California monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus

The patient is the first possible COVID-19 case of "community spread" transmission, the Center for Disease Control said. 

Gov. Newsom: 28 positive coronavirus cases in California

California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.

2 college students in Sacramento came in contact with coronavirus patient

Two community college students in Sacramento who were recently exposed to the coronavirus are in self-quarantine, school officials said. 

United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).

Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.

Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption

And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.

Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

Coronavirus patient from Travis AFB in isolation at Marin County hospital

A Diamond Princess cruise ship passenger who tested positive for the novel coronavirus was transferred to a hospital in Marin County, health officials confirmed. 

Schools in Solano Co., wiping down desks to prevent coronavirus, urges against bullying

With news of a Solano County resident contracting the coronavirus, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District was told by federal health officials to prepare for a possible outbreak.

A look inside a Bay Area hospital’s isolation room for potential coronavirus patients

Bay Area hospitals are preparing for a possible influx of coronavirus patients. A KTVU crew was allowed inside an isolation room at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. It's one of dozens ready to accept patients.