Coronavirus Ireland: Three schools in Co Clare close as family of four contract disease

Meanwhile, Health Minister Simon Harris has said schools should not close unless directed by the HSE

Iran orders troops to fight coronavirus outbreak that has killed 77

Iran's supreme leader put the Islamic Republic's armed forces on alert Tuesday to assist health officials in combating the outbreak of the new coronavirus — the deadliest outside of China — that authorities say has killed 77 people.

A Manufacturing Industry Fit For A Post-Coronavirus World

What will the world (particularly the manufacturing world) look like post COVID-19? What lessons can those of us in manufacturing and supply chain take from what has been happening?

Seattle Confirms First U.S. Death From Coronavirus & West Coast Reports More Cases Not Related To Travel

The United States’ first reported Coronavirus-related death is reported in Washington State. The FDA is taking steps to speed up laboratory tests for the virus after another case in Washington, one in Oregon, and two in California are reported that do not appear to be connected to travel to a country affected by the outbreak. The second Washington case is confirmed, but the single case in Oregon and those in California are awaiting lab results...

Coronavirus: Birmingham individual tests positive for virus

Birmingham confirms its first case of coronavirus as the total number of UK cases rises to 115.

Egypt Iraq Algeria Confirm New Coronavirus Cases

Coronavirus scare: Government restricts public meetings

The Health ministry says the ban mainly applies to events that attract participants from different countries, and those with huge crowds of people

Jamaica – Late-night talks appear to falter as Carnival threatens to pull vessels over coronavirus protocols

Op-Ed: The American defeat in Afghanistan

The U.S. has little to show for its years at war in Afghanistan, despite more than 6,000 American soldiers dead and some $1 trillion spent.

Premier League side ban AUTOGRAPHS in fight against coronavirus

A Premier League club has decided to ban any and all autographs and selfies with fans in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The virus has rapidly spread around Europe and has wrecked havoc on the sporting calendar, having already cancelled one of Ireland’s Six Nations matches and halting a number of Serie […]

Coronavirus shopping list: Toilet paper? Yes. Hand sanitizer? Not so much

Rochester store shelves are still well-stocked Monday, even as panic over coronavirus triggered a run on many products in other cities.

BRIEF-Evergreen International Holdings Seeks Trading Halt

Australia announces Iran travel ban amid COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus Testing Given With Just a Doctor’s Approval C.D.C. Says

The move greatly increases the number of patients who qualify, but it’s not clear there are enough tests for those who will want them.

Vietnam Sharply Divided on Coronavirus School Closures

Vietnam is sharply divided on how long to close schools because of the coronavirus, which has prevented parents from going to work and threatens further economic damage. Supporters want to keep students at home until April, while opponents say the panic is overblown. The biggest population is in Ho Chi Minh City, where government leaders have proposed extending the public school closures all through March and then continuing the semester into what would usually be a summer break.

First death in the US as coronavirus continues to spread worldwide

The novel coronavirus continues to spread across the world, reaching every continent except Antarctica. Follow here for the latest

UAE Tour Canceled Mid-Race After Two Staffers Test Positive for Coronavirus

Cyclists, team staffers, and reporters are under lockdown in their hotels until further testing is complete.

Businesses take steps to guard against coronavirus

As COVID-19, the coronavirus spreads, health officials said businesses will have to make sacrifices, and the actions of employers may be critical in trying to limit the spread of this virus. "We're going to need a lot of support from employers and housing to allow people to be working from home," Wisconsin State Health Officer Jeanne Ayers said. Some have already acted. A GE Healthcare representative told WISN 12 News, "We are providing...

France bans large gatherings to slow spread of coronavirus

New Hampshire Resident Being Tested For Coronavirus

Male Who Returned From Italy Trip Is First Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Ukraine

White House hopefuls target Trump on coronavirus response

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Democratic White House hopefuls are seizing on President Donald Trump's delayed response to the coronavirus outbreak, calling it the latest evidence of his incompetence and warning that the crisis may only deepen as a result. But some experts and Democrats warn that the candidates risk exacerbating a public health crisis if they go too far in politicizing the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar all went after Trump during their CNN town halls Wednesday night. A number of the candidates have released their own pandemic policies, and Bloomberg is even airing an ad contrasting Trump's response to the outbreak to his own handling of the aftermath of 9/11. It's a potent political issue, as it gets at what Democrats see as two major potential weaknesses for Trump: questions about his competence as president and health care issues. "The threat from coronavirus and the chaos of the administration is front and center in everyone's mind," said Jesse Ferguson, a longtime Democratic strategist and former spokesman for Hillary Clinton's campaign. "Not talking about it means you're missing voters who are deeply worried about the public health threat and deeply concerned about the Trump administration's incompetence." Warren, Klobuchar and Bloomberg have all released public health plans detailing how they'd address and prevent similar outbreaks as president. During their CNN town halls, Warren warned that the economic impact of the new coronavirus could get worse. She and Klobuchar slammed Trump's decision to put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the coronavirus response, noting his controversial handling of an HIV outbreak in...

Birthplace of Jesus is closed and Hindus scale back Holi plans over coronavirus

The Nativity Church in Bethlehem, where Christians believe Jesus was born, will close indefinitely from 4pm today after suspected virus cases emerged in the town.

California coronavirus updates: New patients in Placer Contra Costa; Santa Clara up to 11

The coronavirus outbreak continues to develop in California, with Contra Costa and Placer counties each reporting an additional case of the illness Tuesday evening and the latter declaring a local health emergency.

New York school closes over suspected coronavirus case

New York school closes over suspected coronavirus case %7C New York %7C The Guardian

DR Congo nearing the end of Ebola

Over a year of fighting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country’s last patient was discharged from the treatment center on Tuesday.

Song and dance as last Congo Ebola patient discharged with end of outbreak in sight

The last patient being treated for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged on Tuesday, WHO said.

Rand Paul threatens to hold up coronavirus emergency bill over spending cuts amendment

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve $8.3 billion in emergency aid on Wednesday to combat the novel coronavirus.

UAE Team Emirates squad to remain in Abu Dhabi as precaution against coronavirus contagion

Confusion at UAE Tour as some teams leave and others stay in quarantine

Steve Hilton: Coronavirus crisis shows members of the left are the kings and queens of catastrophe

Washington high school closed over coronavirus concerns after staff member's relative is tested for virus

The district's superintendent said the state's health officials believe risk to students remains low, but that they chose to close school out of an abundance of caution.

Coronavirus: Wirral school closes after child's parent tests positive

A child's parent tests positive for coronavirus on Merseyside, prompting the closure of a high school.