World coronavirus infections hit 200,000; Borders jammed in Europe

The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital

Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have reportedly been released from an Australian hospital five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak

The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus puts wedding industry on edge

Guests are jittery, travel is tangled, and soon-to-be brides and grooms are facing tough choices because of the coronavirus outbreak: postpone, cancel or forge ahead with their weddings?

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus

Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.

Retired Australian couple recreates canceled cruise in their living room

A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.

Italians reeling amid coronavirus pandemic
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Roberto Guercini, an Italian native, calls into the show to talk about the struggles Italy is facing in combatting the novel coronavirus.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie, tests positive for coronavirus, officials say

Canadian government officials announced Thursday night that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tested positive for the coronavirus and "will remain in isolation for the time being."

Officials: US airstrikes underway against Iran-backed militia group that hit Iraq base

The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.

Brazilian official who met Trump has virus; no plans to test Trump

Fabio Wajngarten, a senior Brazilian official who met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just days ago, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus

The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.