Coronavirus
British hospitals warned to expect an influx of patients because of the coronavirus
The NHS has told hospitals in the United Kingdom they have two days to create "priority assessment pods" for those suspected of…
‘Significant breakthrough’ in race for vaccine made by UK scientists
The scientist leading the UK's research into a coronavirus vaccine says his team have made a significant breakthrough by reducing a part…
Olympic organisers ‘seriously concerned’ by coronavirus spread
Olympic organisers are "seriously concerned" about the spread of coronavirus and the impact it could have on the Tokyo Games this summer.…
Baby in China tests positive for coronavirus just 30 hours after birth
A baby in China's epidemic-hit Wuhan city has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus just 30 hours after being born, Chinese state…
Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China
Companies around the world have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China could disrupt supply chains or hurt bottom lines as factories…
Cruise ships ordered into quarantine increase to two
Thousands of passengers and crew on two cruise ships in Asian waters were placed in quarantine on Wednesday, as the death toll…
Belgian tests positive for coronavirus
A Belgian citizen repatriated from China has tested positive for coronavirus, the country's health ministry said Tuesday. "In Belgium, a case of…
China virus toll nears 500, cases found on cruise ship in Japan
The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak in China passed 490 on Wednesday, as two U.S. airlines suspended flights to Hong Kong…
Thermo-scanners to be installed in all Italy’s international airports to scan for Coronavirus
Thermoscanner tests for the coronavirus have been extended to all those arriving in Italian airports including European ones but excluding domestic flights,…
Second victim of the new Coronavirus out of China reported in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority on Tuesday confirmed the death of a 39-year-old man, who suffered from an underlying health condition. The 39-year-old…
Russia may deport any foreigners found with coronavirus
Foreign citizens could be deported from Russia if they test positive for the coronavirus, the prime minister said, according to country’s media…
Coronavirus fears trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban…