Confirmed coronavirus may force Americans to avoid crowds and cancel cruises; U.S. cases near 550
Older Americans, especially those with chronic medical concerns, should probably avoid big social gatherings and airline flights, given the rapid spread of coronavirus, a top U.S. health official said on Sunday, as investors braced for another volatil…
Indian Wells tennis tournament canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The Indian Wells tennis tournament, the most prestigious event outside the Grand Slams and tour finals, was canceled on Sunday over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus in Southern California.
Ted Cruz self quarantines after contact with coronavirus carrier
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said on Sunday he will quarantine himself at his Texas home this week “out of an abundance of caution” after brief contact 10 days ago at a gathering of conservatives with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.
Top U.S. congressional Democrats urge worker protections during coronavirus outbreak
The two top U.S. congressional Democrats urged President Donald Trump on Sunday to act quicker to protect workers affected by the deadly coronavirus, including free testing for the virus and paid sick leave for those under quarantine orders or caring f…
Senator Cruz self quarantines after contact with coronavirus carrier
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Sunday said he would self-quarantine after he had contact with a CPAC political conference attendee who tested positive for coronavirus.
Smoking or vaping increases risks for those with coronavirus: NYC mayor
Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.
Canada to repatriate passengers from virus-hit Grand Princess cruise ship
Canada has secured a plane to repatriate its citizens onboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that is due to dock in California after cases of the new coronavirus were discovered on the vessel, the Canadian government said in a statement on Sunday.
Grand Princess cruise ship passengers bound for coronavirus quarantine in California, elsewhere
An ocean liner barred from returning to port in San Francisco due to a coronavirus outbreak on board will dock briefly at a nearby terminal in Oakland, where passengers will be unloaded and sent on to medical and quarantine sites elsewhere, officials s…
U.S. conservative leader had contact with coronavirus case at conference
The organizer of a large gathering of prominent U.S. conservative politicians and activists said on Sunday he had some “incidental” contact with an attendee who has since tested positive for coronavirus, but that he felt “healthy as a horse” and had no…
No hugs, handshakes as U.S. churches take new precautions against coronavirus
With a wide smile and arms outstretched, but quickly dropped into double elbow bumps, James Harper warmly greets fellow congregants at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Sunday in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
