カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
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 infectionCoronavirus – latest updatesIt is caused by a member of the coro…
A recent arrival from Iran who travelled to Auckland via Bali has tested positive and is improvingLatest Covid-19 newsNew Zealand confirmed its first coronavirus case Friday, saying a recent arrival from Iran who travelled to Auckland via Bali had test…
Nigeria, New Zealand and Lithuania also report first cases as WHO says epidemic could get ‘out of control’. Follow live newsCoronavirus fears trigger biggest one-day fall on US stock marketMike Pence ‘not up to task’ of leading US coronavirus response,…
As testing begins on thousands linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, members fear being blamed amid recriminations over the outbreakHad it been any other week, Ji-yeon Park, a 26-year-old nail artist, would have been at her twice-a-week bible stud…
Readers’ views on Britain’s approach to the spread of coronavirus, and whether the current official advice is practical and proportionateDespite a clearly slow start in reacting to the coronavirus, the dynamic capabilities of the Chinese state have ena…
Countries around world scramble to halt spread of virus that has so far killed almost 3,000 peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSaudi Arabia has taken the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from entering the country five months before the ann…
What are the symptoms caused by the Covid-19 virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread from person to person, and is the outbreak a pandemic?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionWhich events could be cancelled…
US president says cases could fall to zero in a ‘few days’ but Scott Morrison launches emergency plan to deal with threat of global outbreakCoronavirus outbreak – follow liveDonald Trump has sought to play down the threat from coronavirus despite mount…
Angela Gui says her bookseller father’s 10-year sentence was pushed through in the hope it would go ‘unnoticed’The daughter of jailed Hong Kong bookseller Gui Minhai has said she believes authorities purposefully announced his harsh sentence – 10 years…
Losses on Asian stock markets mount as Saudi Arabia bans entry of religious pilgrims over virus fears. Follow our live news Trump puts VP Pence in charge of US responseStaff at Australian hospital racially abused over coronavirus panicMore new cases ou…
UK reports two new cases as outbreak spreads and losses on stock markets mount This live blog is closed. Follow the latest coronavirus updates hereTrump puts VP Pence in charge of US responseMore new cases outside China than inside, says WHOCoronavirus…
Tour guide had been given all-clear but then developed a sore throat and chest pains Coronavirus – latest updatesA woman working as a tour bus guide in Japan has tested positive for coronavirus for a second time, in what authorities have said is the fi…
Latest figures on new infections suggest Beijing’s strict response to the crisis is paying offCoronavirus crisis – live updatesThe number of new coronavirus cases being officially reported outside China has overtaken those reported by Beijing for the f…
Health secretary gives statement to Commons on latest advice on travel to ItalyCoronavirus latest – live updatesThe health secretary, Matt Hancock, has clarified advice on travel to Italy in the wake of the five coronavirus deaths in the north of the c…
More than 80,000 cases worldwide as impact on financial markets continues and UK schools told not to shut over infection fears. Follow live newsCoronavirus: is it safe to travel and should children be kept home?WHO expert says world not ready for pande…