MGM Resorts shutting down Las Vegas buffets amid COVID-19 outbreak

MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

5 coronavirus cases reported in Orange County after two new cases confirmed Tuesday

Two additional patients in Orange County have tested positive for coronavirus, Orange County Health Care Agency Director Richard Sanchez told the county's Board of Supervisors Tuesday. This brings the county's total to five.

20 coronavirus cases in LA County, health officials announce

Public Health officials in Los Angeles County Tuesday confirmed an additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county, bring the overall total to 20. 

19 coronavirus cases in LA County with first possible case of community transmission

There are a total of 19 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Los Angeles County, including the county's first case of unknown origin, meaning it may have been transmitted through the community.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Royal Caribbean increases borrowing capacity by $550 million to stay afloat

Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, says that is has increased its revolving credit capacity by $550 million to bolster its liquidity.

Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer

Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States. 

What states have declared coronavirus emergencies?

Thirteen states across the U.S. have declared a state of emergency or a public health emergency as cases of coronavirus continue to climb.

Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus

As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus.  The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.

Long Beach officials confirmed the city's first three cases of coronavirus

Long Beach officials confirmed early Monday evening that the city's first three cases of coronavirus. The city, which has a health department separate from the county, says the patients are two men and one woman.

Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.