Coronavirus fears shove stocks toward worst week since financial crisis

The Dow Jones Industrial fell by as much as 808 points, or 3.1 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each dropped more than 3 percent.

Officials working to ID health care workers exposed to Solano Co. coronavirus patient

Health officials are working to identify health care workers who came into contact with a coronavirus patient from Solano County now being treated at UC Davis Medical Center.

Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.

Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

Johnson City police offers coronavirus testing for meth in Facebook post

The Johnson City Police Department posted a tongue-in-cheek PSA saying they have reason to believe methamphetamine in Blanco County may be contaminated with the coronavirus.

Coronavirus could affect Coca-Cola's supply of artificial sweetener

Coca-Cola recently announced that, while they have contingency plans in place, the situation may impact their long-term supplies of artificial sweeteners.

New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad

A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

How workplaces should approach prevention of the coronavirus
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Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.joins Good Day Chicago to talk about what workplaces should do to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.

Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops

Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

Trump urges calm as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

President Trump sought to minimize fears as he insisted the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the COVID-19 outbreak brings.

President Trump says US 'very ready' for coronavirus; VP Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump said he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference Wednesday, a day after he sought to minimize fears of the virus spreading widely across the U.S.

Trump, US officials send mixed messages on coronavirus risk across our country

The mixed messages came as the stock market tumbled for a second straight day and lawmakers of both political parties questioned whether the White House's request for $2.5 billion in virus response funding will be enough to prepare the nation.