Healthcare

Briton feared to be ‘super spreader’ of coronavirus (UPDATED)

Update: A GP practice in Brighton has been temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Earlier a British man who caught coronavirus in Singapore is feared…

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Dozens of Asia trade fairs, conferences postponed amid coronavirus fears

More than two dozen large trade fairs and industry conferences in Asia have been postponed because of the spread of the China coronavirus, shuttering events where billions of dollars worth…

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Coronavirus declared ‘serious and imminent threat’ to British public, WHO warns just the “tip of the iceberg”

The spread of coronavirus is a "serious and imminent threat" to the British public, the health secretary has said. The announcement by Matt Hancock gives the government additional powers to…

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Africa deemed unprepared for coronavirus outbreak

As the coronavirus spreads through much of China and various parts of the world, it has yet to be confirmed in Africa, but global health authorities are increasingly worried about…

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Coronavirus claims 97 lives in one day – but number of infections stabilises

The number of people killed by the new coronavirus rose by 97 on Sunday, the highest number of casualties in a day. The total number of deaths in China is…

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Coronavirus can be transmitted through ‘air’

Over the weekend, an official in Shanghai confirmed the virus also travelled through aerosol transmission, which means it can float a long distance through the air and cause infection later…

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Coronavirus deaths exceed Sars

The updated coronavirus death toll surpassed that of the 2002-3 epidemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars), which killed 774 people, The Guardian reports. China has recorded its deadliest day…

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Spain confirms 2nd coronavirus case, fourth UK case confirmed

Spain has confirmed its second case of the new virus from China and a plane evacuating more than 200 people from the Chinese city at the center of the epidemic…

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Flight carrying Britons and other foreign nationals evacuated from Wuhan lands in UK

An evacuation flight carrying Britons out of the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, has landed in the UK. It comes as the death toll in…

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Worldwide demand for face masks in coronavirus outbreak creating shortfall for those in real need

Unprecedented global demand for face masks and other protective equipment fuelled by the coronavirus epidemic, has created potentially dangerous shortages for those who need them most, the World Health…

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Two schools to shut in France as five British nationals among new coronavirus cases

France is closing two schools and trying to reassure vacationers in the Alps after five British citizens, including a 9-year-old child, contracted the new virus from China at a French…

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Tribute: Nurses and Medics fighting Coronavirus

A number of photos, circulating on social media, show medics with sore marks on their skin from wearing face masks to protect against the new disease strain. Local media said…

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Four British adults and child tested positive for Coronavirus in French Alps

Five Britons have tested positive for coronavirus in France, local health officials have confirmed. BBC reports that four adults and a child were diagnosed with the virus in the French…

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First US citizen confirmed dead from Coronavirus as China reports deadliest day in outbreak

A United States citizen has died from the new coronavirus in Wuhan, China, in what appeared to be the first death of an American from the outbreak, NYT reports. Mainland…

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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 scaly mammals, which are prized in Asia…

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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, amid fears over the new coronavirus outbreak. “Considering…

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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 officials have confirmed the death of Li, who…

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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 it suspended direct air traffic last month over…

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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, with no guarantee one will arrive in time.…

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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 newspaper claimed on Friday. The woman, who lives…

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Romania declares flu epidemic as 18 people die

The Romanian Health Ministry has declared a flu epidemic in the country, considering the high number of flu cases and respiratory infections over the past week. Over 7,000 flu cases…

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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 tested positive and been quarantined on a cruise…

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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 local media, ophthalmologist Dr Li Wenliang died from…

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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 to cushion the economic shock caused by the…

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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 Officer Professor Chris Whitty said: “A further patient…

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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 stepped up efforts to find a vaccine for…

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Landmark study to transform cancer treatment

More than a thousand scientists have built the most detailed picture of cancer ever in a landmark study. They said cancer was like a 100,000-piece jigsaw, and that until today,…

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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 rescuers and activists. The warning comes as campaigners…

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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 having coronavirus. Hospitals are also being warned to…

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‘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 of the normal development time from "two to…

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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. Several qualification events have already been impacted due…

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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 media reported Wednesday. The infant is the…

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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 and shops shut and airlines suspend flights. Apple…

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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 from an outbreak of a fast-spreading coronavirus rose…

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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 the new coronavirus has been detected in one of…

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EU to launch new plan to fight cancer

To mark World Cancer Day, the European Commission has announced it's to launch a new initiative to fight cancer in the EU by the end of the year. Cancer is…

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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 following the first fatality there and 10 cases…

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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, Commissioner Angelo Borrelli said Tuesday. All airports will…

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WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer

The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will…

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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 patient, who was being treated at a hospital…

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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 outlets. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said a national plan…

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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 on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and…

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Cruise ships to temporarily ban Chinese crew and passengers

Cruise lines worldwide will deny boarding to passengers and crew who have recently travelled to China, a global industry body said on Monday (Feb 3), as fears grow over the…

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China says ‘urgently needs’ medical masks to tackle virus

China said Monday it "urgently needs" protective medical equipment as the death toll in the country from a highly contagious coronavirus passed that of the 2002 SARS crisis, with more…

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Hong Kong closes 10 border crossings with China, China blasts US for ‘not helping’

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced the closure of 10 out of 13 land and sea border crossings with mainland China in a bid to curb the coronavirus outbreak.…

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Algeria evacuates Tunisian nationals and Libyan students from China

A plane is expected to arrive in Algeria on Monday with Tunisian, Libyan and Algerian citizens who were evacuated from Wuhan in China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Algerian…

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British drugmaker GSK to collaborate with CEPI in effort to develop coronavirus vaccine

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc is collaborating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to contribute towards the effort of developing a vaccine for the coronavirus outbreak, GSK and CEPI…

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China death toll rises to over 360, China’s new hospital set to open

The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 361, with Hubei province — the center of the outbreak — reporting 57 new deaths on Monday, according to the National Health Commission.…

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Major breakthrough in Italy as new coronavirus is ‘isolated’

The virologists of the Spallanzani hospital in Rome have isolated the new coronavirus, which is responsible for over 300 deaths and tens of thousands of infections worldwide. The news was…

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Dettol clarifies that there is no evidence it can kill new coronavirus

Dettol cannot kill the deadly coronavirus, its manufacturers reportedly confirmed today according to a report on the Mirrror. Scientists in the UK warn there is no evidence Dettol can kill…

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Russia’s and Chinese Foreign Ministers discuss coronavirus outbreak

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed cooperation in fighting the coronavirus outbreak in a phone call on Saturday, the Russian foreign ministry said. According…

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First known death outside China reported in Philippines

A 44-year-old man in the Philippines has died of the coronavirus, health officials said on Sunday, making him the first known death outside China. The man, a resident of…

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Can Coronavirus ‘diplomacy’ isolate or strengthen ties with China?

The world's news headlines are currently dominated by the alarming speed with which the infections of the coronavirus are spreading from the Chinese borders to, one can say, every corner…

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The Coronavirus from Cartoonists’ perspective

International emergency by Angel Boligan, El Universal, Mexico City Xi Corona Virus by Bart van Leeuwen, PoliticalCartoons.com Wall Street Worries by Jeff Koterba, Omaha World Herald, NE Outbreak by Dale…

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American FDA approves first drug for treatment of peanut allergy for children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Treatment with Palforzia…

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Spain’s Health Ministry confirms first case of coronavirus

Spain's Health Ministry announced late on Friday that the western European country had confirmed its first case of the Wuhan coronavirus. In a press statement Friday, the Spanish Ministry of…

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York hotel at the centre of Britain’s coronavirus scare

A hotel in York is at the centre of Britain’s coronavirus scare, after its guests were confirmed as the first two known cases of the virus in the UK. The…

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