String of events cancelled over coronavirus fears

The prestigious London Book Fair has been cancelled and graduation ceremonies postponed amid growing anxiety across the entertainment and education sector over the spread of coronavirus.

Lesotho PM granted medical leave from wife murder case - police

European Employers Seek to Balance Coronavirus Fears With Privacy Limits

Companies around Europe have taken precautions to protect employees from the spread of the coronavirus, but some measures such as administering body temperature checks might overstep privacy laws.

Coronavirus could slow the world’s solar-energy revolution

Trudeau Vows to Steer Canada Clear of Coronavirus Slowdown

Cycling: Coronavirus lockdown extended on French teams at UAE Tour

Trump to hold White House press conference on coronavirus updates

President Trump announced that he will be hosting a press conference at the White House on Saturday afternoon to provide updates on the coronavirus outbreak.Trump said he would speak at the White House at 1:30 p.m. ET, shortly before he is scheduled to make an appearance at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.I will be having a 1:30 P.M. Press Conference at the White House to discuss the latest CoronaVirus developments. Thank...

S. Korea seeks murder charges over coronavirus sect leader apologises

No coronavirus cases reported in Cuba as the country reinforces epidemiological surveillance

Cuba reiterated that there are no people diagnosed with the new coronavirus, which already affects 66 countries. Health authorities are further increasing actions to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and control in airports, ports, and marinas.

World Bank commits £9.4bn in emergency aid to help fight coronavirus

The World Bank has committed £9.4 billion in aid for developing countries grappling with the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus. 

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 close-up faded star and orchestral operation — February’s best science images

The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

Coronavirus update: Zero cases of COVID-19 in Sikkim; over 4 lakh passengers screened

A total of 29 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in India so far, according to Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Gareth Southgate urges calm over coronavirus fears

England manager confident the right decisions will be made ahead of internationals.

Turkey suspends railway services to Iran over coronavirus concerns

Norfolk woman back from Italy school trip is Massachusetts’ 2nd suspected coronavirus case

Massachusetts’ second suspected case of coronavirus was identified in a woman in her 20s in Norfolk County who recently returned from Italy with a school group, state health officials said Mo…

Oil up more than 2% on slowing coronavirus cases U.S. move on Venezuela

DeSantis says risk ‘low’ but more coronavirus cases expected

Delayed Carnival Cruise Line ship in Jacksonville not connected to Coronavirus spokesperson says

Coronavirus troubles underscore Apple's reliance on China

Conspiracy theorists blame U.S. for coronavirus. China is happy to encourage them.

China Censors Coronavirus WeChat Messages Blacklists Keywords Including 'Death Toll' and 'Cover-Up'

Terms critical of China's government, information tied to the spread of the disease and references to the handling of the situation have been included in a keyword blacklist.

The Coronavirus Is Hammering China’s Economic Outlook

China’s coronavirus epidemic is depressing its economic outlook, with new government readings on the manufacturing and service sectors validating informal indications that the country is struggling to get back to work.

Iran 'had a lot of compulsion' to restrict information on the coronavirus: Expert

"One can safely assume that the information that is coming out of Iran is not entirely to be trusted," says Asif Shuja of the National University of Singapore's Middle East Institute.

Saudi Arabia restricts entry for Gulf citizens residents

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday barred citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from entering the kingdom for 14 days after returning from outside the region due to coronavirus concerns, state news agency SPA reported.

Coronavirus: The countries that have announced travel bans and border closures

War politics and coronavirus: When the real world catches up with MotoGP

The Lonely Marathon Japan Ran to Protect Olympics From Coronavirus

It was meant to be part of a big buildup to the Olympics. Instead, a stripped-down Tokyo marathon showed the challenge facing Japan to save the 2020 summer Games from the threat of the coronavirus epidemic.

Health Experts Share Tactics for Fighting Coronavirus

A coronavirus vaccine is still likely a year or more away, a trio of health experts told lawmakers Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean infection can’t be managed when resources are coupled with clear messaging and an organized plan from the top of the U.S. government.

Ex-NSC aide: China wasn't transparent on coronavirus

A former aide to the National Security Council (NSC) said Wednesday that China was not transparent on the coronavirus, which is believed to have originated in the country in December. 

World Cup star Thomas Kahlenberg struck down with coronavirus as Denmark ace is placed in quarantine

FORMER World Cup star Thomas Kahlenberg has tested positive for the coronavirus in what is the highest-profile case of the disease spreading to football yet. After contracting the virus on a trip t…

US coronavirus: Testing is expanded to all patients with a doctor's order

As the number of cases and deaths from novel coronavirus increase across the US, federal health officials are expanding testing for the fast-moving outbreak.