Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney suggests people ignore coronavirus news to calm markets

White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney suggested that Americans should ignore media reports about the coronavirus amid fears of the deadly disease spreading.

US weekly jobless claims underscore labor market strength despite coronavirus

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market was on solid footing despite the coronavirus outbreak, which has stoked financial market fears of a recession and prompted an emergency interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

Texas A&M cancels Spring Break trips to Italy due to Coronavirus outbreak in the country

Texas A&M University announced Friday that they will be canceling spring break trips for their Education Abroad programs out of an abundance of caution in order to keep their students and faculty safe. The CDC recommends that any students, faculty and staff traveling to Italy or any other country considered to be at a level 3 risk, be self-quarantined for two weeks after returning to the U.S., and not return to campus unless they are...

AIPAC warns that group of attendees may have had contact with coronavirus patient

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee warned attendees after its annual conference that a group of participants may have been in contact with someone who is now quarantined with coronavirus.

Scientists in China says they have identified two types of coronavirus

Scientists studying the novel coronavirus in China discovered two different varieties of the infection could be spreading around the world.Researchers at Peking University School of Life Sciences and the Institut Pasteur of Shanghai published a study on Tuesday, identifying a more aggressive type of the virus found in 70 percent of analyzed strains, with 30 percent belonging to a less aggressive variety, according to CNBC.The study indicated...

Italy is closing all schools and universities nationwide until March 15 to contain the coronavirus outbreak

Italy's education minister announced Wednesday all schools will be closed Thursday through March 15.

Coronavirus and Car Buying: What You Should Know

Sanjay Gupta Anderson Cooper to host CNN town hall on coronavirus

CNN will host a "Coronavirus: Facts and Fears" town hall on Thursday night, according to a network announcement.The special, hosted by "AC 360" anchor Anderson Cooper and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, will run two hours starting at 10:00 p.m. Eastern."Joined by health experts, Cooper and Gupta will focus on the facts, what the current domestic and international situations are and what we should and should not do to prevent...

Don't let coronavirus fears affect your mental health experts say

A little perspective on all the concerns surrounding the coronavirus. With all the grim news you're hearing about this global health hazard, there's another concern that's just as important...your mental well-being. Don't let your fears take an emotional toll because you overreacted to the situation.

Coronavirus latest updates: US postpones Asean summit South Korea reports 594 new cases – latest news

Italian civil protection chief confirms 820 cases in the country as number of fresh cases in China declines. Follow live news

DHFL Akzo Nobel Lemon Tree and other stocks holding out while the rest of the market is melting

Cycling manager threatens hunger strike over coronavirus quarantine

The UAE cycling tour was cut short after two Italian members of the touring party were suspected of having coronavirus.

Fear and protests over evacuees spark appeal by Church and Epiphanius

GAA and UEFA to follow government orders amid Coronavirus crisis

Why Malaysia’s Politics Are Messy and What’s at Stake

South Koreans are using smartphone apps to avoid coronavirus

One app alerts users if they come within 100 meters of a location visited by someone who's had Covid-19.

Coronavirus: UK now has 90 confirmed cases

England’s chief medical officer is being grilled by MPs on the UK’s strategy for handling a coronavirus epidemic.

Nick Grimshaw pulls out of Sport Relief challenge from heat exhaustion days after Coronavirus fears axe Mongolia trip

India-EU summit postponed due to coronavirus

An India-EU summit scheduled for March 13 in Brussels has been postponed because of the coronavirus, New Delhi said Thursday. "Both sides have agreed that due to health authorities advising against travel between regions it would be wise to reschedule the summit to a mutually convenient date," Indian foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar told reporters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been due to attend the 15th such summit with the European...

What to watch: Tesco completes China exit European stocks German worries on coronavirus

A daily overview of the top business, market, and economic stories to watch in the UK, Europe, and abroad.

Cult leader at centre of S Korea coronavirus outbreak begs for forgiveness

PM: Armenia awaiting results of nine coronavirus tests

Cruise ship in Norway awaits virus test on 2 passengers

A German cruise ship with 1,200 passengers is moored in southern Norway waiting for the test results of two passengers who had been on land to be tested for the new coronavirus

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Mask-buying panic leading to shortages

Coronavirus update: More COVID-19 cases confirmed across Australia as shoppers stock up on toilet paper groceries

Woolworths puts limits on toilet paper purchases to curb panic-buying, as new cases of COVID-19 — including an aged-care worker through person-to-person transmission — are recorded in Australia.

‘When Can We Go to School?’: More Than Classes Are Missed for Coronavirus

Reshuffled work schedules. Glitchy online classes. Graduations without parents. This is life with hundreds of millions of students out of school because of the epidemic.

China Says Coronavirus Cases Rise to 80151 Death Toll Climbs to 2943

The coronavirus cruise ship quarantine was always doomed. Here's why.

Hasbro braces for Coronavirus Impact

Trump Considering Closing U.S.-Mexico Border to Stop Spread of Coronavirus

President Trump on Saturday confirmed that he’s considering closing the southern border over the coronavirus, a claim critics were skeptical to accept.

First Responders Staying Safe And Prepared From Coronavirus

While the public is focused on protecting themselves and not getting sick, first responders are the ones helping those in need.

Wife of first US service member to test positive for the coronavirus has also been infected

The soldier's wife, who tested positive Saturday, and their baby have been moved to an isolation unit at a military hospital.