カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
Pomeranian tested a ‘weak positive’ for virus after owner was infected, authorities sayCoronavirus: latest developmentsHong Kong authorities have warned people to avoid kissing their pets, but also to not panic and abandon them after a dog repeatedly t…
Coronavirus: patient with underlying health conditions becomes first fatality in UK – latest updates
Boris Johnson warns coronavirus likely to significantly spread in UK; Iran limits travel as 3,500 infected; California declares state of emergencyCoronavirus latest: at a glanceHas Covid-19 mutated into a more deadly strain? Busting the mythsTrump call…
Wide range of speech about virus and Covid-19 references is being tightly controlled, report findsChinese social media censors blocked neutral information about the coronavirus outbreak when they targeted references to the outbreak on WeChat and other …
Third case of Covid-19 confirmed in New Zealand as iwi issues temporary ban on custom of pressing noses togetherA Māori tribe in New Zealand’s capital city has banned the traditional hongi at gatherings this week as more cases of coronavirus emerge.On …
Decisions raises fears public won’t be able to make informed choices to help control outbreakCoronavirus – latest news and updatesThe government has been accused of withholding information about the spread of coronavirus after a 70% increase in confirm…
Restrictions covering drugs including paracetamol prompt fears of global shortagesCoronavirus – live updatesThe coronavirus outbreak has led India to restrict the export of dozens of drugs including paracetamol and various antibiotics, leading to fears…
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesIt i…
Shares struggled to gain traction as new data showed that China and Hong Kong came to a virtual economic standstill in FebruaryLatest updatesFears of a coronavirus-driven global economic slowdown have mounted after stock markets gave a lukewarm reactio…
A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreakFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesThe global death toll is 3,190 while more than 93,000 people have been infected in more than 80 countries. In China ther…
Efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 set to put paid to tribute marking March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and meltdown disaster, says NHKJapan is to cancel a ceremony to mark the anniversary next week of the March 2011 triple disaster on its north-e…
The partner of the woman, who flew to Auckland via Singapore and is now in isolation, is also showing symptoms and is being testedFollow our latest coronavirus blog for live news and updatesA second case of coronavirus has been confirmed in New Zealand…
In a bid to stem spread of the virus, schools in Hong Kong, China and Japan have been shut for weeksCoronavirus outbreak – live updates“It’s been a long holiday,” laughs Hong Kong insurance worker and mother, Sarah Wong.Wong and her two daughters, Chlo…
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and when should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionLive updatesIt is caused by a member of the coronavirus fam…
Almost 5,000 cases of Covid-19 recorded in South Korea as WHO chief says the world is in ‘uncharted territory’Latest developmentsTell us: have you been affected by the coronavirus?South Korea has declared “war” on the coronavirus as cases inside the co…
Hong Kong charters plane to bring 500 people back from Wuhan as China infections and deaths dropUK coronavirus plans would strip police and fire services to essentialsSouth Korea declares ‘war’ on outbreak as WHO experts arrive in IranBattling coronavi…