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Philippines reports first virus death outside China
World
February 2, 2020
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
World
February 1, 2020
China’s isolation grows as virus toll reaches 259
China faced deepening isolation over its coronavirus epidemic on Saturday as the death toll soared to 259, with the United…
‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape
World
January 28, 2020
‘Like I’m trapped’: Africans in China lockdown see no escape
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The normally bustling supermarket in Wuhan was deserted, looking more foreign than ever. Khamis Hassan Bakari walked…
Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least
World
January 28, 2020
Experts say China virus outbreak will last months at least
The deadly new coronavirus that has broken out in China, 2019-nCoV, will afflict a minimum of tens of thousands of…
Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Egypt cancels Chinese flights amid coronavirus outbreak
An official statement published by the Association of Egyptian Travel Agencies announced that Egypt has suspended all flights from or…
Global concerns grow as China virus spreads
World
January 27, 2020
Global concerns grow as China virus spreads
The rapid spread of a deadly virus in China caused growing global alarm on Monday, with Germany advising citizens to…
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading
World
January 27, 2020
China extends holiday to buy time as virus keeps spreading
China on Monday extended its biggest national holiday to buy time in the fight against a viral epidemic, as the…
Public anger grows over coronavirus in Thailand, with eight cases of the illness
World
January 26, 2020
Public anger grows over coronavirus in Thailand, with eight cases of the illness
BANGKOK (Reuters) – The health minister in Thailand, the country with the most confirmed cases outside China of the new…
China’s animal trade to spawn more viral outbreaks: experts
World
January 26, 2020
China’s animal trade to spawn more viral outbreaks: experts
The animal-borne SARS virus 17 years ago was supposed to be a wake-up call about consuming wildlife as food, but…
China warns virus could mutate, spread as death toll rises
World
January 22, 2020
China warns virus could mutate, spread as death toll rises
A new virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and already reached the United States could mutate and spread,…