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Coronavirus: US, Australia and Thailand report first deaths

China reports 573 new cases with further travel bans and large gatherings restrictedCoronavirus – live updatesThe US, Australia and Thailand have reported their first deaths from coronavirus as two frontline doctors in China died and more countries put…

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More new coronavirus cases outside China than inside, says WHO

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…

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South Korea tests thousands of religious sect members for coronavirus

Country confirms more than 430 cases as WHO head voices concern over fifth death in IranCoronavirus – latest updatesThousands of members of a secretive religious sect in South Korea are being tested for the new coronavirus after more than 430 cases wer…

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China’s handling of coronavirus is a diplomatic challenge for WHO

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…

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Coronavirus: Australia devising plan to evacuate citizens on board cruise ship

Of nearly 200 Australians on Diamond Princess, only those who are well will be evacuated, and those who test positive sent to Japanese hospitals The Australian government is working on a plan to evacuate its citizens off the stricken Diamond Princess c…

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Coronavirus: Australia extends travel ban on people entering from China for a week

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family are exempt from the ban, which was due to expire on SaturdayThe Australian government has extended its travel ban on people who have travelled through China by another week, Scott Morr…

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