Earlier in the outbreak, U.S. health officials said there was a hypothesis among mathematical modelers that the outbreak "could potentially be seasonal" and relent in warmer conditions.
U.S. health officials started the week by defending themselves to members of Congress for a shortage of coronavirus tests across the country. That shortage allowed infected people to go undetected and further spread COVID-19, say health experts.
"Pay attention to what these companies have to say next week, but don't forget that at least for the moment — COVID-19 is in the driver's seat," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.
As the number of coronavirus cases around the world continues to climb, the World Health Organization is warning of a potential shortage of personal protective equipment, and manufacturers such as Medicom are ramping up production globally in response.
As fear over the new coronavirus in New York spreads faster than the outbreak, people have started to steal masks and other medical equipment from local hospitals.
Pixar has set a high standard for animated movies over the last 25 years, but its latest title "Onward" isn't quite up to par with the animation studios' previous classics like "Toy Story," "The Incredibles" and "Monsters Inc."
Organizers of the Seattle-based Emerald City Comic Con announced they are pushing the event from its March 12 start to summer 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state.
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States rises, restaurants are stepping up their in-store cleanliness efforts, forming crisis teams and preparing for the worst.
A Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, case could have political ramifications. While the UAW has historically supported Democrats, President Donald Trump has touted the support of blue-collar workers in unions such as the UAW.