China now has more recovered coronavirus patients than people still infected

China has seen a marked improvement in the number of coronavirus cases. There are now more people who have recovered than patients still battling the illness.

Crews prepare for cruise ship to dock at Port of Oakland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom explained why "after careful review," the port in Oakland was the "best site." 

Israel announces 2-week quarantine for all overseas arrivals amid coronavirus concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has decided to place anyone arriving from overseas into quarantine in a move to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak. 

Collin County man tests 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19 coronavirus

The Collin County Health Department said the man in his 30s has a “presumptive positive” case of the coronavirus after recently travelling to California.

Child pulled from rubble of collapsed quarantine hotel in China

Rescuers pulled victims from the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Quanzhou, China, on March 8, which state media reported had been used as a coronavirus quarantine site.

Family accidentally orders 12 years' worth of toilet paper

Reports say that the family meant to order 48 rolls of toilet paper, but instead ordered 48 boxes, which contains 2,304 rolls.

Houston Health Department opens COVID-19 call center

Houston residents can call the Houston Health Department's new call center to get more information on the coronavirus and have their questions answered.

'This is ridiculous': Long line snakes outside Australia Costco amid panic-buying

 A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.

Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world

The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.

Cruises ship out of Galveston despite COVID-19 fears

Vice President Mike Pence held a press conference over the weekend warning travelers to think twice before traveling, especially if they have underlying health conditions.

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Rice University has shut down classes this week and a new coronavirus case has been reported in Harris County.

Coronavirus fears not stopping Rodeo fans
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Online petitions are calling for the cancellation of rodeo events. One started by Houston Animal Activism states its purpose is to protect public health.

Cruise ships out of Galveston head to Caribbean despite COVID-19 fears
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While the U.S. State Department issued a warning for cruise travelers on Sunday, two cruise ships left Galveston on bound for the Caribbean.

Sen. Ted Cruz self-quarantines after shaking hands with person infected with COVID-19

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has decided to self-quarantine after he says he shook hands with a person infected with COVID-19 about 10 days ago at a political conference.