How to spot the difference between the flu and coronavirus

Minnesota health officials are still investigating the state’s third coronavirus case, this time in Anoka County. As the monitoring continues, many are wondering, what are the ways to spot coronavirus?

COVID-19: Large gathering ban to go into effect for Santa Clara Co.

Santa Clara County’s ban on large gatherings of more than 1,000 people goes into effect Wednesday to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Small businesses in downtown San Jose said they are already taking a financial hit.

Alameda Co. supes declare health emergency due to coronavirus

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to declare a local health emergency because of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

More passengers from Grand Princess ship headed to Travis AFB for quarantine

The second round of passengers from the coronavirus-stricken Grand Princess cruise will begin their 14-day quarantine at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield on Tuesday. 

Coronavirus fears threaten Bay Area sporting events

Amid growing precautions and preventive measures to thwart the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus, concerns over the economic health of some South Bay sports outlets.

First day of online classes for UC Berkeley students due to COVID-19

Tuesday is the first day UC Berkeley suspended most in-person classes on the Cal campus in favor of online teaching. It's a move that will hopefully prevent COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) from spreading throughout the campus.

Daily Coronavirus Update
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Hosted by Mike Mibach. Aired online on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

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. 

Coachella, Stagecoach postponed until October over coronavirus concerns

The Coachella music festival, as well as the Stagecoach fest, have been postponed amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. 

Archdiocese of San Francisco schools closing after student diagnosed with coronavirus

The  Archdiocese of San Francisco is closing all of its schools after a student tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from the Department of Catholic Schools. 

Top germ spreading objects people touch every day

People touch their face an estimated three to 30 times an hour, according to experts with the Mayo Clinic. "The problem is what they touch beforehand often is riddled with germs," said Dr. Gregory Poland, a vaccinologist with the Mayo Clinic.

San Francisco to use RVs to quarantine people exposed to coronavirus

As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in San Francisco reaches 14, the city announced Tuesday it's identifying quarantine locations for those who don't need hospitalization and can't self-isolate.

BART sees ridership dip as coronavirus fears spread

According to a spokesman for the agency, BART ridership from March 2 to March 5 was down 8 percent compared to ridership from Feb. 24 to 27.