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Coughing Pope Cancels Participating in Lenten Retreat
A coughing Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered for the traditional Sunday blessing that he is canceling his participation at a week-long spiritual retreat in the Roman countryside because of a cold.
Friendly Kissing Poses European Dilemma as Virus Spreads
When French President Emmanuel Macron leaned in to give Premier Giuseppe Conte the Italian double-cheek kiss not once, but on two separate occasions, during a Franco-Italian summit in Naples this week, it was much more than a greeting.
Virus Fears Close Down France's Louvre Museum
The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its trove of art works fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of visitors from around the world.
Virus Outbreak Batters Economies, Raises Fear Of Spread
Amid fears about where the next outbreak of a fast-spreading new virus would appear, infections and deaths continued to rise across the globe Sunday, emptying streets of tourists and workers, shaking economies and rewriting the realities of daily life.
Trump, on 1st Death from Virus in US: 'No Reason to Panic"
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.
Wash. State Sees 1st Virus Death In US, Declares Emergency
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States.
What If They Played the Games and Nobody Came?
What if they played a game and nobody came? Pro sports leagues in places as far-flung as Italy and South Korea are about to find out.
Empty Streets, Economic Turmoil as Virus Alters Daily Life
The coronavirus claimed its first victim in the U.S. Saturday as the number of cases shot up in Iran, Italy and South Korea and the spreading outbreak continued to shake the global economy.
Man in Washington State First in US toDie from New Virus
A man has died in Washington state of COVID-19, state health officials said Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
Dance Teacher Sentenced to 9 Months for Exposing Teen to HIV
A Tennessee dance teacher who appeared on a reality TV show was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison for raping a teenage student and exposing him to HIV.
Virus' Effect on World Economy Grows After Trump Lashes Out
The coronavirus outbreak's impact on the world economy grew more alarming on Saturday, even after President Donald Trump denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a "hoax" cooked up by his political enemies.
Report: Michigan Doctor Traded Sexual Contact, Draft Excuses
A late University of Michigan doctor accused of sexual abuse by multiple former patients wrote letters certifying students were gay so they could avoid military service during the Vietnam War in exchange for sexual contact, a former student said.
Dominican Republic Turns Back Cruise Ship Amid Virus Fears
A cruise ship heading to the Dominican Republic to disembark hundreds of passengers was searching for a new port on Friday after being turned away by officials worried that eight of those aboard showed signs of possible coronavirus infection.
Nigeria Confirms 1st Case of Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian authorities on Friday reported the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa as the outbreak spread to a region with some of the world's weakest health systems.
First Virus-Free Guests Abandon Blocked Spanish Island Hotel
Selected guests started to leave a locked-down Canary Islands hotel Friday after undergoing screening for the virus that has spread from China to most corners of the world.
Northern California City Struggles with Coronavirus Mystery
Residents of a Northern California community are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus.
Pence's Handling of 2015 HIV Outbreak Gets New Scrutiny
President Donald Trump's choice of Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the nation's response to the new coronavirus threat is bringing renewed scrutiny to the former governor's handling of an HIV outbreak in southern Indiana when he was governor.
Venice Faces New Threat From Virus After Reeling From Floods
Still reeling from the effects of major flooding just a few months ago, Venice faces a new emergency: the threat of a new virus outbreak across Italy that is worrying international visitors worldwide and hitting the economy hard.
Coronavirus Global Update: 82,000 Infections, 2,800 Deaths
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 82,000 people globally.
Trump Urges Calm Even as US Reports Worrisome New Virus Case
President Donald Trump declared that a widespread U.S. outbreak of the new respiratory virus sweeping the globe isn't inevitable even as top health authorities at his side warned Americans that more infections are coming.