Misinformation continues to circulate social media regarding coronavirus, so it is important to know what is true and what's not. News 25's Kristen Anzuini helps separate fact from fiction and give you some tips on precautions you can take to stay…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi’s eight public universities have modified the schedules for the spring semester classes to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus. “The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff are paramount,” said Dr. Alfred Rankins…
Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern Conference today announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville. "We understand that this decision will be disappointing to…
As the only common denominator between the only two collegiate basketball national championships in the state of Mississippi, Jay Ladner was a hot topic in his first year as the head coach at Southern Miss, especially here on the Gulf…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he is suspending all travel from Europe to the U.S. for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic. Trump made the announcement Wednesday in an Oval Office address…
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns.
Tonight the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19. Final verification will come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The individual is a Forrest county adult male who…
The Coronavirus has sparked fear across the nation and the American Red Cross is feeling the repercussions. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more with how you can help save lives in the midst of this pandemic.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — City of News Orleans officials say they are canceling all weekend events as the number of Louisiana residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus grew to six. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Tuesday…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gas prices continue to fall across the country as the cost of crude oil hit 4-year low on Monday. At $2.38 per gallon, the national gas price average has not been this cheap since last February.…
As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to increase across the country, local hospitals are taking precautionary measures in the case the virus makes it way to South Mississippi. Garden Park Medical Center announced today they’re adopting measures beyond what…
The recent outbreak of Coronavirus has prompted a great deal of questions and concerns on the impact it will have on our schools. Coronavirus is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person and while no cases have…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's top public health official will lead a committee to prepare the state for coronavirus. Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday appointed a preparedness and planning committee. It will be led by Dr. Thomas Dobbs, a physician…
The Mississippi Department of Education provided guidance to school districts today regarding prevention measures and preparation in the event of a local outbreak of the Coronavirus. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi. The guidance includes information on…
As cases of the Coronavirus are increasing in the U.S., with two cases reported very close to home in Florida, Harrison County Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on the virus as it spreads. While no cases of COVID-19…
The Coronavirus is hitting a little closer to home with recent confirmed cases in Florida and as Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards says he expects to eventually see cases in his state, forming a task force in preparation. How is…
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has halted travel to Islam's holiest sites over fears about a new viral epidemic months ahead of the hajj pilgrimage. The extraordinary decision stops foreigners from…
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has banned all flights to and from Iran over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, just a day after its spread was announced across multiple…
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer (AP) — Shares have opened lower in Europe after a mixed day in Asia following Wall Street's worst session in two years. Benchmarks fell Tuesday in Germany, France and Japan as the number of…
More than 300 American cruise ship passengers, including 14 who tested positive for coronavirus, are being quarantined at military bases in California and Texas after arriving from Japan on charter flights overnight.
A plane evacuating 201 Americans from the Chinese city at the center of the virus outbreak has arrived in Southern California.
Coughing, congestion, and fatigue, those are just some of the symptoms of the coronavirus now spreading in the U.S. The coronavirus is an upper respiratory virus that doctors say is actually very common, as we see it every year in…
(NBC News) — Three additional cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the United States over the weekend, bringing the national total to five. So far more than 100 samples from 26 states have been sent to the Centers for Disease…
Chinese health authorities are urging people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings after warning that a new viral illness infecting hundreds of people in the country and causing at least nine deaths could spread further.