Iran: 6 dead from coronavirus

So far, there have been close to 30 confirmed cases in Iran, including the six who died. People are being treated for the virus in at least four different cities, including the capital, Tehran, where some pharmacies had already run out of masks and hand sanitizer. Other cities are Qom, Arak and Rasht.

Virus cases jump in S Korea to 346, China daily count drops

China said Saturday the daily count of new virus cases there fell significantly to 397, with another 109 people dying of the disease, most in the epicenter of Hubei province.

Coronavirus blamed for anti-Asian discrimination

Officials reported that there have been dozens of documented instances of racist comments, discrimination and violence against Asian-Americans over issues surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Cruise ship patient being treated at a San Francisco hospital for coronavirus

San Francisco Department of Public Health confirmed on Thursday that a San Francisco hospital is treating a suspected case of coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Poll: More Americans worry about catching flu than COVID-19

People who say they’ve heard a lot about the outbreak are more likely to say they’re very concerned about it, but high levels of concern are still rare.

New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism

Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

Santa Clara County continues to monitor for coronavirus

Santa Clara County public health officials said they are currently tracking more than 300 people who came from mainland China over the past two weeks. Officials say those travelers do not currently have symptoms of the Coronavirus.

Misguided coronavirus fears hitting Asian American businesses

In Arizona, a burgeoning Asian American community fields xenophobic calls about a planned night market featuring Asian street foods. In New York, a dim sum restaurant owner worries he won't make rent. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a local Asian American-owned restaurant chain is mulling temporarily shuttering one of its properties because of the downturn in trade.

COVID-19 separates married couple; husband being treated in Japan

A woman on the evacuation flight to Travis Air Force Base from the cruise ship in Japan stricken with the disease- COVID-19, had to leave her husband behind Sunday night. 

Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China

As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.