Connecticut Hospital Taking Precautions As Coronavirus Spreads:

Patients with a fever visiting PM Pediatrics Urgent Care in West Hartford will be required to go under a “special screening,” a step taken in response to the Coronavirus spread, the pediatrician’s office said.

Patients are also being asked to let staff know if they have traveled to China — where the virus began — within the past two weeks.

So far, there have been nine confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States.

Coronavirus symptoms, according to the Center for Disease Control, are similar to that of the flu, which kills 60 times more people annually than the virus, according to the Washington Post.

Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention.

Two Dead, One Injured In Shooting At Texas A&M Commerce Campus:

A shooting at a residence hall on Texas A&M Commerce Campus leaves two women dead and a toddler injured on Mon., Feb. 3, according to the university’s police department.

University Police Chief Bryan Vaughn did provide much information on the investigation but stated the child was in stable condition. While investigators have not released a motive in the shooting or stated if they are actively looking for any suspects, the university has lifted the precautionary shelter in place recommendation but will keep the Pride Rock residence hall and surrounding area blocked off due to the ongoing investigation of the incident.

All classes, programs and events on the Texas A&M Commerce Campus and all remote locations, including online, are cancelled till Wed., Feb. 5.

Iraq Names New Prime Minister:

Iraq has named a new prime minister following four months of protests that killed hundreds, according to BBC News.

Former communications minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi was appointed by President Barham Salih over the weekend.

Allawi said he is in support of the protests and vowed to hold those for the killings responsible. He has also promised to combat corruption.

Allawi was one of the only candidates not rejected by protesters.