Coronavirus fears spark huge stock market tumble; National Guard arriving to nation's first containment zone; Trump cause confusion with inaccuracies, omissions in prime-time speech to nation; Italy closes restaurants, bars, and shops amid virus

Published: March 12, 2020, 9:36 p.m.

Trading temporarily stopped after Dow drops dramatically for second time this week; Dow plunges 2,300+ points over coronavirus fears; 1400+ coronavirus cases in the U.S., Top health expert admits U.S. "failing" on coronavirus testing; Tom Hanks test positive for coronavirus, highlighting Australia's access to testing; U.S. lags behind other countries in coronavirus tests; NYT: Testing delays set back U.S. coronavirus response; Utah Jazz test full team, confirms second player tests positive; Fears over spread of coronavirus force schools to close, sporting events canceled & some workers sent home; CDC Dir.: Now is the time for big sports events to "take a pause"; NHL & NBA suspends seasons, MLB delayed opening day; Ohio Gov. orders all public & private K-12 schools to close for three weeks; NCAA Tournament canceled over coronavirus fears; WH: trump not getting tested for coronavirus after Brazilian leader's press secretary test positive; Health experts dispute trump claim coronavirus testing going "smooth"; Trump travel restrictions for Europe catch airlines, U.S. allies off guard; Italian hospital official: coronavirus has our health care system "one step from collapse"; Italy sees biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases; All Catholic churches in Rome close over coronavirus fears; Doctors warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Are U.S. hospitals prepared for influx of coronavirus patients?; Doctor warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Just this hour: Disneyland closes, states shut schools, NYC employees work from home & NCAA tourney canceled;