US declares emergency, executive order creates entry restrictions due to coronavirus
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.
The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far.
China reports new cases, deaths as virus declared emergency
A declaration of a global emergency typically brings greater money and resources, but may also prompt nervous governments to restrict travel and trade to affected countries.
A declaration of a global emergency typically brings greater money and resources, but may also prompt nervous governments to restrict travel and trade to affected countries.
American Airlines pilots sue to halt flights to China
American Airlines pilots sued on Thursday to stop the airline from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
American Airlines pilots sued on Thursday to stop the airline from flying to China and told members not to operate flights there because of the spreading coronavirus outbreak.
CDC reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of coronavirus in Illinois
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
7,000 people held on cruise ship in Italy over possible coronavirus case
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Coronavirus by the numbers: 7,800 infected worldwide
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
US life expectancy increases for first time in 4 years
Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
Though only by just a little, the CDC said the life expectancy increase is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.
Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying
The new coronavirus has now infected more people in China than were sickened there during the 2002-2003 SARS outbreak. On Wednesday, the number of cases jumped to 5,974, surpassing the 5,327 people diagnosed with SARS and the death toll climbed to 170.
The new coronavirus has now infected more people in China than were sickened there during the 2002-2003 SARS outbreak. On Wednesday, the number of cases jumped to 5,974, surpassing the 5,327 people diagnosed with SARS and the death toll climbed to 170.
Stunning mural honors Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna on basketball court in Philippines
A massive mural honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna covers the floor of an outdoor basketball court in the Philippines after their tragic deaths.
A massive mural honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna covers the floor of an outdoor basketball court in the Philippines after their tragic deaths.
Does wearing a face mask protect you from coronavirus and other infectious diseases?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
As more cases of the new coronavirus spring up across the globe, more people are turning to face masks for protection — but are they actually effective at keeping you healthy?
American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
Virus cases in China jumps to 5,974, surpassing SARS as evacuations begin
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
UAE confirms first cases of new Chinese virus in Mideast
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Bay Area public health officials quell false information spread about coronavirus
While there aren’t confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Bay Area, one county health department scrambled Tuesday to stem false reports of at least one case.
While there aren’t confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Bay Area, one county health department scrambled Tuesday to stem false reports of at least one case.
Chartered flight carrying Americans departs China amid coronavirus outbreak, report says
A U.S. State Department official has told The Associated Press that a chartered plane sent to China to pick up Americans in the city of Wuhan has departed and is en route to the U.S.
A U.S. State Department official has told The Associated Press that a chartered plane sent to China to pick up Americans in the city of Wuhan has departed and is en route to the U.S.
President Trump's Middle East peace plan calls for Palestinian state, settlement freeze
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
China reports 25 more Coronavirus deaths as U.S. prepares evacuation
China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease, raising the total to at least 106, as the U.S. government prepared to fly Americans out of the city at the center of the outbreak.
China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease, raising the total to at least 106, as the U.S. government prepared to fly Americans out of the city at the center of the outbreak.