Senior center in San Bruno closed after possible coronavirus exposure

The San Bruno Senior Center has been temporarily closed after a potential novel coronavirus exposure at the facility, city officials and the San Mateo County Health Department announced Thursday.

Number of coronavirus cases in CA growing
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The California Public Health Department said the number of coronavirus cases throughout the state is rising.

Coronavirus FAQ: Here’s what you need to know about the COVID-19 outbreak

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has prompted many to take precautions to safeguard their health. It has also raised questions regarding the severity of the virus, who is or isn’t impacted, and just how serious of a health risk it may be.

Man who received CPR from Sunnyvale DPS and died tests negative for COVID-19

Authorities confirmed Friday night that the man who received CPR from Sunnyvale first responders, and who later died, did not test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).  

VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Maryland coronavirus cases linked to Egyptian cruise ship, governor says

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan offered an update on Friday evening on the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak that has spread into Montgomery County.

US prisons, jails on alert for spread of coronavirus

There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.

SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus

SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."

Sunnyvale officers perform CPR on 72-year-old patient who died after possible exposure to coronavirus

Five Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety officers who performed CPR on a 72-year-old man, who later died during an emergency call on Thursday, are not being tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19), officials said. 

Yolo County announces first coronavirus case

The first coronavirus case in Yolo County has been confirmed on Friday, authorities said. 

UCSF doctor explains level of coronavirus risk and steps to take to avoid infection
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Dr. Maria Raven, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UC San Francisco, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about what people in the Bay Area should know about their own risk to the coronavirus.

How did coronavirus get its name?

COVID-19 originated in China, but where did the coronavirus get its name?

Anxiety grows as coronavirus numbers increase, but how worried should you be?

Mental health professionals across the Bay Area are hearing from people, alarmed about possibly catching the virus themselves.  But experts say it's important to keep perspective- while taking precautions. 

US added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated

So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.