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.

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.

Handwashing experiment: How well are you washing your hands?

Are you washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds? We did an experiment to find out how well we are, or aren’t, washing our hands. 

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.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota expands coverage to include cost of needed coronavirus testing

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will be expanding its coverage to include the full cost of medically necessary diagnostic tests for COVID-19.

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.

How did coronavirus get its name?

COVID-19 originated in China, but where did the coronavirus get its name?

Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative

Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold.