Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of coronavirus
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
Coronavirus likely to spread in U.S., become a global pandemic, CDC says
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
South Korean coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.
'Mission: Impossible 7' shoot halted amid coronavirus outbreak
“Mission: Impossible 7" had been scheduled to shoot for three weeks in Venice.
“Mission: Impossible 7" had been scheduled to shoot for three weeks in Venice.
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.
How the coronavirus outbreak may delay your wedding dress
For the past two days, numerous brides have been calling RK Bridal New York in Manhattan asking whether or not their wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses will arrive on time for the big day.
For the past two days, numerous brides have been calling RK Bridal New York in Manhattan asking whether or not their wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses will arrive on time for the big day.
Stocks sink and bonds soar on coronavirus fears
Nervous investors snapped up low-risk U.S. government bonds as fears spread that the novel coronavirus will slow the global economy.
Nervous investors snapped up low-risk U.S. government bonds as fears spread that the novel coronavirus will slow the global economy.
Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment
At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.
At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.
Cruise line stocks plummet over coronavirus fears
he stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.
he stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.
White House readies emergency coronavirus funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has already tapped into an emergency infectious disease rapid response fund and is seeking to transfer more than $130 million from other HHS accounts to combat the virus but is pressing for more.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has already tapped into an emergency infectious disease rapid response fund and is seeking to transfer more than $130 million from other HHS accounts to combat the virus but is pressing for more.
Stock markets plunge on coronavirus fears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points on Monday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points on Monday.
Italy rushes to contain Europe's first major virus outbreak
Italy scrambled Sunday to check the spread of Europe's first major outbreak of the new viral disease amid rapidly rising numbers of infections and a third death, calling off the popular Venice Carnival, scrapping major league soccer matches in the stricken area and shuttering theaters, including Milan's legendary La Scala.
Italy scrambled Sunday to check the spread of Europe's first major outbreak of the new viral disease amid rapidly rising numbers of infections and a third death, calling off the popular Venice Carnival, scrapping major league soccer matches in the stricken area and shuttering theaters, including Milan's legendary La Scala.
COVID-19 infections climb in South Korea as world fights coronavirus
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
Coronavirus-themed party stirs anger at NY college
The state University at Albany is investigating whether an off-campus coronavirus-themed party violated the college's student code of conduct, the university confirmed Thursday.
The state University at Albany is investigating whether an off-campus coronavirus-themed party violated the college's student code of conduct, the university confirmed Thursday.
Stress, rumors, even violence: Virus fear goes viral
As the number of cases rise — more than 76,000 and counting — fear is advancing like a tsunami. And not just in the areas surrounding the Chinese city of Wuhan, the site of the vast majority of coronavirus infections.
As the number of cases rise — more than 76,000 and counting — fear is advancing like a tsunami. And not just in the areas surrounding the Chinese city of Wuhan, the site of the vast majority of coronavirus infections.
Poll: More Americans worry about catching flu than COVID-19
People who say they’ve heard a lot about the outbreak are more likely to say they’re very concerned about it, but high levels of concern are still rare.
People who say they’ve heard a lot about the outbreak are more likely to say they’re very concerned about it, but high levels of concern are still rare.
New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism
Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.
Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.
Japan: 2 former cruise ship passengers with COVID-19 virus die
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
Health officials warn public of scam products claiming they can prevent, treat coronavirus
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.