Health Feb 25 Trump, U.S. officials send mixed messages on coronavirus risk President Donald Trump and his chief economic adviser say coronavirus is under control in the U.S., even as the government's top disease fighters warn Americans to prepare for an outbreak. By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press
Economy Feb 25 Stocks sink, bonds soar on fears coronavirus will stunt economy The losses came a day after the market's biggest drop in two years. Investors plowed money into bonds, sending the yield on the 10-year Treasury to a record low. By Alex Veiga, Stan Choe, Associated Press
Politics Feb 24 White House unveils $2.5 billion emergency coronavirus request The request could advance quickly through Congress and came as coronavirus fears are credited with a 1,000-plus point drop in the Dow Jones index and are increasingly seen as a potential political threat to President Donald Trump. … By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Health Feb 24 Japan health officials say coronavirus ship quarantine was not perfect More than 690 people were sickened on the ship and three died. The number of cases in Japan outside of the ship is continuing to rise, and experts say the country is now at a critical juncture. … By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Feb 18 Russia to ban entry of Chinese nationals to halt coronavirus By Associated Press The virus has killed 1,868 patients in mainland China and five elsewhere, including one in France. Continue reading
Feb 17 Apple warns coronavirus outbreak will cut iPhone production, sales By Associated Press The Cupertino, California-based company says all of its iPhone manufacturing facilities in China have reopened, but production is ramping up slowly. Continue reading
Feb 11 China’s new virus cases fall again, deaths now exceed 1,100 By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China has reported another drop in the number of new cases of a viral infection and 97 more deaths, pushing the total dead past 1,100 even as the country remains largely closed down to prevent the spread of the disease. Continue reading
Feb 10 China’s daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Though more offices and stores in China have reopened after the extended Lunar New Year break, many people appear to be staying home. Continue reading
Feb 06 Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the novel coronavirus dies By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Dr. Li Wenliang, 34, was reportedly reprimanded for "spreading rumors" in late December. Meanwhile, a newborn discovered infected 36 hours after birth has become the youngest known patient. Continue reading