CDC employee confirmed to have coronavirus

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the CDC announced Monday afternoon. The diagnosis was confirmed by lab testing.

U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts

The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.

'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say

One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.

121 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia

Georgia's number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has passed 100, state health officials announced.

Coronavirus accelerates need for telemedicine

Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading. 

Supreme Court postponing arguments because of coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it is postponing arguments for late March and early April because of the coronavirus, including fights over subpoenas for President Donald Trump's financial records.

Coronavirus concerns postpone 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards that were set to take place from the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles and air on FOX have been postponed to comply with orders amid the coronavirus outbreak, it was announced Monday. 

Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic

The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.

New York City schools closed until at least April 20

Mayor Bill de Blasio says that schools will be closed starting Monday until at least April 20th but he warned that they could remain closed for the rest of the school year.

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns

JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak

he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

Toilet paper seen attached to luggage on carousel

Travelers who arrived in Perth airport on a flight from Sydney on March 16 spotted a pack toilet paper among suitcases on the luggage carousel.

NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.