Columbia, Hofstra cancel classes due to coronavirus concerns
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
Westchester Catholic school closes due to coronavirus case
A Catholic school in suburban New York is going to be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to a student having contact with a person who has a confirmed case of coronavirus.
A Catholic school in suburban New York is going to be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to a student having contact with a person who has a confirmed case of coronavirus.
Oil prices plunge over coronavirus fears
Oil prices are plunging as a dispute among producers could lead a global economy weakened by COVID-19 to be awash in an oversupply of crude.
Oil prices are plunging as a dispute among producers could lead a global economy weakened by COVID-19 to be awash in an oversupply of crude.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Ulster County records first presumptive positive COVID-19 case
The New York State Health Department has confirmed that an Ulster County resident has received a presumptive positive result for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The New York State Health Department has confirmed that an Ulster County resident has received a presumptive positive result for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Passengers cleared to leave Carnival cruise in Long Beach after testing negative for COVID-19
A group of passengers who were being held overnight aboard a Carnival cruise ship in Long Beach have been cleared to leave Sunday after a woman tested negative for COVID-19.
A group of passengers who were being held overnight aboard a Carnival cruise ship in Long Beach have been cleared to leave Sunday after a woman tested negative for COVID-19.
Rockland County health officials warn public of potential coronavirus exposure
Health officials in Rockland County are advising residents that two Rockland County residents who have been confirmed to have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) potentially exposed others to the disease from February 28 to March 2.
Health officials in Rockland County are advising residents that two Rockland County residents who have been confirmed to have the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) potentially exposed others to the disease from February 28 to March 2.
Federal official claims White House didn't want to tell seniors not to fly
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Coronavirus: Princess cruise ship kept offshore now allowed to dock in Oakland
Princess Cruises said the ship will dock at the Port of Oakland some time on Monday.
Princess Cruises said the ship will dock at the Port of Oakland some time on Monday.
Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines quarter of population
Italy announced a sweeping quarantine Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of 16 million people — more than one quarter of its population — in a bid to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
Italy announced a sweeping quarantine Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of 16 million people — more than one quarter of its population — in a bid to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
Homeless at 'double risk' of getting and spreading coronavirus
Health officials have not yet reported coronavirus outbreaks among homeless populations, but tuberculosis and other diseases have swept through them in the past, underscoring their vulnerability.
Health officials have not yet reported coronavirus outbreaks among homeless populations, but tuberculosis and other diseases have swept through them in the past, underscoring their vulnerability.
Person who was at event Trump and Pence attended has coronavirus
Maryland officials warned Saturday that a person who attended the recent Conservative Political Action Conference in the suburb of Oxon Hill had tested positive for the virus. Both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the conference.
Maryland officials warned Saturday that a person who attended the recent Conservative Political Action Conference in the suburb of Oxon Hill had tested positive for the virus. Both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the conference.
Carnival cruise ship suspends debarkation in Long Beach as crews investigate 'medical matter’
A Carnival cruise ship that docked in Long Beach is experiencing debarkation issues as crews onboard investigate a ‘medical matter’.
A Carnival cruise ship that docked in Long Beach is experiencing debarkation issues as crews onboard investigate a ‘medical matter’.
Chinese hotel reportedly used for coronavirus quarantine collapses
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
Cuomo declares State of Emergency as NY reaches 76 coronavirus cases
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.