 2008 in response to the global financial crisis. amc/jm

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Why did CDC send NYC man home without testing for coronavirus?

Why did CDC send NYC man home without testing for coronavirus?

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX slip as as G7 statement on coronavirus disappoints

Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday after a statement from financial officials from the G7 countries failed to detail concrete measures to help economies stabilize from damage caused by a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus shut down Mona Lisa and James Bond. We can’t let it isolate us.

Eye Opener: Coronavirus threat level at all-time high

World health officials have raised the coronavirus threat risk to the highest level as President Trump calls criticisms about U.S. preparedness a “hoax.” Also, former Vice President Joe Biden is poised for his first 2020 victory as South Carolina primary voters head to the polls Saturday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Coronavirus: Niger re-introduces monthly sanitation

Coronavirus Causes U.S. South Korea to Call Off Joint Military Exercises

Washington and Seoul postponed planned joint military exercises “until further notice,” as South Korea struggles to contain the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Washington state confirms second death in US global toll passes 3000

China is confident to win the battle against Novel Coronavirus

Shelves in Delaware begin emptying in response to coronavirus outbreak

In recent days, customers across the U.S. have been stockpiling everything from medication to pantry goods, as coronavirus fears spread.

Governments ramp up preparations for coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus case diagnosed in Fort Bend health officials say

A 70-year-old Fort Bend man has tested “presumptively positive” for the coronavirus, according to county public health officials, the first such case in the area and state. Fort Bend County Health & Human Services said the agency has started an investigation into the case, including an effort to quickly identify those who came in contact with the individual. The man, who recently traveled abroad, is currently hospitalized and in stable...

Scotland says 250000 could be hospitalised if coronavirus spreads

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