Iran warns coronavirus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
WHO says 2 staffers have coronavirus, healthcare workers in US begin to test positive
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that two of its workers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus as healthcare workers across the U.S. begin to test positive, prompting many on the frontlines to prepare for the likelihood of a long road ahead.
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Japan care home worker sentenced to hang for mass killing
A Japanese court on Monday sentenced a former care home employee to hang for knifing to death 19 disabled people and injuring two dozen others in the deadliest mass attack in post World War II Japan.
A Japanese court on Monday sentenced a former care home employee to hang for knifing to death 19 disabled people and injuring two dozen others in the deadliest mass attack in post World War II Japan.
Toilet paper seen attached to luggage on carousel
Travelers who arrived in Perth airport on a flight from Sydney on March 16 spotted a pack toilet paper among suitcases on the luggage carousel.
Travelers who arrived in Perth airport on a flight from Sydney on March 16 spotted a pack toilet paper among suitcases on the luggage carousel.
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.
Queen leaves Buckingham Palace with plans for coronavirus quarantine
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace over coronavirus fears.
More than half of intensive care patients in France are under 60
More than half of the 300 people in intensive care units in France with the new virus are under 60.
More than half of the 300 people in intensive care units in France with the new virus are under 60.
France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.
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.
Latest developments in coronavirus pandemic for March 13, 2020
LIVE BLOG—These are the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak for Friday, March 13, 2020.
LIVE BLOG—These are the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak for Friday, March 13, 2020.
Coronavirus pandemic forces Americans studying abroad to return home
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global fund launched for COVID-19 pandemic
WHO is partnering with the U.N. Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation to launch a global fund to raise money to help the world's nations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO is partnering with the U.N. Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation to launch a global fund to raise money to help the world's nations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson taking diagnoses 'one day at a time'
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.
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.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro's son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier reports
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo has told Fox News, contradicting earlier claims that he had tested positive.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus and "will remain in isolation for the time being."
Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus and "will remain in isolation for the time being."
Officials: US airstrikes underway against Iran-backed militia group that hit Iraq base
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
ER doctors in Canada feel strain as patients with flu-like symptoms flood hospitals
Hospitals are scrambling to prepare for more COVID-19 cases as Canada's count climbs past 100, and emergency departments are already feeling the strain.
Hospitals are scrambling to prepare for more COVID-19 cases as Canada's count climbs past 100, and emergency departments are already feeling the strain.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office announced Thursday night.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office announced Thursday night.