EU condemns President Trump's travel ban from Europe as virus spreads

The European Union on Thursday lashed out at President Donald Trump’s “unilateral” decision to restrict travel from Europe to the United States over the coronavirus, saying that the illness does not respect borders.

Tom Hanks says he and wife Rita Wilson have coronavirus

Actor Tom Hanks announced he and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus on his Instagram Wednesday. 

Will heat stop the spread of the new coronavirus? No one really knows

Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory infection belonging to a family of viruses that typically survive longer in colder environments.

Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days

Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.

Fans barred from Warriors game after SF cancels large gatherings over coronavirus

The City of San Francisco announced on Wednesday that it's canceling all large gathering of 1,000 or more people for at least two weeks, including Warriors games where fans would normally be in attendance. 

States shuffle poll locations to protect seniors from COVID-19

Moving the polling places may be the right public health move, but it creates challenges for election administrators.

Seattle public schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.

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. 

Coronavirus: White House announces more availability of masks, tests, health insurance waivers

Vice President Mike Pence, flanked by his task force formed to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak in the United States, discussed the latest actions and initiatives on the coronavirus in a White House press conference Tuesday.