State of emergency over coronavirus is not to cause panic; it's to expand resources, receive funding
By declaring a state of emergency, cities will receive funds from the state and federal level. The decision to declare a state of emergency is not to create panic, but rather to allow local health agencies more tools and access to respond to this virus.
By declaring a state of emergency, cities will receive funds from the state and federal level. The decision to declare a state of emergency is not to create panic, but rather to allow local health agencies more tools and access to respond to this virus.
Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.
4 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in LA County, bringing total number to 11
Four new cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in Los Angeles County, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 11, public health officials said Thursday.
Four new cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in Los Angeles County, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 11, public health officials said Thursday.
Leave your mug at home: Starbucks bans personal cups amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Starbucks said it is "pausing" personal cup use in its locations, though it said the discount will still be available for those who ask for it.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
How to avoid getting sick on a plane — and in general — as coronavirus, flu and common cold spread
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
It's sick season, and a particularly fast-spreading outbreak of coronavirus from China has CDC officials urging everyone to practice proper hygiene, especially during air travel.
Coronavirus: Symptoms, testing and how to prepare amid growing COVID-19 outbreak
As worries over the ever-expanding COVID-19 virus multiply, a growing list of nations are bracing for the illness to breach their borders.
As worries over the ever-expanding COVID-19 virus multiply, a growing list of nations are bracing for the illness to breach their borders.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Coronavirus-inspired 'Wuhan Shake' replaces handshakes in social media footage
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
Footage on social media is demonstrating how people in coronavirus-affected areas may soon be greeting each other without touching hands.
California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
School in Monrovia 'deep cleaned' after student's parent has contact with coronavirus patient
A middle school in Monrovia underwent a "deep cleaning' after the parent of a student who attends the school made contact with a coronavirus patient.
A middle school in Monrovia underwent a "deep cleaning' after the parent of a student who attends the school made contact with a coronavirus patient.
Some people receiving death threats due to coronavirus fears
As coronavirus deaths increase, so do death threats.
As coronavirus deaths increase, so do death threats.
L.A. County declares state of emergency amid 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus
Officials with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health declared a local public health emergency Wednesday morning.
Officials with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health declared a local public health emergency Wednesday morning.
Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus
A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
California Attorney General warns against price gouging during coronavirus crisis
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday issued a price gouging alert following Governor Newsom's State of Emergency declaration after the first death from Coronavirus in California.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday issued a price gouging alert following Governor Newsom's State of Emergency declaration after the first death from Coronavirus in California.
First coronavirus death reported in California; person had been on cruise ship to Mexico
Doctors said this patient had minimal community exposure between returning from the cruise and arriving at the hospital by ambulance on Feb. 27.
Doctors said this patient had minimal community exposure between returning from the cruise and arriving at the hospital by ambulance on Feb. 27.
Can’t find hand sanitizer? The World Health Organization has a recipe to make your own
The World Health Organization has an available recipe guide for how to make alcohol-based handrub formulas recommended by the organization.
The World Health Organization has an available recipe guide for how to make alcohol-based handrub formulas recommended by the organization.
Amazon removes more than a million products over price gouging, false claims amid coronavirus panic
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.
Pasadena, Long Beach to declare public health emergencies over coronavirus
The cities of Pasadena and Long Beach are expected to declare a public health emergency out of precaution over coronavirus, it was announced Wednesday.
The cities of Pasadena and Long Beach are expected to declare a public health emergency out of precaution over coronavirus, it was announced Wednesday.