カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
Travel restrictions leave many stranded, while those with flights booked await refundsCoronavirus – latest newsForeign nationals who live in China or planned to visit say they have been left in limbo as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, with many u…
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 infectionIt is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has neve…
Virus-free passengers from cruise ship will leave Japan on Friday, says foreign secretaryCoronavirus – latest updatesA British couple diagnosed with coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan have praised the care they are receiving, saying they are “in the…
Government cites continuing infections in mainland China in decision to extend ban until 29 February, despite pleas from higher education sectorThe Australian government has extended its ban on international arrivals who have travelled through China fo…
A 61-year-old woman is believed to have infected dozens of worshippers at the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu, taking the national total to 82Coronavirus – latest news The South Korean city of Daegu was facing an “unprecedented crisis” after coron…
US says efforts to contain spread ‘may not have been sufficient’ as Japanese health minister argues ‘we’ve been doing our best’Two passengers who were onboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise liner have died after being diagnosed with Covid-19, …
WHO issues latest briefing; South Korean city sees surge in cases; and two Japanese passengers from stricken Diamond Princess ship die South Korean city on high alert as cases soar at ‘cult’ churchExperts fear false rumours could harm China cooperation…
Travel options have been narrowed by a growing list of countries denying entry to passengers from the shipThe cheers of celebration have faded. The waving of roses has ceased. Having finally reached a friendly port willing to accept them after nearly t…
Oxford Economics says virus already having ‘chilling effect’ as China factory closures spreadCoronavirus updates – liveThe coronavirus could cost the global economy more than $1tn in lost output if it turns into a pandemic, according to a leading econo…
A British couple who had been asking the UK government to
organise a repatriation flight for passengers stuck on a cruise ship in Japan will not be on the plane after testing
positive for coronavirus. David Abel said in a video on Facebook that …
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and at what point should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionHow the coronavirus spread across China and the wo…
Passengers who disembark Diamond Princess may not be allowed to board evacuation flight later in week, FCO warns Coronavirus: live updatesBritish passengers stuck on the cruise ship in Japan where more than 600 people have been infected with the corona…
Analysts say epidemic poses gravest threat to authorities since Tiananmen Square – and Beijing’s tight control could backfireThe coronavirus crisis in China has posed unprecedented political challenges to the authorities and prompted them to further cr…
More than 3,000 people to disembark over three days after ship proved a fertile breeding ground for Covid-19Deaths rise over 2,000 in China – latest updatesHundreds of passengers have begun leaving the stricken Diamond Princess in Japan after testing n…
Deaths in mainland China pass 2,000 and Foreign Office tells Britons to stay on the Diamond Princess cruise shipChina’s handling of the virus is a diplomatic challenge for the WHOChinese people in UK targeted with abuse over outbreakDissent becomes vic…