Coronavirus

Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus

March 14, 2020 11:22pm EDT

Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.

NY state capitol closed to visitors after two Assembly members infected

March 14, 2020 10:14pm EDT

Governor Cuomo announced that the state capitol in Albany would be closed to visitors starting on Sunday after two Assembly members were diagnosed with coronavirus.

Walmart changes hours to restock, clean stores amid coronavirus pandemic

March 14, 2020 10:13pm EDT

Walmart is changing store hours to get shelves restocked with high-demand products amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NJ announces 2nd death, 19 new coronavirus cases

March 14, 2020 10:10pm EDT

Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday night announced New Jersey's second death from the coronavirus, a female in her 50s who was being treated at CentraState Medical Center in Monmouth County.

Fake coronavirus tests seized at LAX

March 14, 2020 9:36pm EDT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized fake coronavirus test kits at LAX airport.

More than half of intensive care patients in France are under 60

March 14, 2020 8:39pm EDT

More than half of the 300 people in intensive care units in France with the new virus are under 60.

Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge

March 14, 2020 8:30pm EDT

Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?

White House says Trump's COVID-19 coronavirus test came back negative

March 14, 2020 8:21pm EDT

President Trump said Saturday he has taken the coronavirus test and the White House said on Saturday night the results were negative.

Home school teacher offers parents tips amid closings due to coronavirus

March 14, 2020 8:05pm EDT

Schools across the country will be closing beginning Monday as fears of the spread of the coronavirus continue. This will create a unique situation where students will be expected to begin distance learning or online courses during that time despite not actually being at school.

Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:42pm EDT

President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.

Long Island laboratory on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:08pm EDT

Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity.

NY gov says tens of thousands could be infected as first death reported

March 14, 2020 6:12pm EDT

New York state reported its first death in the coronavirus pandemic, an 82-year-old woman who had been previously hospitalized with emphysema, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread

March 14, 2020 4:22pm EDT

Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for weeks to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus.

France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus

March 14, 2020 4:17pm EDT

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.