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Italy Expands Quarantine Measures Nationwide To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday declared the entire country a "red zone," meaning people should stay home except for work and emergencies.
Coronavirus: Grand Princess Cruise Ship Docks Off California Coast
As people began to disembark from the ship, officials said American passengers will be tested and held in quarantine in California, Texas and Georgia. International travelers will be sent home.
Coronavirus: Israel Will Require Quarantine For Everyone Entering The Country
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the decision was a difficult one. Israel has reported nearly 40 cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
'Who's Going To Help Them?': Caregivers Brace For The Spread Of Coronavirus
For millions of workers, remote work is not an option. Among them are home and health aides, who look after some of the most vulnerable, often themselves without health insurance and earning little.
Laundry Between Emails: Working From Home Goes Viral In The Time Of Coronavirus
Love it or hate it, millions of workers are figuring out a new work-life balance as more employers try to curb the spread of the coronavirus by ordering them to stay away from the office.
Blue Cross NC Will Cover Coronavirus Testing
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is expanding coverage for coronavirus testing. It's among a number of steps the company is taking to prepare for the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus: Italy Orders Massive Shutdown; Cruise Ship Gets OK To Dock In California
Movie theaters, museums and other cultural sites throughout Italy are closed until next month. Meanwhile, a stranded cruise ship off California with infected passengers is finally allowed to dock.
Coronavirus: Florida Reports 1st Deaths On East Coast; Cases In D.C. Area, New York
State authorities say two COVID-19 patients have died, bringing the known death toll in the U.S. to 19. Around the world, schools, companies and even the Vatican are calling off major events.