TCU, Baylor extend Spring Break, move to online classes due to coronavirus fears

Texas Christian University and Baylor University have announced they are extending their Spring Break for students and temporarily moving to online teaching amidst COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.

Seattle public schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.

How to spot the difference between the flu and coronavirus

Minnesota health officials are still investigating the state’s third coronavirus case, this time in Anoka County. As the monitoring continues, many are wondering, what are the ways to spot coronavirus?

MGM Resorts shutting down Las Vegas buffets amid COVID-19 outbreak

MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

Texas health professionals say they are ‘prepared not panicked’ amid concerns of coronavirus

While public health departments work to identify who those patients came in contact with, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and other agencies are working to prepare and limit the spread.

Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Collin County

Three people have confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Collin County, officials said Tuesday. They are the first such cases in North Texas.

Coronavirus: Does your hand washing pass the black light test?

In regular light, the hands themselves look clean. It's only until after they're displayed under the black light do they appear dirty.

Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

NY to produce its own hand sanitizer

Due to shortages and reports of price gouging, New York is starting to produce its own hand sanitizer brand that will be sold at reduced prices

Health officials confirm first case of coronavirus in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials have confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Minnesota. State health officials said the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who recently was on a cruise ship with another passenger with a known COVID-19 case.