WHO: Africa should 'prepare for the worst' with COVID-19
Africa should "prepare for the worst" as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization's director-general said Wednesday, while South Africa became the continent's new focus of concern as cases nearly doubled to 116 from two days before.
Africa should "prepare for the worst" as the coronavirus begins to spread locally, the World Health Organization's director-general said Wednesday, while South Africa became the continent's new focus of concern as cases nearly doubled to 116 from two days before.
Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Georgia couple reunited after separate coronavirus quarantines urge Americans 'not to panic'
A Georgia couple who was quarantined in different countries after their ill-fated cruise became a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic have been reunited.
A Georgia couple who was quarantined in different countries after their ill-fated cruise became a symbol of the coronavirus pandemic have been reunited.
'Confused and frustrated': Virus screenings jam US airports
Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
12-inch crack ruptures skin on Southwest Airlines plane
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
CDC says all US passengers are off the Grand Princess cruise ship stricken with coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Friday that all American citizens have disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland that was stricken by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Friday that all American citizens have disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship docked in Oakland that was stricken by COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
Cruise lines announce suspensions of sailings in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line on Friday announced that they suspending cruising in the United States in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises announced similar measures on Thursday.
Trump announces suspension of outbound cruises for 30 days
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and MSC cruises will be impacted.
TSA releases map showing airports where its officers have tested positive for COVID-19
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
According to a new map released by the Transportation Security Administration, four TSA officers have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus as of March 13.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations beginning Monday through end of month
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida suspending operations due to coronavirus concerns.
NJ asks for REAL ID deadline extension due to coronavirus outbreak
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says his administration is asking the federal government to delay the deadline for the rollout of the "REAL ID" state driver's license program due to the coronavirus.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says his administration is asking the federal government to delay the deadline for the rollout of the "REAL ID" state driver's license program due to the coronavirus.
COVID-19 pandemic triggers indefinite closure of Eiffel Tower in Paris
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
La Tour Eiffel, the company that runs the Eiffel Tower, tweeted the announcement of the indefinite closure Friday.
JetBlue passenger with coronavirus banned from airline
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
A man with coronavirus who flew aboard JetBlue from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport has reportedly been banned from the airline.
American Airlines pilot based out of DFW Airport tests positive for coronavirus
American Airlines confirmed that a pilot based in “Dallas-Fort Worth” has tested positive for COVID-19.
American Airlines confirmed that a pilot based in “Dallas-Fort Worth” has tested positive for COVID-19.
Spirit Airlines apologizes for ‘never been a better time to fly’ email amid COVID-19 outbreak
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Spirit Airlines said it mistakenly sent out an email urging its customers to purchase tickets saying, “never been a better time to fly,” amid coronvirus pandemic.
Europe travel ban: Here’s what you need to know about the 30-day restriction triggered by COVID-19
President Trump announced the ban on Wednesday, March 11.
President Trump announced the ban on Wednesday, March 11.
FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.