[aggregation-styles] The New York Times Subscription At the end of February, Drew Harris, a population health analyst at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, had just flown across the country to visit his daughter in Eugene, Ore., when he saw an article on his Google news feed. It was from The...
Young People Capitalize on Cheap Coronavirus Flights: 'If I Die, I Die'
[aggregation-styles] NBC News As people around the world canceled their trips because of fears of the new coronavirus, Ashley Henkel booked three. Henkel, 20, is taking advantage of cheap flights to see North America. She lives in California's Central Valley, but this summer she'll be in Vancouver, New York City...
Fresno State Cancels In-Person Classes Beginning Monday as Coronavirus Precaution
Fresno State will cancel in-person classes starting Monday based on concerns over the coronavirus. University President Joseph Castro discussed the announcement at a Thursday news conference at the Madden Library. "This is a significant decision for us, which is why we took time to make it," Castro said. "We've been...
Will Warm Weather Stop the Spread of New Virus? No One Really Knows
JAKARTA, Indonesia — As outbreaks of the new coronavirus that first emerged in China continue to spread in more than 100 countries — particularly those experiencing winter — one of the biggest unanswered questions is how it will behave in warmer weather. Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory...
Disney Parks Will Close Starting Saturday in Response to Pandemic
Disneyland announced that it's shutting down its California theme parks on Saturday over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will be closed through the end of the month though there have been no reported cases of the new virus, the company said in a...
Fresno State Cancels In-Person Classes Beginning Monday
Fresno State will move to virtual instruction and halt most face-to-face classroom instruction as of Monday, said University President Joseph Castro in an email message. "This decision was made with an abundance of caution and care for our campus community and after deliberation with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, the Academic...
Scientist Links California, Washington State Outbreaks With Genetic Fingerprints
SEATTLE — A U.S. scientist is helping public health authorities understand and track the coronavirus, turning up clues about how it arrived and spread through Washington state and beyond, including potentially seeding an outbreak on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Washington's governor banned large public events in three counties on...
Clovis Unified Cancels All Events Due To Coronavirus Concerns
UPDATE: While Clovis Unified schools will remain open, the district has temporarily suspended all activities, competitions and events, officials announced Thursday. The list of affected activities includes athletic competitions, campus open house events, festivals, student assemblies, dances, fundraising dinners, and more. The district said the restrictions will remain in place...
Coronavirus Could Take Big Bite out of California Budget
SACRAMENTO — From cruise ships to quarantines to school closures, California leaders have had plenty to worry about with the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Add one more thing to the list: The state's $222 billion annual budget. California is home to some of the largest and most successful companies...
Travel Bans, Market Chaos: Dizzying Reaction to Virus Spread
ROME — Sweeping travel bans accelerated around the globe Thursday, walling regions apart, keeping people inside their homes, and slowing the engines of commerce to try to slow the unfolding coronavirus pandemic. In the U.S., stocks dropped so fast that trading halted for the second time this week. President Donald...