Coronavirus cases hit 142 in New York state, up 35% in one day

The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.

Bracing for turbulance: How to protect your travel plans amid the coronavirus
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Changing your vacation plans may be easier than you think, as airlines and travel agencies work to respond to the coronavirus. Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter has the latest on what you need to know about cancellations, change fees, and travel insurance.

Child pulled from rubble of collapsed quarantine hotel in China

Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.

Minnesota hospitals warn of potential shortage of ICU beds if coronavirus spreads
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If cases of the coronavirus continue to spread Minnesota hospitals would be on the front lines. According to the Minnesota Hospital Association, depending on how many cases we deal with, facilities could be looking at a shortage of ICU beds to take care of the most severe cases.

Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world

The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.

Quarantined cruise ship carrying 42 Minnesotans off coast of California set to dock on Monday

A cruise ship carrying 42 people from Minnesota along with 3,500 others, that has remained offshore due to coronavirus concerns for days, is set to dock on Monday in California.

Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines north to halt COVID-19 coronavirus

Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus' relentless march across Europe.

Passengers wonder what's next as 42 Minnesotans remain stuck on quarantined cruise ship

Forty-two Minnesotans are among those quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of California where 21 people on board have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus

With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.

Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.

Minnesota coronavirus hotline for public now open

As concerns over the coronavirus rise, Minnesota has added a new phone number to help answer questions from citizens.

Archdiocese offers coronavirus prevention guidance to Twin Cities parishes

After the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has sent guidance to churches to help keep parishioners healthy.

Coronavirus FAQ: Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 outbreak

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted many to take precautions to safeguard their health. It has also raised questions regarding the severity of the virus, who is or isn’t impacted, and just how serious of a health risk it may be.

US prisons, jails on alert for spread of coronavirus

There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.