Coronavirus

Alitalia flight blocked in the Mauritius due to coronavirus fears

Passengers on an Alitalia flight from Rome were stopped from disembarking at the airport of Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. The measure was taken due to the alarming rate of the…

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EU pledges €230m to fight COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

The European Union has pledged €230 million to help fight the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as member state Italy grapples with a rise in cases across the country. Italian authorities announced…

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Australian share market tumbles as investors fear coronavirus spread

The Australian share market has tumbled, with investors rattled by concerns about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, and the selling could continue, with US futures sharply lower. Investors are…

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UPDATED: Fifth victim from coronavirus in Italy as it struggles to contain outbreak

There has been a fifth victim from the coronavirus in Italy. The fifth victim is an 88-year-old adult from Caselle Lanne, also in Lombardy . Earlier, an 84 year old…

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Kuwait and Bahrain report their first cases of the coronavirus

Kuwait and Bahrain reported their first cases of the virus, while Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia closed their borders with Iran, as Tehran reported more coronavirus infections and deaths. Neighbouring Afghanistan…

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Four new coronavirus cases in the UK

Four cruise ship passengers flown to Britain on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13. They were among 30 repatriated…

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New Zealand extends ban on China arrivals, global spread of coronavirus raises pandemic fears

New Zealand has extended for eight days a ban on arrivals from mainland China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, carrying into its fourth week an effort to block…

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77 year old woman is the third Coronavirus victim in Italy – Update

The number of Coronavirus positive in Italy continues to rise: at the moment - according to the data provided by Commissioner Angelo Borrelli - there are 152, including the three…

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Venice carnival suspended after Coronavirus cases escalation in Italy

Italian authorities announced on Sunday that events related to the famous Venice carnival would be stopped as the country became the first one in Europe to have a national die…

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Thermal screening to be introduced at airport and cruise terminals in Malta

The Maltese health authorities are implementing all the necessary preparedness and response actions required for the outbreak of COVID-19, the office of the Deputy Prime Minister said in a…

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Italy coronavirus cases rise to more than 100, schools to be kept closed in Lombardy

The number of cases of coronavirus in Italy continued to rise on Sunday after the government passed a series of emergency measures to limit the spread of the outbreak in…

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South Korea raises virus alert level to ‘highest’ as cases surge

South Korea is raising its alert on the new coronavirus to the “highest level”, President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, as the country reported 123 new infections. South Korea has seen…

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Alarm in the Holy Land after visit by pilgrims with coronavirus

Israeli and Palestinian authorities sought to quell fears of a potential local outbreak of the coronavirus after learning that South Korean pilgrims who had toured some of the holy land’s…

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Ten new cases of coronavirus in Iran, two dead

Authorities in Iran announced the detection of at least 10 new cases of coronavirus and two more deaths, deepening a sense of public unease over the handling of the spread…

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Italy becomes worst affected country by coronavirus in Europe

Italy is taking extraordinary measures after seeing a rapid increase in coronavirus infections especially in the North of the country after two deaths, one in Lombardy and one in Veneto,…

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Serie A matches postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

Inter-Sampdoria, Atalanta-Sassuolo and Verona-Cagliari were postponed as a precaution in view of the Coronavirus outbreak in Italy. Authorities have put ten towns on lockdown in the north of the country.…

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Government holding urgent meeting following Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

The Italian government is holding a high-level meeting to discuss what actions it intends to take in view of the sudden increase in cases of Coronavirus reported in the peninsula,…

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Will the Coronavirus force the postponement of the Olympic Games in Tokyo?

The IOC, local organizers, the Tokyo city government and everyone involved is saying “no.” That includes Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. However, a respected Japanese virologist said this week the games…

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Football, Basketball and Volleyball matches amongst sports effected by Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

The Coronavirus outbreak in Italy has led to the suspension of a number of sport events. These include Serie B football matches, games from lower divisions and also other sports.…

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Digital Taxation and Coronavirus top G20 summit in Saudi Arabia

Finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 nations weighed the potential impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the world economy as they met in Riyadh Saturday for a two-day…

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Coronavirus, Europe’s health policy and the challenges ahead – Academic perspective

The difficulty to forecast the level of spread and danger of the Coronavirus is linked to the fact that the biggest problem that we have is that "we don’t know…

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Italy’s second victim of Coronavirus reported

An outbreak of the fatal Coronavirus in Italy has claimed two victims, as the number of cases in the northern Lombardy and Veneto regions continues to rise. According to what…

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The Coronavirus spread in numbers

South Korea on Saturday reported a six-fold jump in viral infections in four days to 346, most of them linked to a church and a hospital in and around the…

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First death caused by Coronavirus in Italy

Adriano Trevisan, an elderly man in the northern city of Padua has died after being infected with the coronavirus, becoming the first Italian victim of the disease, Health Minister Roberto…

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Alert in Italy several people are diagnosed with Coronavirus – UPDATE

Update: Italian news agencies and media outlets are reporting the first death due to the Coronavirus. Officials said Friday that over 16 people have been infected with the coronavirus in…

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Clashes in Ukraine upon arrival of Coronavirus evacuees from China

A central Ukrainian town was the scene of clashes on Thursday as outraged residents protested against the arrival of evacuees from China, who were set to be quarantined for the coronavirus.…

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Italy confirms first human-transmitted coronavirus case (UPDATE)

Update: Italian news agencies and media outlets are reporting the first death due to the Coronavirus. UPDATE: Six people have been infected with the coronavirus in Lombardy, regional welfare councillor…

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Two passengers who were quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship died

Two passengers who were on the cruise ship quarantined because of the coronavirus have died, according to a report. They were a man and a woman in their 80s, Japanese…

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UNICEF appeals for US$42.3 million to support the global Covid-19 outbreak response

UNICEF is urgently appealing for $42.3 million to scale up its response to the Covid-19 virus outbreak and support global efforts to contain it. “This is a race against time,”…

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Italy’s 2020 economic growth may be cut if coronavirus effect is significant

Italy’s 2020 growth forecast may be revised down if there is a significant impact from the coronavirus outbreak, Italy’s Economy Minister said on Wednesday. “The 0.6% (GDP growth for 2020)…

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UN chief says new virus poses “enormous” risks but “is not out of control”

The U.N. secretary-general said Tuesday the virus outbreak that began in China poses “a very dangerous situation” for the world, but “is not out of control.” Speaking in an interview…

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Iran reports first two cases of coronavirus

State-run ISNA news agency is reporting that Iranian health officials have confirmed two coronavirus cases within the country. The first brush with the virus the country has faced since the…

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Passengers and crew leave Diamond Princess as quarantine ends

Hundreds of people who have been stuck on board a coronavirus-hit cruise ship for two weeks are being allowed to disembark. The ship is currently moored off the coast of…

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Doubts raised on quarantine conditions imposed on Coronavirus stricken cruise liner in Japan

Quarantine 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 an incubator for the…

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Russia bans Chinese nationals from entering country

Russia has decided to ban Chinese nationals from entering its territory amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The ban will be implemented from February 20. Developing story

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New report show that Coronavirus mortality rate is 2.9%

Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 70,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study since the outbreak began. Data from the Chinese Centre for Disease…

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Apple’s revenue impacted by Coronavirus

Apple said Monday that disruption due to the novel coronavirus had hit both production and demand in China, and the company was "experiencing a slower return to normal conditions" than…

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More than 300 American cruise liner passengers flown to USA

More than 300 American cruise liner passengers, including 14 who tested positive for coronavirus, were flown home to military bases in the United States after two weeks under quarantine off…

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No Coronavirus infections in Malta so far – The Headlines – The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent highlights a re-assuring statement by Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne indicating that were no coronavirus infections in Malta so far, but two people were currently being held…

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WHO confirms a total of nine confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

he World Health Organization announces a total of nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region as of 16 February 2020. Nine cases were reported in by…

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Armed gang in Hong Kong steals toilet rolls amid coronavirus scare

Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls were being hunted by Hong Kong police on Monday, in a city wracked by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. Toilet rolls have…

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Emperor’s birthday event cancelled due to COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

The Japanese Imperial Household Agency announced it has cancelled a birthday public appearance for Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace scheduled on 23 February 2020 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus…

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Scramble to track Westerdam cruise ship passengers after coronavirus case confirmed

Holland America Line said it is working with governments and health experts to track passengers who disembarked from its Westerdam cruise ship docked in Cambodia after an American woman tested…

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Deaths in China from coronavirus increase to more than 1,700, warning epidemic is unpredictable

The number of deaths from the coronavirus in China's Hubei rose to more than 1,700 on Monday as international experts began a joint mission with their Chinese counterparts to tackle…

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Coronavirus might have originated from a lab in Wuhan – reports

As the coronavirus continued its rapid spread throughout China and the rest of the world this past week, one thing became increasingly certain: There’s a lot that’s still unknown about…

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No Time to Die yet for James Bond as Chinese tour is cancelled due to Coronavirus

The makers of the latest James Bond blockbuster have been forced to postpone a lucrative publicity tour in China as cinemas in the country remain shut in efforts to contain…

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Coronavirus outbreak might lead to problems for Europe’s medicines supply

At this moment, the novel coronavirus outbreak isn’t causing problems for Europe’s medicines supply. But that’s almost certain to change, industry experts warn — and at the worst possible time…

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China has quarantined used bank notes to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus

China has quarantined used bank notes to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chinese central bank announced on Saturday. Notes will be disinfected with X-rays or high temperatures…

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Thailand reports one new case of coronavirus

Thailand has recorded one new case of coronavirus, bringing the total in the country to 34 since January, a health ministry official said on Saturday. The new case is a…

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France announces first coronavirus death in Europe

France's health minister has said a Chinese tourist has died from coronavirus COVID19 , the first fatality from the virus in Europe. An 80-year-old Chinese tourist, from Hubei province, died…

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Egypt confirms first case of coronavirus, Beijing orders 14-day quarantine for returnees

Egypt confirmed its first case of coronavirus, making it the first known infection in Africa. A joint statement from Egypt's health and population ministries said the patient was not from…

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Dentists threatened by coronavirus face-mask shortage

Some UK dentists may have to "down drills" if the shortage of face masks caused by the coronavirus outbreak continues, according to the British Dental Association. All practices are now…

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Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds

The rise of “fake news” - including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media - could make disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse,…

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Passenger with suspected coronavirus lands at Heathrow

A passenger with suspected coronavirus was on board a flight from San Francisco which landed at Heathrow this morning. Passengers on United Airlines Flight 901 have told Sky News the…

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Call for EU to make own medicines to counter coronavirus outbreak amid fears of shortages

Europe is working with China to meet a shortfall in protective equipment against the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, ministers said on Thursday amid fears of a global shortage of drugs and…

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Japan reports first COVID-19 death to take global total to 1,710

Japan has announced its first death from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, taking the global total to 1,710. Health minister Katsunobu Kato said the victim was a woman in her 80s…

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20 Chinese tourists discharged in Italy after testing negative for coronavirus

A group of 20 Chinese tourists was discharged after repeatedly testing negative for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). The group had spent 14 days in quarantine after coming into contact with…

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