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The coronavirus has upended lives and businesses around the globe. From business interruption and supply chain disruption to event and travel cancellations, we are only just seeing the beginning stages of COVID-19's impact. These articles provide valuable insights on insurance coverage, preparation tips and more to help individuals and businesses reduce exposures as the virus spreads.

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Court dismisses COVID-19 'fear cases' against Princess Cruises

The plaintiffs did not test positive for the virus but sought to recover damages based solely on a fear of contracting COVID-19.

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The Carnival Corp. Grand Princess cruise ship sits anchored off the coast of San Francisco, California, U.S., on Sunday, March 8, 2020. (Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) The Carnival Corp. Grand Princess cruise ship sits anchored off the coast of San Francisco, California, U.S., on Sunday, March 8, 2020. (Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Thirteen lawsuits filed against Princess Cruises by passengers alleging “emotional distress” stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak on the Grand Princess cruise ship have been dismissed by the District Court for the Central District of California. The court determined the plaintiffs failed to prove that they were in the “zone of danger” sufficiently to warrant a claim for emotional distress.

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