France closes all restaurants, cafes and shops to help limit spread of coronavirus

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced that France is shutting down all restaurants, cafes, cinemas and non-essential retail shops, starting Sunday, to combat the accelerated spread of the virus in the country.

Mark Cuban will reimburse his employees who shop local for their lunch, coffee

As many small businesses are taking a hit over coronavirus concerns, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he will reimburse his employees with the Mavs and his other companies if they buy their breakfas, lunch, or coffee/tea from a local, independent business.

UTA student has tested positive for COVID-19

A student at the University of Texas at Arlington has tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

Gov. Abbott to expedite resource deliveries, waives certain Texas trucking regulations

The waivers come a day after Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for Texas. By suspending the regulations, more supplies can be delivered in each truckload as the state works to mitigate the impact of coronavirus. 

Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families

The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia rises to 42

UPDATE: 64 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Georgia, governor declares public health emergency

CDC’s ‘flatten the curve’ graphic shows why social distancing amid coronavirus pandemic is necessary

Social distancing, event cancellations, working from home and self quarantines are not only about preventing the illness itself, but rather, slowing the rate at which people get sick. 

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson taking diagnoses 'one day at a time'

Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson were taking their new coronavirus infection “one day at a time" while Australian television hosts who had interviewed Wilson were awaiting test results Friday.

Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness

Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.

LAUSD schools to close beginning Monday to prevent spread of COVID-19

Starting Monday, all schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District will close for two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, district officials announced Friday. 

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.

AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak

AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.