Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.
At least 72 coronavirus cases linked to one boxing match
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
At least 72 cases of coronavirus are linked to a single boxing match in Thailand held on March 6.
Italy announces 627 more coronavirus deaths, the country's biggest day-to-day increase
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
Wuhan reports no new coronavirus cases, offering hope to world
Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day. But in a dramatic development that underscores just how much the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States, Chinese authorities said Thursday that the city and its surrounding province had no new cases to report.
Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day. But in a dramatic development that underscores just how much the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States, Chinese authorities said Thursday that the city and its surrounding province had no new cases to report.
Canada temporarily closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted from ban
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
Canada is closing its borders amid the widening coronavirus outbreak
Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.
France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.
Disneyland donates food after coronavirus fears close parks
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris are also closing
Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Italy shuts down all stores except pharmacies, food markets over coronavirus
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
Prince Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life
It's definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
It's definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
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.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
More coronavirus testing sheds light on how COVID-19 is spreading in US
New diagnoses in several states pushed the tally of COVID-19 cases past 100, and New Hampshire reported its first case, raising the total of affected states to 11.
New diagnoses in several states pushed the tally of COVID-19 cases past 100, and New Hampshire reported its first case, raising the total of affected states to 11.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Woman drops 112 pounds, wins beauty pageant after fiancé dumped her for being too fat
Jen Atkin shed 112 pounds - going from 238 pounds to 126 pounds in two years - to bag herself the title of Miss Great Britain.
Jen Atkin shed 112 pounds - going from 238 pounds to 126 pounds in two years - to bag herself the title of Miss Great Britain.
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.
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.
US citizen who recently traveled from China quarantined at Point Mugu Naval Base
A U.S citizen who recently traveled from China is in quarantine at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu with no symptoms.
A U.S citizen who recently traveled from China is in quarantine at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu with no symptoms.