Coronavirus Precautions: Hundreds In New York Asked To Isolate Themselves, Including 112 On Long Island, 8 In Westchester
The Health Department says 700 people in the state have been asked to voluntarily self-isolate for two weeks.
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The Health Department says 700 people in the state have been asked to voluntarily self-isolate for two weeks.
As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide there is a lot of controversy and misinformation surrounding the epidemic.
The CDC has advised schools, hospitals and businesses to begin preparing now for the expectation that this could be bad.
Dr. Waleed Javaid, the director of infection prevention and control at Mount Sinai Downtown, stopped by CBSN New York to discuss coronavirus concerns.
The coronavirus outbreak is causing major problems for college students.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it expects coronavirus to spread in the United States and asked Americans to prepare.
Investors are hoping to see some signs of recovery today after the Dow fell more than 1,000 points Monday, wiping out all its gains for the year.
U.S. markets saw a steep selloff on Monday as the coronavirus disease spreads well beyond China, raising fears about its economic impact on several continents.
More than 7,000 miles from the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan, China, there is a concern in New York about one population being unfairly feared.
As the death toll in the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, we've now learned of an explosion of cases in South Korea, where some residents are being warned against even going outside.
According to the Department of Health, 26 people recently returned to Westchester County from areas where the coronavirus is more prevalent.
Two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at military bases in California and Texas overnight, starting the clock on a quarantine period to ensure passengers don't have the new virus that's been spreading in Asia.
About 380 Americans are on the cruise ship Diamond Princess. The Japanese defense ministry said around 300 of them are preparing to leave.
The United States is planning to bring Americans home from a cruise ship that's been quarantined in Japan.
The mayor is reminding everyone that the risk of infection to New Yorkers is low.
City officials want to remind people it's safe to enjoy all the neighborhood has to offer.
The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak topped 1,100 on Tuesday, after officials in the outbreak's epicenter reported more than 90 new deaths in the past 24 hours.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy appears durable but faces risks from the deadly coronavirus in China.
China confirmed a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases on Monday morning, quashing hopes after several days of declining infection rates that strict control measures could be paying off.
Twenty seven passengers who recently traveled from China were screened for the virus.
Amid the coronavirus chaos, New York's Chinatown has seen fewer visitors. But city officials say there's no reason to be concerned.
When the Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas arrived Friday morning, 27 passengers who recently traveled from mainland China were screened for the virus.
The Port Authority says the 17 passenger have not shown any symptoms, but the testing is being done out of an abundance of caution.
Two people in New York City are still awaiting results after being tested for coronavirus.
A Chinese doctor who was threatened by the government after he voiced concerns about the new coronavirus died from the illness early Friday, officials said.
