Coronavirus updates: Global stock markets tumble as death toll climbs past 2,500
Stock markets around the world are selling off Monday morning, amid spiking coronavirus cases in Italy, South Korea and the Middle East.
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad submits resignation to the king
Mahathir's resignation followed a weekend filled with speculation that the ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan, could lose power.
Citi says fear of coronavirus in South Korea is spreading 'at a much faster rate' than the virus itself
The total number of cases rose to 833 on Monday afternoon, compared to the 31 reported as of Feb. 18, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
South Korea stocks drop nearly 4% as country raises coronavirus alert to 'highest level'
Stocks in South Korea plunged on Monday as the country reported an additional 161 new cases on Monday, and the death toll rises to 7.
North Korea reportedly quarantines 380 foreigners in bid to prevent coronavirus outbreak
North Korea has reportedly quarantined 380 foreigners as part of efforts to prevent the coronavirus outbreak.
BNP Paribas names the Asian stocks to buy during — and after — the coronavirus outbreak
Some Asian markets and sectors could be immune from the economic fallout resulting from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, said BNP Paribas.
Coronavirus updates: Austria halts train traffic with Italy, Turkey closes Iran border
Turkey will close its border with Iran as a precautionary measure after the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in the country worsened.
South Korea raises alert level to maximum, Italy and Iran cases spike
Mainland China's total is now 76,936 cases, and 2,442 deaths. Cases in South Korea and Italy continued to spike.
IMF lowers global growth forecast, cases surge in South Korea
The World Health Organization confirmed that over 77,794 people are infected with the coronavirus, with 2,348 deaths in China and 11 deaths outside of China.
Cruise ships to house Wuhan medical workers; South Korea coronavirus cases spike
South Korea reported that two people have died as the country's total cases rose to 433.
New coronavirus cases in Iran, Italy fuel concerns the disease cannot be contained
With several localized coronavirus cases popping up in places such as Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan, some experts are beginning to wonder: Is the genie out of the bottle?
US prepares for possible coronavirus pandemic, WHO officials say Iran outbreak 'worrisome'
As of Friday, more than 76,700 cases of coronavirus have been reported, resulting in at least 2,249 deaths.
CDC prepares for possibility coronavirus becomes a pandemic and businesses, schools need to be closed
The CDC pointed to China, where schools and businesses have been closed to contain the outbreak, saying the U.S. may need to do the same.
Coronavirus outbreak in Chinese prisons, South Korea cases exceed 200
South Korea has confirmed an additional 48 cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 204.
Hospitals across the US prepare for coronavirus outbreak to become global pandemic
A COVID-19 outbreak across the U.S. could overwhelm emergency rooms and cause shortages of face masks and other crucial medical supplies.
Coronavirus flight cancellations top 200,000, sending jet fuel prices to more than 2-year lows
Airlines have canceled more than 200,000 flights because of the coronavirus, driving down demand for jet fuel.
WHO officials say coronavirus outbreak in Iran is 'very worrisome'
"This outbreak could still go in any direction," said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization.
Buses carrying coronavirus evacuees attacked by protesters in Ukraine
A combination of online misinformation and intensifying fears about the coronavirus has triggered violent demonstrations in Ukraine.
Watch: World Health Organization holds press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
WHO officials will hold a press briefing on the outbreak, which has infected more than 73,400 and killed at least 1,874 people so far.
Coronavirus cases outside China remain low, but WHO chief warns 'that may not stay the same for long'
Cases in South Korea have grown by about two-thirds in recent days, according to health officials there, and the country reported its first death caused by COVID-19.
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