Dow's Drastic Decline Coronavirus and Global Pandemic Fears - 5 Things You Must Know Friday

Stock futures signal another steep drop for Wall Street after the World Health Organization says the coronavirus outbreak has 'pandemic potential'; the Dow's drop Thursday of 1,190.95 points was its largest one-day point drop in history; the S&P 500 has fallen 12% from its all-time high set a week ago.

French government requisitions all current and future stocks of protective masks; drive-thru coronavirus testing starts in South Korea

“We are in uncharted territory,” the World Health Organization says.

Coronavirus Will Sharply Cut Japanese Automakers' Profits

The impact of coronavirus is expected to reduce Japan carmaker profits

China's passenger car sales fall 80% February on coronavirus epidemic

China's passenger car sales fall 80% February on coronavirus epidemic

Poland announces first coronavirus case

SULAIMANIYAH/WARSAW (AFP/REUTERS) – Iraq on Wednesday (March 4) confirmed the first death from the coronavirus in the country, as Poland recorded its first Covid-19 infection. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Coronavirus: 'Recovered' patient dies as China reports discharged cases falling ill again

A 36-year-old man has died in Wuhan from respiratory failure days after being discharged from hospital Latest data from the mainland shows most new infections continue to occur at epidemic’s epicentre A 36-year-old man has died of respiratory failure in Wuhan, five days after being discharged from one of the makeshift hospitals built to contain the outbreak, according to a report by Shanghai-based news portal The Paper. The report, which was...

United Airlines to reduce U.S. flights due to coronavirus outbreak

As travel wanes, carrier will suspend hiring and ask workers to volunteer for unpaid leave.

NOIDA School Closed Amid Covid-19 Scare

Concerts sports events cancelled in Gulf as coronavirus spreads

Major concerts and sporting events in Gulf Arab states have been cancelled or postponed and Saudi Arabia stepped up health screening measures in response to the spreading coronavirus. In the United Arab Emirates, a tourism and business hub, this month's electronic music Ultra festival at Abu Dhabi

UConn Trinity cancel travel to Italy citing federal recommendations on coronavirus advise quick return to U.S.

UConn ends travel to Italy over coronavirus

Health workers on the front lines of coronavirus outbreak concerned about supplies staffing

An Oregon health care worker under quarantine after potential contact with a patient who tested positive for coronavirus is concerned about hospital safety measures. The employee, who asked to remain anonymous, is one of dozens of employees at Kaiser Permanente’s Westside Medical Center told to stay home in self-isolation for 14 days. The first Oregon patient to test positive for the virus was treated at the Hillsboro hospital. The Kaiser worker...

Coronavirus hits South Africa

A man aged 38 has tested positive for coronavirus in South Africa, days after arriving

Coronavirus: China tells Zim not to panic

Olympic officials sweat over Coronavirus

Iran prepares to test 'tens of thousands' for coronavirus as number of confirmed cases spikes

Oil prices rise on slowing pace of coronavirus U.S. move on Venezuela

First 2 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Georgia

‘This Is a Flu.’ What Trump’s Comment About Coronavirus Means for Stocks.

The flu and the coronavirus have a lot in common. Understanding the similarities could help investors manage through the stock-market volatility created by the outbreak.

2 dozen new cases of coronavirus were reported in the US over the weekend

Coronavirus email hoax led to violent protests in Ukraine

Whitmer creates 4 coronavirus task forces to assess combat illness spread

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is creating four new statewide task forces to combat the spread of coronavirus and assess the effects it may have on Michigan.

Want to protect yourself from coronavirus? Then wash your hands

Nearly 10% of Iranian lawmakers infected with coronavirus state media reports

The prevalence of coronavirus among Iran's political leadership appears to be a unique example of the virus' deep impact on the nation's authorities.

Southwest Ohio among cheapest gas in the state amid coronavirus fears

Eight of the 10 cheapest gas prices in Ohio on Tuesday were located at area stations with prices ranging from $1.79 to $1.86 a gallon, and officials are saying lower prices are due to the effects of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus could become a pandemic but the Chattanooga area has already seen several before

Former UN chief Javier Pérez de Cuéllar dies at 100

Former UN chief Javier Pérez de Cuéllar dies at 100

Coronavirus outbreak stokes anti-Asian bigotry worldwide

Kuwait-bound Bangladeshi travellers in trouble over coronavirus health clearance

Kuwait-bound Bangladeshi travellers are finding themselves in trouble as the Middle-Eastern country has made clearance after coronavirus test mandatory to get visa.

Asking This One Question May Help Slow Down Coronavirus Outbreak

Coronavirus In Children: Everything You Need To Know

Here's what we know so far about COVID-19 in children.

US Cuts Short Military Exercise with Israel to Contain Coronavirus Spread

U.S. European Command broke off a military exercise with Israel as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus kills 2nd man in Washington state officials say

A second coronavirus death has been confirmed in Washington state, officials said Sunday.