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A Somber Trump Urges Americans to Follow Virus Guidelines
Racing to stall an expected surge of coronavirus cases, the White House released a series of sweeping guidelines that for the next 15 days will temporarily rewrite the norms of American society.
Ana Wintour: Met Gala Postponed Due to Virus Outbreak
One of fashion's biggest nights, the Met Gala, has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, host Anna Wintour said Monday on Vogue's website.
Cruise Ships Stranded After Countries Adopt Virus Measures
New measures to seal off borders to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus have left cruise ships stranded in the Caribbean, South America and Europe.
Trump Changes Tone, Gets Real on Virus Threat
After weeks of trying to play down the risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump struck a new, more urgent tone on Monday as he delivered a sobering message to Americans.
Idris Elba Says He Has Coronavirus: 'No Symptoms So Far'
Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Will Warm Weather Affect Spread of COVID-19?
Weather and its potential impact on how COVID-19 behaves have remained a consistent focus since the outbreak erupted and experts are divided over what impact, if any, warmer weather will have on the spread of the outbreak.
21 Year-Old Spanish Football Coach Dies of Coronavirus
A 21-year-old Spanish football coach has died from coronavirus, the British newspaper The Independent reports.
Chinese Researchers: Coronavirus Can be Transmitted Through Rimming
Researchers in China have turned their attention - and their microscopes - to the possibility that coronavirus can be transmitted through "fecal-oral transmission" - in short, rimming.
Elton John, Others Postpone Tours
Cancellations and postponements in the entertainment industry continue to mount as the world reacts to the new coronavirus spreading globally.
What Now? Facing Life Without the Entertainment World
Overheard as the entertainment world stalled in response to the coronavirus outbreak: "What are we gonna do now, read books?"
Australian TV Journalist Who Met with Rita Wilson has Virus
An Australian television journalist said Monday he has the new coronavirus and assumes he contracted it while meeting with actress-singer Rita Wilson in Sydney.
Widespread PrEP Coming to Britain - At Last
After years of internecine wrangling and anti-gay press coverage, widespread availability of life-saving pre-exposure prophylaxis - commonly known as PrEP - is finally coming to Britain.
Update: Atlantis Cancels Cruises, Cancun Resort Still Scheduled
Due to ongoing coronavirus developments, Atlantis's southern Caribbean cruise has been cancelled. Atlantis is contacting all booked guests by email regarding "next steps."
Winter Party Attendee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
One of the largest LGBTQ circuit parties in the world may have exposed thousands of attendees to COVID-19.
Government Testing Will Prioritize Medical Staff and Elderly
The federal government's effort to rapidly expand testing for the coronavirus will initially focus on screening health care workers and the elderly, Trump administration officials said Sunday.
Religious Conservatives Blame Coronavirus On You-Know-Who
It was inevitable that religious conservatives would turn to their favorite target with the coronavirus. After all, aren't LGBTQ people responsible for all the ills in the world?
Coronavirus Raises Concerns for People with HIV
With much still to be learned about the new coronavirus, experts are offering recommendations for people at higher risk for severe complications and making provisions for vulnerable populations.
Be Cautious: Hooking Up High Risk Behavior
Face it: we are a hook-up culture. Apps, like Grindr and Scruff, make for the quickest way to meet a stranger and hang out. And now with everyone having so much time on their hands, it may invite their usage. So, what to do?
Pope leaves Vatican, Prays for End to Pandemic at 2 Churches
Even as Italian health authorities demanded that people to stay home as much as possible to battle the country's severe coronavirus outbreak, Pope Francis left the Vatican to make a surprise visit to two churches.
Cirque du Soleil Closes its Las Vegas Shows because of Virus
Cirque du Soleil, creator of many of the most popular shows in Las Vegas, said Saturday that it is temporarily suspending its productions in the city as well as around the world because of the new coronavirus outbreak.