Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus

A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

NYC officials on the lookout for price gouging as coronavirus fears spread

New York City’s Consumer Protection department has declared that masks are in short supply and that as a result, if any store is caught price gouging for them, they will be fined up to $500.

New Jersey announces first presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced in a statement on Wednesday that New Jersey has found its first presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 in the state. 

Starbucks steps up cleaning to combat coronavirus spreading

As the coronavirus gains ground in the United States, Starbucks is stepping up its efforts to combat its spread. 

Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus

The Metropolitan Opera has instituted quarantines for artists and employees traveling to New York from areas affected by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users

Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.

Indeed instructs employees to work from home, cites coronavirus outbreak

According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America. 

China's virus slowdown offers hope for global containment

The slowdown in coronavirus cases out of China offers a sliver of hope that the global outbreak can be controlled, but whether that can happen anytime soon without drastic measures remains to be seen, public health authorities say.