Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report coronavirus

A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the coronavirus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.

CDC releases mask-compatible facial hair styles as coronavirus concerns grow

The graphic, which demonstrates 36 different ways men may style their facial hair, including the “French fork,” “horseshoe,” and “mutton chops,” says that while the “soul patch,” “side whiskers” and “pencil” style are a go, dozens of others may leave you at risk of contamination.

Klein ISD prepares for coronavirus with new tech
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Klein Independent School District introduced a new cleaning device at the start of the school year. District officials believe it helps them prevent the spread of infectious disease like the coronavirus.

Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US

A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection

United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).

Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak

With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.

School districts prepare for coronavirus
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A lot of school districts have issued statements, but Klein ISD wanted us to see what tools and steps in place they have to prevent the spread of infectious disease, including one that was described to me as a Star Wars like cleaning device that they just began using this school year and they say is having measurable results.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.

Safe facial hair guide
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Anything that basically causes facial hair to peek out from under the mask is a no-go.

Masks that prevent coronavirus flying off shelves

Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them. Nearly every medical supply store and hardware store in town is sold out.

Coronavirus causes run on masks
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Medical experts recommend using an N95 mask. They believe this type of mask?can prevent the spread of the virus. But the problem is getting your hands on them.

Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.” 

Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans

Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.