Representatives Gaetz, Collins self-quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient

GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Doug Collins of Georgia revealed Monday they had contact with the CPAC attendee who has since been diagnosed with coronavirus. Gaetz was spotted riding on Air Force One with the president Monday.

Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19

Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak

CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills. 

Second coronavirus death reported in California

The second coronavirus death in California was reported on Monday as a Santa Clara County woman in her 60s.

Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.

NY to produce its own hand sanitizer

Due to shortages and reports of price gouging, New York is starting to produce its own hand sanitizer brand that will be sold at reduced prices

MD Anderson takes precautions against COVID-19

MD Anderson says they have not had any cases of COVID-19, but they are enhancing their protocols and screening anyone who visits their campuses to identify if they have traveled in the last 14 days to an area considered to have sustained transmission such as China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea.

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.