US at 'critical inflection point' in COVID-19 outbreak, could soon 'be Italy,' surgeon general warns
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
The U.S. has recorded about 3,800 infections and at least 66 deaths, two-thirds of them in hard-hit Washington state.
Millions holed up at home as US routines shift profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic
Around the country, people rushed to line up child care and make arrangements to work from home.
Around the country, people rushed to line up child care and make arrangements to work from home.
Bay Area school closures related to coronavirus
CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS (most recent first)
CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS (most recent first)
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
Cruise ship leaves Oakland, will dock in San Francisco
A coronavirus-stricken cruise ship has left the Port of Oakland after a week and is moving to a dock in San Francisco, where it’ll stay temporarily for remaining crew members and six passengers to complete a 14-day-quarantine.
A coronavirus-stricken cruise ship has left the Port of Oakland after a week and is moving to a dock in San Francisco, where it’ll stay temporarily for remaining crew members and six passengers to complete a 14-day-quarantine.
'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say
One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.
One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.
Longshore workers no longer worried about cruise trash
Longshoremen and women who work at the port say they're concerned about how and where that possibly contaminated trash is going to go after crew members and passengers tested positive for coronavirus.
Longshoremen and women who work at the port say they're concerned about how and where that possibly contaminated trash is going to go after crew members and passengers tested positive for coronavirus.
Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic
The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.
The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.
Iconic Grand Lake Theatre closes during coronavirus outbreak
While there was no direct order in California or the nation for movie theaters to close, individual cities were making their own decisions on the safety of people sitting so close together and watching films.
While there was no direct order in California or the nation for movie theaters to close, individual cities were making their own decisions on the safety of people sitting so close together and watching films.
Bay Area school districts offering free meals during closures
We've listed some of the bigger districts and where the pickup locations and times are. About 85 percent of California school children are not in class because of the virus.
We've listed some of the bigger districts and where the pickup locations and times are. About 85 percent of California school children are not in class because of the virus.
Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns
JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.
JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.
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.
Nursing homes increasingly vulnerable to coronavirus
Coronavirus presents a dangerous and deadly threat to nursing homes if aggressive efforts to prevent or stop the spread aren't followed. The elderly are most at risk.
Coronavirus presents a dangerous and deadly threat to nursing homes if aggressive efforts to prevent or stop the spread aren't followed. The elderly are most at risk.
All Bay Area CSU campuses go to online classes starting Monday
In an effort to minimize in-person gatherings in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, California State University campuses in the Bay Area will switch to online-only classes starting Monday.
In an effort to minimize in-person gatherings in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, California State University campuses in the Bay Area will switch to online-only classes starting Monday.
First dose to be delivered Monday in clinical trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
The first dose of a potential coronavirus vaccine will be delivered Monday, according to a governement official.
US moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears
Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
President Trump calls on Americans to stop hoarding groceries, supplies
President Trump called on Americans Sunday to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump called on Americans Sunday to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Grand Princess crew members to disembark, take charter flights; ship to anchor in San Francisco Bay
The remaining crew members aboard the Grand Princess Cruise ship will be flown to their home countries via charter flights if possible. Meanwhile the ship will anchor temporarily in San Francisco Bay.
The remaining crew members aboard the Grand Princess Cruise ship will be flown to their home countries via charter flights if possible. Meanwhile the ship will anchor temporarily in San Francisco Bay.