CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
East Bay city of Dublin to cancel popular St. Patrick's Day festivities amid coronavirus concerns
The East Bay city of Dublin said Monday that it will cancel its annual St. Patrick's Day festivities amid fears of the novel coronavirus' spread.
The East Bay city of Dublin said Monday that it will cancel its annual St. Patrick's Day festivities amid fears of the novel coronavirus' spread.
Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Virus to halt all sports in Italy, postpones major tennis tournament in California
All sports in Italy were expected to be halted on Monday because of the virus outbreak, including games in the country's top soccer division and preparatory events for the Tokyo Olympics.
All sports in Italy were expected to be halted on Monday because of the virus outbreak, including games in the country's top soccer division and preparatory events for the Tokyo Olympics.
Crews prepare for cruise ship to dock at Port of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site."
Will sick leave protect me if I get ill from coronavirus? 5 questions answered
The answer will depend on your employer’s policy, the laws of your state and the reason you will be away.
The answer will depend on your employer’s policy, the laws of your state and the reason you will be away.
Coronavirus cases hit 142 in New York state, up 35% in one day
The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.
The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.
Some city leaders, union workers worried about cruise docking at Port of Oakland
While Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he’s doing everything possible to make sure the public is safe when the 3,500 people on the ship sails into the Port of Oakland, for many, that’s not enough to reduce worries.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sunday that he’s doing everything possible to make sure the public is safe when the 3,500 people on the ship sails into the Port of Oakland, for many, that’s not enough to reduce worries.
Child pulled from rubble of collapsed quarantine hotel in China
Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.
Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.
Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
Lowell High School in San Francisco to remain closed Monday amid coronavirus concerns
Officials with the high school say they know it's disruptive to students and families, however they say they are obligated to keep the community safe.
Officials with the high school say they know it's disruptive to students and families, however they say they are obligated to keep the community safe.
Lowell High School among those closed Monday
The closures are related to COVID-19.
The closures are related to COVID-19.
Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Contra Costa county reports five new cases of COVID-19
Of the five, four are being treated at hospitals in Contra Costa County. None of the four have a travel history outside of the United States or known contact with a confirmed case.
Of the five, four are being treated at hospitals in Contra Costa County. None of the four have a travel history outside of the United States or known contact with a confirmed case.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Gilroy firefighters cleared in suspected COVID-19 exposure
The Gilroy resident, who had been treated by emergency personnel for chest pains, was taken to Kaiser Hospital Santa Teresa in San Jose for treatment. It was there that the patient was later confirmed to have Novel coronavirus.
The Gilroy resident, who had been treated by emergency personnel for chest pains, was taken to Kaiser Hospital Santa Teresa in San Jose for treatment. It was there that the patient was later confirmed to have Novel coronavirus.
Health officials strongly recommend social distancing as COVID-19 continues to spread
That includes not attending large gatherings.
That includes not attending large gatherings.
San Francisco pulls the plug on social events
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
WHO spokesperson stresses importance of good hygiene in preventing the coronavirus
World Health Organization Spokesperson Dr. Margaret Harris spoke to Mornings on 2 Weekends about the global, coordinated effort to contain the coronavirus, as well as what people should know to avoid further spreading.
World Health Organization Spokesperson Dr. Margaret Harris spoke to Mornings on 2 Weekends about the global, coordinated effort to contain the coronavirus, as well as what people should know to avoid further spreading.