coronavirus California Coronavirus Testing Delay Highlights Flawed CDC Guidelines A Northern California patient becomes the first likely U.S. case of community-spread COVID-19, but health workers face a multi-day delay in diagnosis due to restrictive federal testing criteria.
facebook Facebook Cancels In-Person F8 Developer Conference Over Coronavirus Fears Facebook scraps the physical gathering for its annual F8 developer conference due to the COVID-19 outbreak, opting for live-streamed and local events instead.
coronavirus First US Coronavirus Case Without Travel History Signals Community Spread US health officials confirm the first coronavirus case with no known travel history or exposure, indicating the virus is spreading within the community. Testing delays and limited laboratory capabilities highlight significant gaps in the nation's response.
facebook Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Over Coronavirus Fears Facebook cancels its annual F8 developer conference due to the COVID-19 outbreak, choosing to replace the in-person gathering with local events and live streams.
stock market U.S. Stocks Plunge Into Correction Territory Amid Coronavirus Fears Major U.S. stock indexes suffer historic losses and drop into correction territory as fears grow over domestic coronavirus spread.
microsoft Microsoft Lowers Revenue Expectations Due to Coronavirus Supply Delays Microsoft announces it will miss quarterly revenue guidance for its Windows-heavy segment as supply chain recovery slows. The tech giant joins Apple in feeling the financial sting of the COVID-19 outbreak.
italy Italy Imposes Sweeping Closures as Coronavirus Cases Surge Italian authorities implement widespread town closures and cancel public events as a rapid rise in coronavirus cases puts the country on the back foot.
stock market U.S. Stocks Suffer Worst Two-Day Drop in Years Amid Coronavirus Panic Major U.S. stock indices plummet over three percent as coronavirus fears trigger massive selloffs, pushing the majority of S&P 500 companies into correction territory. President Trump reportedly expresses fury over the market decline and blames health officials for spooking investors.
apple Tech Stocks Plummet as Coronavirus Fears Disrupt Global Supply Chains Apple leads a widespread tech stock decline as coronavirus fears threaten to delay new iPhone production and disrupt global supply chains. Major Bay Area tech companies experience significant losses amid growing concerns about the disease's international spread.
stock market Wall Street Suffers Steepest Drop in Two Years Over Coronavirus Fears U.S. stocks plummet as surging global coronavirus cases trigger fears of a prolonged economic slowdown. Airlines, chipmakers, and tech stocks lead the massive selloff.
coronavirus South Korea, Iran, and Italy Face Sudden Coronavirus Surges Health officials scramble to contain rapidly growing coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran, and Italy as the global spread of the illness accelerates. South Korea raises its national threat level to "red alert" after experiencing the highest number of cases outside China.
coronavirus U.S. Increases Japan Travel Alert as South Korea Reports Virus Surge The United States raises its travel advisory for Japan amid growing concerns over the global spread of the novel coronavirus. South Korea experiences a sudden surge in new cases, adding to regional anxieties.
apple Apple Stock Drops as Coronavirus Disrupts Supply and Demand Apple shares fall after the company warns it will miss its March quarter revenue guidance due to the coronavirus outbreak impacting both manufacturing and retail operations in China.
apple Apple Warns Coronavirus Impact Exceeds Worst-Case Forecasts Apple reveals that the coronavirus outbreak severely disrupts its Chinese supply chain and retail operations, causing the company to miss its quarterly revenue targets.
apple Apple Lowers March Revenue Outlook Amid Coronavirus Supply and Demand Issues Apple announces it will fall short of its March quarter revenue goals due to slower manufacturing ramps and reduced Chinese consumer demand caused by the coronavirus outbreak.