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Tourists demand quick drop of Travel safety concerns in Milan, Italy – 27 Feb 2020

Valeria Ferraro / SOPA Images March 1, 2020

Asian tourists wear protective masks in front of the Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, amid Coronavirus fears. Despite the modification of the regional decree ordering the closure of bars, pubs at 18.00,...

Kent State students sit in a meeting in Florence about how the coronavirus will affect their study abroad semester.

Coronavirus: Increasing cases in Italy lead to closure of KSU Florence

Lauren Sasala Managing editor March 1, 2020

Correction: In the original article it stated Sara Morato was the CCI study abroad advising coordinator, however she is the assistant director for education abroad. Additionally, it said she was a part...

Coronavirus

Michael Reed March 1, 2020

In recent weeks, the coronavirus has occupied headlines as an ominous presence that has caused thousands of deaths in China and threatens to become a global epidemic. But what is the coronavirus, actually?...

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (blue/pink) cultured in the lab. 

Staying safe, protecting yourself from coronavirus

With the first recorded U.S. death from the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, many people are wondering what symptoms to watch for and how to protect themselves.According to the World Health Organization...

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...