Murrieta Valley High School closed after employee tested for coronavirus

Murrieta Valley Unified School District officials announced Friday the closure of one of its schools out of an abundance of caution after learning that an employee was sick and being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).

USC classes temporarily moving online starting March 11 amid to coronavirus concerns

Classes at USC are being temporarily being moved to online-only starting March 11 and lasting until March 13 so the university can test their "technical capabilities to ensure academic continuity in an online environment" amid coronavirus concerns.

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.

VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.

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.

SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus

SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."

Officials with City of Austin announce cancellation of SXSW

Mayor Steve Adler and other city leaders will be providing the community with information and answering questions about how city and county operations concerning the recent coronavirus outbreak. 

'Uncharted waters': LAUSD official discusses COVID-19 prevention, district's contingency plans

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner revealed the measures the district is taking and what plans the district has in place during the novel coronavirus outbreak. 

Health officials prep for possible coronavirus outbreak among LA's homeless population

The streets of Southern California could become one of the new front lines in the fight to contain coronavirus. Public health officials and homeless advocates are taking swift action to protect an extremely vulnerable part of our population and prevent it from spreading.

How did coronavirus get its name?

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

Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.

LA Marathon prepares for coronavirus

On Sunday, about 27,000 runners from 78 countries will flood the streets from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica for the LA Marathon, making social-distancing difficult.

Health official licks finger moments after warning people during coronavirus press conference

During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.

Nurses: Healthcare providers in California, U.S. 'unprepared' to handle coronavirus

The nurses union petitioned the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adopt an emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers, patients, and the public.