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A researcher works in a lab that is developing testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation on February 28, 2020 in Nutley, New Jersey. The facility develops novel therapies for some of the world's most difficult diseases. At least 53 countries have reported cases of infection.

Coronavirus: symptoms to watch out for, ways to protect yourself

Faith Karimi, CNN March 1, 2020

(CNN) -- As the United States recorded its first coronavirus death—and the number of infections grows worldwide—many people are wondering what symptoms to be on the lookout for and how to protect...

A cleaner sanitizes a wagon on a regional train at the Garibaldi train station in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Authorities are taking new measures to sanitize trains and public transportation after the COVID-19 virus outbreak. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Italy reports a 50 percent increase in confirmed coronavirus cases

Jay Croft, CNN March 1, 2020

(CNN) -- Italy reported a 50% increase in coronavirus cases Sunday, as the U.S. further restricted travel and the famed La Scala opera house closed.Italy's Civil Protection Authority reported the county...

Vice President Mike Pence announces travel restrictions to areas of South Korea and Italy during a press conference Feb. 29, 2020.

US confirms first coronavirus death; expands travel restrictions

Maegan Vazquez, CNN February 29, 2020

    (CNN) -- The Trump administration on Saturday announced new travel restrictions after confirmation of the first coronavirus death in the US, with President Donald Trump signaling a more robust...

Kent State Florence held a conference about the coronavirus at the Palazzo Vettori on Feb. 26, 2020. 

Kent State Florence to send students back to US

With the rise to a Level 3 Travel Health Notice by the Centers for Disease Control, Kent State is requiring all students to return to the U.S. due to the increase of the coronavirus crisis in Italy.The...

NUTLEY, NJ - FEBRUARY 28: A researcher works in a lab that is developing testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation on February 28, 2020 in Nutley, New Jersey. The facility develops novel therapies for some of the world's most difficult diseases. At least 53 countries have reported cases of infection. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

First death from coronavirus in the United States has occurred in Washington state, officials say

(CNN) -- [Breaking news update at 1:15 p.m. ET]A patient infected with the novel coronavirus in King County, Washington state, has died, a Washington Department of Health spokesperson said Saturday.It's...

Kent State Florence held a conference about the coronavirus at the Palazzo Vettori on Feb. 26, 2020. 

Kent State Florence to continue classes amid the spread of coronavirus

Gina Butkovich Reporter February 26, 2020

Editor's Note: Gina Butkovich was the sports editor last semester. She is currently corresponding for the Kent Stater as she studies abroad in Florence, Italy. Kent State students will remain in Florence,...

CASALPUSTERLENGO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: A man wearinig a respiratory mask and gloves is pictured on February 23, 2020 in Casalpusterlengo, south-west Milan, Italy. Casalpusterlengo is one of the ten small towns placed under lockdown earlier this morning as a second death from coronavirus sparked fears throughout the Lombardy region. (Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images)

Dow plunges 1,000 points, posting its worst day in two years as coronavirus fears spike

Rob McLean, Laura He and Anneken Tappe, CNN Business February 24, 2020

(CNN) -- Stock markets plunged around the world Monday after the number of coronavirus cases surged in Italy and South Korea, putting two more major economies at risk from a virus that has already caused...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: U.S. President Donald Trump President Trump speaks to reporters on the topic of Roger Stone, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA), and 2020 presidential candidates, after signing the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act the Oval office at the White House on February 11, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week

Sarah Westwood, CNN February 24, 2020

(CNN) -- White House officials are expected to ask Congress for emergency funding this week to battle the coronavirus amid growing fears of a larger outbreak in the US, two officials familiar with the...

Jumbo jets arrived to evacuate US citizens from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, with people quarantined onboard due to fears of the new COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Haneda airport in Tokyo on February 16, 2020. - The number of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus on a quarantined ship off Japan's coast has risen to 355, the country's health minister said. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

14 passengers on US charter flights evacuating the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus

(CNN) -- Fourteen people who were evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and flown back to the United States on charter flights tested positive for novel coronavirus, according to a joint statement...

CDC confirms 15th case of coronavirus in America

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 13, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has confirmed the 15th case of coronavirus in the U.S. The patient is in quarantine in Texas after an evacuation of Americans from Wuhan.The coronavirus,...

Annual May 4 candle light vigil on May 3, 2017.

Candlelight vigil march honors May 4 victims

Rachel Duthie May 4, 2017

Students and community members braved the chilly weather Wednesday night for the 47th annual May 4 Candlelight Vigil and Walk.Hosted by the May 4 Task Force, the attendees mourned the four victims of the...

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