CMS Is Making Plans To Handle Coronavirus
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has made a second statement in the wake of two confirmed cases of coronavirus in North Carolina.
Texas Officials Cancel South By Southwest Festival In Austin Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Austin city officials have canceled the South by Southwest arts and technology festival.
NCAA Basketball Game Held In Empty Gym Because Of Coronavirus
A Division III men’s basketball NCAA Tournament game Friday afternoon at Johns Hopkins University is believed to be the first U.S. sports event held without fans because of the new coronavirus.
Salisbury VA Medical Center Will Implement Screenings To Prevent Virus Outbreak
The Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System (HCS) is taking proactive measures with limited the spread of COVID-19 by screening all individuals who want to enter the property for the virus.
Second Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In North Carolina
A second North Carolina person, unrelated to the first case, has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Trump Signs $8.3B Bill To Combat Coronavirus Outbreak In U.S.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 12 people in the U.S. and infected more than 200.
Tryon Medical Partners Preparing For Coronavirus In Mecklenburg County
Dr. Ryan Shelton from Tryon Medical Partners explains how you can protect yourself from the coronavirus outbreak.
North Carolina Air-Quality Forecasts Are Getting More Local
North Carolina residents are getting more site-specific information this year about the air that they breathe and whether it might make sense to keep inside.
Coronavirus Concerns & Your Money
Capitalwize managing partner George Acheampong Jr. explains how the coronavirus can impact your investments.
Health Department Preparing for Possible Coronavirus Cases in Mecklenburg County
We're learning more about Mecklenburg County's plan to fight the coronavirus. The county health director told commissioners her department is preparing now, because it's likely we will see cases here.
Cleaning Products That Can Help Protect You Against Novel Coronavirus
As more cases of the coronavirus are being confirmed throughout the country, including the first case in North Carolina, people have lots of questions about what they can do to prep for the virus.
New James Bond Film Release Pushed Back 7 Months Due To Coronavirus
The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been pushed back several months because of global concerns about coronavirus.
North Carolina Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Wake County resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), says Governor Roy Cooper's office. State leaders say the person is "doing well" and is in isolation at home.
UK Government Announces Plans In Case Of Severe Coronavirus Spread
British authorities laid out plans Tuesday to confront a COVID-19 epidemic, saying that the new coronavirus could spread within weeks from a few dozen confirmed cases to millions of infections. Officials hope the most drastic measures won’t be needed. Britain may not be able to stop the virus, but it has one vital advantage in fighting it: a head start.
U.S. Death Toll Climbs To 6 As Coronavirus Crisis Eases In China
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. climbed to six Monday and the disease spread to even more countries and world capitals, even as new cases in China dropped to their lowest level in six weeks.
U.S. Increases Travel Restrictions As Trump Says More Cases 'Likely'
Seeking to reassure the American public, President Donald Trump said Saturday there was “no reason to panic” as the new coronavirus claimed its first victim inside the U.S. The White House also announced new restrictions on international travel to prevent its spread.
U.S. Schools Start Planning For Possible Spread of Coronavirus
Schools across the United States are canceling trips abroad, preparing online lessons and even rethinking “perfect attendance” awards as they brace for the possibility that the new coronavirus could begin spreading in their communities.
Trump Names Pence To Lead US Response To Coronavirus Threat
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, and he put his vice president in charge of overseeing the nation’s response.
Health Department Reports Case Of Whooping Cough At CMS School
The Mecklenburg County Health Department sent a letter to parents at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, in south Charlotte, after someone at the school tested positive for Pertussis, which is also known as Whooping Cough.
Paramount Halts 'Mission: Impossible' Shoot Over New Virus
Paramount Pictures on Monday halted production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film due to the new virus, as Hollywood began to more drastically adapt to the growing global outbreak.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Outlines Pandemic Planning, Announces 53 Confirmed Cases in U.S.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that they expect the Coronavirus to spread in the United States.
North Carolina Health Officials Report 15 New Flu Deaths
Another 15 people have died of complications from the flu in North Carolina, raising the death toll during the current season to 90, state health officials reported on Thursday.
