Novel coronavirus

Countries go on lockdown erupt as world infections surpass those in China

By Aritz Parra, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Spain officially became the fourth-most infected country in the world, surpassing South Korea as its arc of contagion curved higher.

4 states close bars, restaurants to prevent virus spread

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York City are among the places that ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service. Takeout and delivery will still be allowed.

Virus toll in Iran rises as lockdowns deepen across Middle East

By Amir Vahdat, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The divergent approaches adopted by local authorities reflect continued uncertainty over how to slow the spread of a virus that has infected around 170,000 people worldwide and caused more than 6,500 deaths.

Stocks nosedive on Wall Street, triggering trading halt

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

Global stocks fell sharply Monday after central bank moves to shore up economic growth failed to dispel investor's fears over anti-virus controls that are shutting down global business and travel.

Governor: NYC schools to close Monday to fight coronavirus

By Larry Neumeister, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York City will close the nation's largest public school system on Monday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak is 'a time of sacrifice for all of us'

By PBS NewsHour

To help contain transmission of coronavirus, the CDC has issued guidelines for “social distancing.” But as the virus continues to spread, many more questions on when to close schools, how to seek day-to-day healthcare and the extent of the outbreak…

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How it spreads, infects: Coronavirus impact comes into focus

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

The medical impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic.

WATCH: Coronavirus task force holds press conference

By News Desk

Members of the coronavirus task force are holding a press briefing at 5 p.m. EST in the James S. Brady Briefing Room.

Several African nations roll out measures to fight virus

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

Several African countries have announced sweeping restrictions to try to contain the steady spread of the coronavirus, which has reached at least 25 of Africa's 54 countries.

NYC mayor: City lockdown possible in virus fight

By Associated Press

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, reacting to announcement of a curfew in neighboring Hoboken, New Jersey, says that a lockdown in the nation's largest city couldn't be ruled out.