Houstonian returns from China during coronavirus outbreak

White sets up manufacturing deals for patents and makes prototypes. In December, he was working in Shanghai and Beijing during the start of the epidemic.

Chinese imports to Houston impacted by coronavirus epidemic

For basement bargains and wholesale deals, Harwin Drive usually has an abundance of imported goods, but with the closures from coronavirus, some things are becoming hard to find.

Coronavirus rumors cause layoffs and closures in Chinatown

Despite debunking these rumors, mom and pop shops owned by local families continue to struggle after the owners say nasty rumors and irrational fears continue to plague the community, causing some to lay off employees. 

Chinatown business owners struggle due to coronavirus rumors
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Business owners in Chinatown are closing down, laying off employees, and limiting their business hours due to the spread of misinformation.

Coronavirus rumors cause layoffs and closures in Chinatown
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Mom and pop shops owned by local families that continue to struggle after the owners say nasty rumors and irrational fears continue to plague the community, causing some to lay-off employees.

CDC lifts quarantine for San Antonio patients that show no sign of coronavirus

According to the CDC, during the 14-day quarantine period, only one person has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and remains under care at a local San Antonio hospital. 

New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism

Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

UT Austin makes "breakthrough" in Coronavirus research, supports vaccine design

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the National Institutes of Health have made a critical breakthrough toward developing a vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus, according to a UT Austin press release. 

Hundreds of passengers begin leaving after cruise ship’s coronavirus quarantine ends

Hundreds of passengers are leaving today, and Japanese officials will spend the next three days conducting the disembarkation of about 2,000 others. The U.S. evacuated more than 300 people over the weekend.

Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000

The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.

Coronavirus outbreak prompts restriction of participation in 2020 Tokyo Marathon

Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.

Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China

As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country, pet owners in China are taking extra precautions for their furry friends.

Facebook cancels San Francisco conference amid growing coronavirus concerns

Facebook media relations chief Anthony Harrison says, “Our priority is the health and safety of our teams, so out of an abundance of caution, we canceled our Global Marketing Summit due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus.”

Officials confirm 15th U.S. case of coronavirus infection in San Antonio

Officials have confirmed another case of coronavirus infection in the U.S. and this latest one is a U.S. evacuee from China in Texas.