Coronavirus worries prompt changes in many worship services

Among the many dioceses and archdioceses making the changes were those in Atlanta, Boston, Joliet, Illinois, San Antonio and Newark and Paterson, New Jersey.

Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.

Coronavirus: What to do if you’re told to self-quarantine

The CDC has offered steps to take in order to maintain your own health while helping to prevent the spread of the virus to others.

City officials warn to prepare for medicine shortages

New York City officials are warning residents to make sure they have all of their medicines up-to-date in case there are looming shortages due to coronavirus.

Former NYPD commissioner Kelly says military could be option for coronavirus response

Ray Kelly, the former commissioner of the largest police force in the country, said Thursday he believes it’s too early for public officials to consider the military’s help in the threat of new coronavirus.

'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19

The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.

California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death

California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.

Global markets slide again over virus concerns

The S&P 500 sank more than 2% in early trading Thursday as the market swung back to fear about the effects of a fast-spreading virus in its latest yo-yo move.

L.A. County declares state of emergency amid 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus

Officials with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health declared a local public health emergency Wednesday morning.