Vatican City reports its first case of coronavirus days after Pope tested negative

Vatican City was hit by the virus, with the tiny city-state confirming its first coronavirus case Friday but not saying who was infected. The Vatican has insisted Pope Francis, who has been sick, only has a cold. 

Michigan Sen. Peters says new funding to help state prepare for coronavirus

"We passed an appropriations approved an $8.3 billion to help states across the country prepare for coronavirus, should it spread," said Sen. Gary Peters (D- Michigan).

Coronavirus: Here’s why it matters, and how it could affect you

If the flu impacts so many more people each year and has caused more deaths than the coronavirus, why has this new ailment received such significant attention from health and government officials? 

Can coronavirus spread from mail or packages? No, health experts say

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that is safe to receive packages from places that have been affected by the virus, such as China.

Coronavirus: What to do if you’re told to self-quarantine

The CDC has offered steps to take in order to maintain your own health while helping to prevent the spread of the virus to others.

'Push this virus back': WHO urges globe to 'pull out the stops' against COVID-19

The U.N. health agency urged all countries to “push this virus back,” a call to action reinforced by figures showing there are now about 17 times as many new infections outside China as in it.

Michigan lawmakers ramp up preparations for coronavirus

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is staying proactive on the coronavirus threat as she opened the state emergency center last week and appointed four new task forces this week to address the economic, educational and health implications of this disease if it hits here.

Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns

The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.

UAW bans domestic, international travel over coronavirus concerns

The UAW has banned international and domestic travel for workers as a precaution in the growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus.

Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks

Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

CMU suspending all study abroad trips for rest of semester due to coronavirus

Central Michigan University announced Tuesday it was suspending all study abroad trips scheduled for the rest of the semester, due to coronavirus

School districts take steps to guard against coronavirus threat

On Tuesday in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of four committees that will work to combat the spread of coronavirus. One of the four committees will focus on combating the virus at public schools, universities and colleges.