Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

Coronavirus: Do you need a mask to protect yourself?

As the CDC warns of the potential for the coronavirus to spread in the United States many people are looking to buy face masks to help protect themselves.

US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak

With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.

Coronavirus could affect Coca-Cola's supply of artificial sweetener

Coca-Cola recently announced that, while they have contingency plans in place, the situation may impact their long-term supplies of artificial sweeteners.

New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad

A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops

Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

South Korea, US postpone annual military drills due to coronavirus

The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces, put many troops in quarantine and closed base facilities.

Drug company creates fundraiser to help develop coronavirus drug

It is trying to raise money to accelerate testing for its antiviral compound that could potentially be used to treat the new coronavirus associated with the outbreak in China and spreading around the globe.

New York City on high alert for a coronavirus outbreak

New York City has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far. City officials credit that in part to precautions put into place by the city, state and federal partners (such as at airports) in January.

President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

CDC graphic resurfaces amid coronavirus fears, shows how facial hair can interfere with respirators

On the heels of the latest announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the spread of coronavirus in the United States is "inevitable," an infographic from the organization has resurfaced regarding facial hair and masks.

US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.”