カテゴリー: Infectious diseases
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…
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…
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…
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…
About 200 Australians face another 14 days of isolation after more than two weeks in quarantine on the ship in JapanA horror holiday is close to being over for the hundreds of Australians stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship in Japan.About 200 Austra…
Beijing’s draconian measures to contain outbreak have delayed global transmissionThe World Health Organization is having to perform a diplomatic balancing act over the new coronavirus outbreak, caught between China – whose draconian measures to contain…
Students and a restaurant worker in Southampton report racist incidents, prompting fears in the communityCoronavirus outbreak – live updatesA spate of racist incidents linked to the coronavirus outbreak are being investigated by police, prompting fears…
Keeping passengers on ship may have helped spread of coronavirus, says one lawyerQuarantine conditions imposed on a stricken ship in Japan are both morally dubious and appear counterproductive, according to health experts who fear the vessel has become…
What are the symptoms of the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, how many people have died and when should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionIt is caused by a member of the coronavi…
David and Sally Abel announce positive test, as UK says it is trying to organise evacuation of British passengersCoronavirus outbreak – live updatesA British couple who published video diaries from a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan say t…
In city of 11m, officials threaten with punishment those who delay reporting symptomsCoronavirus outbreak – live updatesOne of Wuhan’s most senior doctors has died after contracting the coronavirus as authorities began a sweeping campaign inside the ci…
UK prepares evacuation flight for cruise ship passengers. Follow the latest newsBritish couple on Diamond Princess test positiveSenior doctor dies in WuhanWhat is the coronavirus?Share your experiences 6.10pm GMT Russia will suspend entry of Chinese ci…