Dow Jones sinks 1,200 points as coronavirus worries deepen

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.

US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak

With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.

Coronavirus could affect Coca-Cola's supply of artificial sweetener

Coca-Cola recently announced that, while they have contingency plans in place, the situation may impact their long-term supplies of artificial sweeteners.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.

Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

WATCH: President Donald Trump to address coronavirus concerns

In advance, Trump played down the mortality rate for a pathogen that has been confirmed to have killed 2,700 people globally. His top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, echoed Trump’s outlook, saying Tuesday that the U.S. had “contained” the threat of a domestic outbreak.

Trump, US officials send mixed messages on COVID-19 risk to Americans

Trump said “we have very few people with it." A “lot of talent” and a “lot of brainpower” is being tapped for the coronavirus response.

Experts explains if the coronavirus is impacting the Big 3 auto industry

The World Health Organization states that over 2,600 people have died and more than 77,000 have been affected by the coronavirus, mostly in China - which affected auto company suppliers as well.

Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says

Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.

Beaumont doctor talks about coronavirus concerns

"At this point it's not labeled as a pandemic," said Dr. Trini Mathew, Beaumont Royal Oak. "We have frequent phone calls and discussions. We are trying to stay prepared and by that, I mean it is an evolving situation.