James Bond film opening pushed back over coronavirus fears

Concerns over the coronavirus have delayed the planned release of the new James Bond film by several months, producers announced today.

Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus

Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.

Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks

Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Second case of coronavirus in Los Angeles County confirmed

A second case of coronavirus in Los Angeles County was confirmed Tuesday by one of the largest healthcare service providers in the U.S.

2 'presumptive' new cases of coronavirus reported in Orange County

Orange County Health Care Agency officials on Tuesday confirmed two "presumptive positive cases of coronavirus" (COVID-19) in the county.

California to release millions of respiratory face masks to address shortage caused by coronavirus

California on Tuesday received approval to release millions of respiratory face masks to help protect health care professionals on the frontlines of the fight against novel coronavirus. 

Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it

Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago.

Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.

Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.

Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9

The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.

Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight

President Trump will donate part of his 2019 salary to fighting coronavirus, a novel illness that has killed at least seven Americans.

2nd New York coronavirus patient traveled to Miami, Gov. Cuomo says

A man in New York City’s suburbs was hospitalized in serious condition with the COVID-19 virus Tuesday after becoming the second person to test positive in the state, prompting schools to close and raising the possibility that the virus is spreading locally.

4 Irvine firefighters quarantined after making contact with patient showing coronavirus-like symptoms

Four Irvine firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were placed under quarantine at a local fire station after making contact with a patient who may have the COVID-19 coronavirus, it was announced Monday.