First in-state test for coronavirus comes back negative, MDHHS confirms
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that the first in state test for coronavirus tested negative.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that the first in state test for coronavirus tested negative.
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Empty streets, economic turmoil around the world as new coronavirus alters daily life
Professional baseball teams played in deserted stadiums in Japan and officials in France advised residents to forgo customary greeting kisses.
Professional baseball teams played in deserted stadiums in Japan and officials in France advised residents to forgo customary greeting kisses.
Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.
US ups travel restrictions as Trump says more coronavirus cases are ‘likely’
The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea.
The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea.
Second US coronavirus case of unknown origin in Santa Clara County
Health officials in Santa Clara County confirmed the second coronavirus case of unknown origin on Friday.
Health officials in Santa Clara County confirmed the second coronavirus case of unknown origin on Friday.
Another concern for Michigan residents regarding coronavirus: misinformation
As the country recoils from the growing coronavirus outbreak, state health and law enforcement officials are warning of scams fabricating news alerts about new cases of the disease.
As the country recoils from the growing coronavirus outbreak, state health and law enforcement officials are warning of scams fabricating news alerts about new cases of the disease.
How the coronavirus could affect the Detroit auto show
On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?
On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?
US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
Coronavirus fallout: Restaurants say cancellations are high
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
Coronavirus outbreak fear sparks global rush to buy face masks
Many businesses are sold out of face masks, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.
Many businesses are sold out of face masks, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
What you need to know about the Coronavirus and how to keep you and your family safe
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a potentially deadly disease that's primarily in Asia but is spreading across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to keep you and your family safe.
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a potentially deadly disease that's primarily in Asia but is spreading across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to keep you and your family safe.
Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Survey: Nearly 40% of beer-drinkers won't buy Corona because of coronavirus
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Don't panic, but be prepared: Coronavirus 101 for Michiganders
The risk of coronavirus in Michigan is still low, but doctors and state officials are getting prepared should the deadly virus spread to our area.
The risk of coronavirus in Michigan is still low, but doctors and state officials are getting prepared should the deadly virus spread to our area.
Whitmer: No coronavirus cases in Michigan - but we're ready; in-state testing now available
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a special news conference Friday morning in Lansing to address the state's plan to fight and prepare for the coronavirus.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a special news conference Friday morning in Lansing to address the state's plan to fight and prepare for the coronavirus.
Wayne State suspends studying abroad for spring break due to coronavirus
"It's really out of an abundance of caution because of the fast developments with the spread of the disease we didn't want our students to be stuck at an airport or quarantined unnecessarily," said Ahmad Ezzeddine.
"It's really out of an abundance of caution because of the fast developments with the spread of the disease we didn't want our students to be stuck at an airport or quarantined unnecessarily," said Ahmad Ezzeddine.
Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection