Loyola Academy cancels classes for second day after coronavirus exposure
Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes again for Tuesday after administrators learned a student had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes again for Tuesday after administrators learned a student had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
China now has more recovered coronavirus patients than people still infected
China has seen a marked improvement in the number of coronavirus cases. There are now more people who have recovered than patients still battling the illness.
China has seen a marked improvement in the number of coronavirus cases. There are now more people who have recovered than patients still battling the illness.
Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases hit 142 in New York state, up 35% in one day
The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.
The total number of coronavirus cases in New York State has reached over 100, with 13 confirmed cases in New York City and officials say they expect the numbers to continue to rise.
University of Tennessee scientists using supercomputer may have found coronavirus cure
Two researchers at the University of Tennessee may have found a drug that would work to possibly cure coronavirus.
Two researchers at the University of Tennessee may have found a drug that would work to possibly cure coronavirus.
Child pulled from rubble of collapsed quarantine hotel in China
Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.
Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.
Loyola Academy cancels classes after student had contact with coronavirus patient
The school will undergo “advanced cleaning” on Monday and officials will announce plans for the rest of the week later in the day.
The school will undergo “advanced cleaning” on Monday and officials will announce plans for the rest of the week later in the day.
'This is ridiculous': Long line snakes outside Australia Costco amid panic-buying
A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.
A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.
Man in Chicago has coronavirus; 7th case in Illinois
A seventh person in Illinois has been diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19.
A seventh person in Illinois has been diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19.
Oil prices plunge as coronavirus spreads and people cut back on travel
Oil prices are plunging amid worries that an economy weakened by COVID-19 will be awash in an oversupply of crude.
Oil prices are plunging amid worries that an economy weakened by COVID-19 will be awash in an oversupply of crude.
Oil plunges 20% as another virus-fueled trading week begins
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77 per barrel, as of 7:58 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday after earlier touching its lowest price since 2016. Benchmark U.S. crude fell $8.64 to $32.64.
US Government: Americans - especially people with health issues - should not travel on cruise ships
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
The U.S. State Department now says that it recommends that American citizens should not travel on cruise ships because of the risk of coronavirus.
Army suspends travel for soldiers, families to and from South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak
The Army on Sunday suspended travel for all soldiers and their families to and from South Korea due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The Army on Sunday suspended travel for all soldiers and their families to and from South Korea due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Scientists found that one strain of the virus was more aggressive.
Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
The event, which would have featured Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, was scheduled for just five days before the state's presidential primary.
US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia, Pentagon says
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
Chinese hotel reportedly used for coronavirus quarantine collapses
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
China Daily reported that around 70 people were inside the hotel when it collapsed.
Chinese hotel used to observe coronavirus contacts collapses
A hotel used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping some 70 people, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths.
A hotel used for medical observation of people who had contact with coronavirus patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping some 70 people, state media reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths.
Costco temporarily suspends free food samples over coronavirus
With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.
With fears of the coronavirus heightening, some shoppers in recent weeks voiced concerns over whether the warehouse should continue the practice of handing out the little snacks.