Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
Officials reassure public coronavirus not a problem in Houston's Chinatown
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said local, state and federal authorities have already taken extra precautions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said local, state and federal authorities have already taken extra precautions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Businesses in Houston's Chinatown hurt by coronavirus rumors
FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports from a community meeting where authorities are stressing that coronavirus isn't a problem in Houston.
FOX 26's Natalie Hee reports from a community meeting where authorities are stressing that coronavirus isn't a problem in Houston.
China coronavirus deaths rise to 490, Japan confirms 10 cases on ship
Japan said Wednesday 10 people on a cruise ship have tested positive for a new virus and were being taken to hospitals.
Japan said Wednesday 10 people on a cruise ship have tested positive for a new virus and were being taken to hospitals.
Cruise ship quarantined after passenger tests positive for coronavirus
A Japanese cruise liner with more than 3,000 people on board was in quarantine off the Japanese coast Tuesday after a passenger tested positive for the new coronavirus.
A Japanese cruise liner with more than 3,000 people on board was in quarantine off the Japanese coast Tuesday after a passenger tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Disney closes parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong amid threat of coronavirus spread
With the continued spread of the deadly coronavirus from China, Disney has announced that it is closing its parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong until further notice in an attempt to help stop the spread of the virus.
With the continued spread of the deadly coronavirus from China, Disney has announced that it is closing its parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong until further notice in an attempt to help stop the spread of the virus.
11th coronavirus case confirmed in US after California reports 3 more cases
Eleven cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United States, including six in California.
Eleven cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United States, including six in California.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
Officials confirm 1st case of coronavirus in Massachusetts; US cases rise to 8
A Boston man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first case in the state, Massachusetts officials said Saturday.
A Boston man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first case in the state, Massachusetts officials said Saturday.
In midst of coronavirus threat, thousands of Americans die from the flu
The coronavirus has spread abundantly across China infecting roughly 10,000 people. However, in the United States, only seven people are confirmed to have the sometimes deadly virus.
The coronavirus has spread abundantly across China infecting roughly 10,000 people. However, in the United States, only seven people are confirmed to have the sometimes deadly virus.
Flu is deadlier than the coronavirus
While many are worried about the coronavirus, there's one threat out there that has proven to be a much bigger threat.
While many are worried about the coronavirus, there's one threat out there that has proven to be a much bigger threat.
False reports of coronavirus in Houston’s Chinatown hurting business
“The grocery store business dropped about 50 percent and the restaurant supply orders dropped about 70 percent,” says the owner of Jusgo Supermarket who says his market is at the center of a social media rumor which erroneously claims one of his workers is infected.
“The grocery store business dropped about 50 percent and the restaurant supply orders dropped about 70 percent,” says the owner of Jusgo Supermarket who says his market is at the center of a social media rumor which erroneously claims one of his workers is infected.
Man wearing gas mask on plane starts panic, has to be escorted off flight
The flight was delayed an hour, according to a passenger. Those on the plane became panicked and the man eventually had to be escorted off the plane.
The flight was delayed an hour, according to a passenger. Those on the plane became panicked and the man eventually had to be escorted off the plane.
Passenger jet carrying U.S. citizens from Wuhan arrives at March Air Reserve Base
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
A jet airliner carrying a reported 201 American evacuees from Wuhan, China landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Wednesday morning.
CDC reports 1st case of person-to-person spread of coronavirus in Illinois
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
The latest case - the sixth in the country - is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China.
No, Corona beer is not linked to China’s coronavirus outbreak
People online apparently believe Corona beer is linked to the coronavirus outbreak, according to search engine data from Google.
People online apparently believe Corona beer is linked to the coronavirus outbreak, according to search engine data from Google.
Coronavirus by the numbers: 7,800 worldwide infected
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
CDC to screen for coronavirus at Bush Airport
Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference Wednesday alerting people about the new screenings the CDC will soon be conducting on travelers to try to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Mayor Turner said he did not have information yet on when the screenings would begin or what they would entail.
Houston's mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference Wednesday alerting people about the new screenings the CDC will soon be conducting on travelers to try to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Mayor Turner said he did not have information yet on when the screenings would begin or what they would entail.
Changes coming to Bush Intercontinental Airport to prevent spread of coronavirus
The number of novel coronavirus cases continues to grow daily in China and changes are coming to Bush Intercontinental Airport to help prevent the spread in Houston.
The number of novel coronavirus cases continues to grow daily in China and changes are coming to Bush Intercontinental Airport to help prevent the spread in Houston.
Bush Intercontinental named 1 of 20 airports to screen travelers coming from China
In the U.S., at least five people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus. Now the CDC is taking precautionary action by screening travelers from China at 20 different U.S. airports, including Bush Intercontinental.
In the U.S., at least five people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus. Now the CDC is taking precautionary action by screening travelers from China at 20 different U.S. airports, including Bush Intercontinental.