Bay Area laboratory assisting in the detection of coronavirus cases

Right now, when someone is suspected of having the virus, samples are sent to the CDC in Atlanta. But that’s about to change.

First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the virus.

Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie on coronavirus travel impact
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Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about how the coronavirus is taking its toll on the travel industry.

CDC: 5 quarantined at Travis Air Force Base showing symptoms of coronavirus

According to the Center for Disease Control, the evacuees haven't been diagnosed with the disease but were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. 

Some coronavirus evacuees at Travis say quarantine isn't so bad

Some of the evacuees, like Samuel Roth, have gone on social media to share their experiences - and say, overall the conditions aren't that bad. He said people are allowed to walk around the hotel, and go outside for fresh air.

Standing room crowd at Cal to learn more about coronavirus

Dr. Art Reingold, a professor at UC Berkeley, wanted to educate students, staff and the public and stop the spread of misinformation.

Bay Area infectious disease specialist develops coronavirus test with rapid results

A Bay Area infectious disease specialist has developed a test for coronavirus that cuts in half the time it takes to diagnose the illness from current testing methods.

Coronavirus scare affecting Oakland Chinatown merchants

Sunny Wong and his family run four Bay Area restaurants. He says business is down as much as 70% and is blaming the coronavirus scare.

South Bay researchers working to learn more about coronavirus transmission

Avoiding contact with infected persons or places, such as Wuhan, China, is the best defense to stem both the virus, and the growing fear associated with it.

China new virus deaths rise to 563; 2 cruise ships isolated

China on Thursday reported 73 more deaths from a new virus, raising its total to 563, as the World Health Organization appealed for more funds to help countries battle the spread of the disease that led health officials in Asia to quarantine two cruise ships with some 5,400 people on board. 

Health experts try to ease coronavirus concerns in San Francisco's Chinatown

San Francisco leaders are working to soothe concerns in the city's Chinese American community as the rumor mill about the coronavirus continues to churn.