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.
CPS classroom assistant is 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
The infected CPS employee, who is now the 6th coronavirus patient in Illinois, works at Vaughn High School in Portage Park.
President Trump tours the CDC in Atlanta
President Trump took a tour of the main campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday just hours after signing an $8.3 billion bill aimed at combatting a possible outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus.
President Trump took a tour of the main campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday just hours after signing an $8.3 billion bill aimed at combatting a possible outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus.
VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
US prisons, jails on alert for spread of coronavirus
There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.
There have been no reports of COVID-19 inside U.S. jails or prisons. But more people are incarcerated per capita here than in any other country in the world.
5th Illinois coronavirus patient released from Chicago hospital for home quarantine
The fifth confirmed coronavirus patient in Illinois was released from Rush University Medical Center Friday afternoon.
The fifth confirmed coronavirus patient in Illinois was released from Rush University Medical Center Friday afternoon.
SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."
SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."
Coronavirus has mutated at least once, second strain detected: study
The novel coronavirus that has infected thousands of people across the world may have mutated at least once — meaning there may be two different types of the virus causing illnesses, a new study conducted by Chinese scientists suggests.
The novel coronavirus that has infected thousands of people across the world may have mutated at least once — meaning there may be two different types of the virus causing illnesses, a new study conducted by Chinese scientists suggests.
Coronavirus fear spurs stockpiling rush in US, across the globe
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
Legions of nervous hoarders are loading up on canned goods, frozen dinners, toilet paper and cleaning products.
US added 273K jobs in February, unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, matching 50-year low
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January.
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January.
Couple married for over 60 years are separated by coronavirus quarantine
Cameras captured the moment Dorthy Campbell, 88, visited her husband of more than 60 years on Thursday, though they were still separated by a glass window.
Cameras captured the moment Dorthy Campbell, 88, visited her husband of more than 60 years on Thursday, though they were still separated by a glass window.
Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a public health emergency declaration.