Coronavirus
China scientists identify pangolin as possible coronavirus host
The deadly coronavirus outbreak in China could have spread from bats to humans through the illegal traffic of pangolins, the world’s only…
Swatch cancels Zurich watch event over coronavirus fears
Swatch Group has called off its “Time to Move” watch fair in Zurich, due to take place at the end of February,…
Mourning ceremony in Hong Kong for Chinese whistleblower doctor Li Wenlian
Mourners pay their respect to Chinese doctor Li Wenliang during a mourning ceremony in Hong Kong, China, 07 February 2020. Mainland health…
Conflicting reports on resumption of Italy-China flights
Reuters reports that China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that Italy was willing to resume some flights between the two countries, after…
Experts scramble for new coronavirus vaccine but may not come in time
The flu-like virus that exploded from China has researchers worldwide once again scrambling to find a vaccine against a surprise health threat,…
First case of coronavirus in North Korea, British man on cruise ship in Japan tests positive for coronavirus
A woman in North Korea has become the first person in the country to test positive for the coronavirus, a South Korean…
More than 30,000 infected with the coronavirus in China, Italy reports third confirmed case
More than 30,000 cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in China, with over 600 deaths. At least 60 people have…
Chinese doctor who tried to warn medics about Coronavirus dies in Wuhan
The Chinese doctor who tried to warn other medics about the coronavirus has died after contracting the infection in Wuhan. According to…
China cuts tariffs on $75bn of US goods amid coronavirus pressure
China has cut tariffs on $75bn worth of imports from the US. The move comes as trade tensions ease and Beijing tries…
Third Coronavirus case confirmed in UK
A third person in the UK has tested positive for coronavirus, the Department of Health has said. In a statement, Chief Medical…
More virus cases on cruise ship off Japan, Possible virus hot spot in Singapore
Ten more people on a quarantined cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, as health experts…
Thousands of abandoned pets ‘at risk of starving to death’ in coronavirus-hit areas in China
Thousands of pets trapped in the epicentre of China's deadly coronavirus outbreak are at risk of starving to death, according to animal…