Coronavirus
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…