Coronavirus
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Two Maltese on cruise ship stuck in Cambodia over coronavirus fears
The Cambodian government allowed the MS Westerdam cruise ship, with about 2,000 passengers and crew aboard, to dock at Preah Sihanouk port,…
London gets first case of coronavirus, Germany calls on EU to allocate funds
A woman who flew into London from China a few days ago is being treated for coronavirus, bringing the total number of…