Cabinet considers slowdown of economy to combat virus; among those to recently fall ill is an airport security guard, leading to over 80 airport personnel entering quarantine

White House checks temperatures of reporters before they enter briefing room for press conference with US president who has been in close contact with infected individuals

New restrictions come as British death toll nearly doubles in 24 hours to 21; Trump eyes limits on domestic travel and encourages Americans not to do it unless necessary

Deputy commander of elite Unit 8200 is one of 2,500 service members currently in quarantine; soldier in same unit reportedly tests positive for coronavirus

As total number of sick nears 6,000, Madrid expected to announce a two-week state of emergency, movement restrictions in effort to contain rapid spread of pathogen

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