United Arab Emirates orders elderly to stay at home, as nightclubs and tourist attractions shuttered and cultural events suspended in Abu Dhabi

The country's 120,000 Jews spread between a number of communities take preventative measures of their own as they brace for a nationwide closure of public and private institutions

US president insists, contrary to advice of medical professionals, that he does not need to isolate himself because he is not exhibiting symptoms

As Philippine diplomat at UN headquarters tests positive this week, secretary-general says plan is to reduce physical presence at New York hub due to coronavirus outbreak

Senior minister says 'inclination is for a slowdown, not a shutdown'; public transport, all education programs may be suspended

Beijing continues to ease up lockdown measures in hardest-hit Hubei province, where number of new cases dwindle

In Jewish, Christian, Muslim congregations across the country, leaders are suspending services, banning large weddings and funerals

Park set to shutter for the next two weeks to help stem the spread of COVID-19; last closure was after 9/11

11 new infections confirmed on Saturday as government said set to announce new restrictions in bid to contain spread

Dozens of countries are closing borders, expanding testing, prepping hospitals, shuttering schools and businesses amid mounting deaths and widening pandemic