Coronavirus kills 2nd man in Washington state, officials say
The confirmed second death is a man in his seventies who had underlying health conditions.
The confirmed second death is a man in his seventies who had underlying health conditions.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
Coronavirus fact check: What you need to know about the virus
Each and every day it seems Minnesotans are inundated with information about the novel coronavirus and some people are confused about what statistics to believe.
Each and every day it seems Minnesotans are inundated with information about the novel coronavirus and some people are confused about what statistics to believe.
Second coronavirus death in U.S. confirmed in Washington
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
Delta suspends service to Milan amid coronavirus concerns in Italy
As U.S. officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Delta has suspended service to another city while reports of the illness increase there.
As U.S. officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Delta has suspended service to another city while reports of the illness increase there.
Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
CVS expecting 'temporary shortages' of hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Coronavirus panic sends stocks tumbling for worst week since 2008 financial crisis
In Minnesota, a new coronavirus test has come back negative for the disease. But, despite no confirmed cases in the state, the virus is still having an impact on Minnesotans.
In Minnesota, a new coronavirus test has come back negative for the disease. But, despite no confirmed cases in the state, the virus is still having an impact on Minnesotans.
Police across the country offer to test drugs for coronavirus, but not everyone finds it funny
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Law enforcement agencies across the country are posting tongue-in-cheek PSAs offering to test meth for the coronavirus.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Nursing homes in Minnesota ready as coronavirus concerns grow
There have been no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Minnesota. However, just like the flu, the disease presents a bigger danger for the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
There have been no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Minnesota. However, just like the flu, the disease presents a bigger danger for the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
Gov. Newsom: 28 positive coronavirus cases in California
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.
8,400 people being monitored for coronavirus in California amid 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases, governor says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said 8,400 people are being monitored for the novel coronavirus in the state.
Flight attendant diagnosed with coronavirus after flights in and out of Los Angeles, reports say
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.
A Korean Air flight attendant tested positive for coronavirus after working on flights in and out of Los Angeles, according to reports from South Korean media.
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.
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 hits businesses: Markets down, Facebook cancels developers conference
Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers.
Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers.