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. 

Cleaning tips to keep your workspace safe amid coronavirus worries

Stopping the spread of bacteria or virus isn't just about cleaning your chairs, desks and keyboards, the biggest offender is something you sleep next to and rarely let go of. Your phone.

Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9

The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. has climbed to nine, with tensions rising over how to contain the outbreak.

Whitmer creates 4 task forces to combat spread of coronavirus in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has created multiple task forces on state operations, health care, education and the workforce to help fight coronavirus COVID-19 in Michigan. 

Travel expert talks coronavirus and if you should change your plans

David Fishman says you shouldn't cancel - unless there is an FAA warning. Right now that includes Northern Italy, Iran, South Korea and China. It also depends on when you are planning to travel.

Prepare, don't panic for coronavirus. Also, wash your hands

As the state and country braces for more cases, health experts are asking residents not to panic. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be prepared.

More coronavirus testing sheds light on how COVID-19 is spreading in US

New diagnoses in several states pushed the tally of COVID-19 cases past 100, and New Hampshire reported its first case, raising the total of affected states to 11.

Detroit travelers return from Italy amid coronavirus outbreak

As more people are diagnosed globally with coronavirus, fliers abroad have returned to Detroit and airlines are canceling flights to Italy.

US COVID-19 death toll climbs to 6 in Washington

Washington state health officials announced 3 new virus deaths, bringing the death toll to 5 in the state and U.S.

CDC confirms 2 cases of coronavirus in Florida, 184 others being monitored

Governor DeSantis said that Florida labs presumptively confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday but the CDC in Atlanta officially confirmed it on Monday afternoon.

Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says

The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.

Delta, American suspending flights to Milan as coronavirus cases rise in Italy

Coronavirus infections in Italy rose 50 percent Sunday and the U.S. government issued its strongest travel warning yet, advising Americans against any travel to two regions in northern Italy that have been hard hit by the virus that first emerged in China in December.