Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet

The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on 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.

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.

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.

3M ramps up production of masks due to increased demand related to coronavirus

Minnesota-based company 3M is ramping up its production of medical masks as the response to the novel coronavirus outbreak has increased demand.

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.

Government study finds about 40% of US adults are obese

About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.

New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad

A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

After daughter dies by suicide, Blaine, Minn. family works to help other children

Following half-a-dozen student deaths by suicide in Blaine, MN, police, parents and area schools are stepping up to make changes and get help to young adults who need it.

President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.

Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

Gov. Walz: Minnesota entering 'a new phase' of coronavirus preparations

The Governor said the state is starting to step up inter-agency coordination as it relates to the virus, but said Minnesotans should not panic.

Delta temporarily suspends service between MSP and Seoul due to coronavirus concerns

Delta Airlines announced it will suspend service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Seoul, South Korea from Feb. 29 to April 30 due to global health concerns related to coronavirus.