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Wuhan’s lockdown ends after 11 weeks, China’s new coronavirus cases surge

Mainland China’s new coronavirus cases doubled in 24 hours as the number of infected overseas travellers surged, and new asymptomatic infections more than quadrupled, pressuring authorities to tighten measures to…

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China reports zero Covid-19 deaths for first time since January

China has reported zero new Covid-19 deaths for the first time since January, despite struggles with ongoing outbreaks including in Wuhan where dozens of residential blocks have been locked down…

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China sees rises in new coronavirus cases

Mainland China reported 39 new coronavirus cases as of Sunday, up from 30 a day earlier, and the number of asymptomatic cases also surged, as Beijing continued to struggle…

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Mainland China sees rise in new coronavirus cases

Mainland China reported 30 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, up from 19 a day earlier as the number of cases involving travellers from abroad as well as local transmissions increased,…

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China mourns Covid-19 dead

China mourned the thousands who have died in the outbreak, flying the national flag at half mast throughout the country and suspending all forms of entertainment. The day of mourning…

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China’s Shenzhen bans the eating of cats and dogs after coronavirus

The Chinese city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of dogs and cats as part of a wider clampdown on the wildlife trade since the emergence of the new coronavirus.…

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Chinese scientists find ‘effective’ antibodies for Covid-19

A team of Chinese scientists has isolated several antibodies that it says are “extremely effective” at blocking the ability of the new coronavirus to enter cells, which eventually could be…

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China reports a fall in new confirmed coronavirus cases

China reported on Wednesday a fall in new confirmed coronavirus cases, with almost all cases imported from overseas. China had 36 new cases on Tuesday, the National Health Commission…

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Pet cat tests positive for coronavirus in Hong Kong

A pet cat has tested positive for the coronavirus in Hong Kong after its owner was confirmed with having the virus, the city’s Agricultural and Fisheries department said, cautioning…

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China sees drop in new coronavirus cases, none in Hubei

Mainland China reported a drop in new coronavirus cases for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, as Beijing seeks to stamp out the risk of a second wave of infections…

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Chinese asked to stay vigilant as coronavirus cases continue to slow

China’s official media told people to stay on guard against the coronavirus on Saturday, and restrictions on foreigners entering went into effect, as the country reported no new locally…

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China offers Trump help in fighting coronavirus

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday that he would have China’s support in fighting the coronavirus, as the United States faces…

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China bars foreign visitors as imported cases rise

China has announced a temporary ban on all foreign visitors, even if they have visas or residence permits. The country is also limiting Chinese and foreign airlines to one flight…

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China reports second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus transmissions

Mainland China reported a second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus cases as the country’s epicenter of the epidemic Hubei province opened its borders, but imported cases rose as…

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Photo Story: Social distancing in China

Workers have lunch while sitting 1.5 meters away from others at the joint-venture Dongfeng Honda in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. The automaker says 95 percent of its labour force has…

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Hubei eases restrictions after zero locally transmitted infections were reported

Mainland China reported a drop in new confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday as imported infections fell and zero locally transmitted infections were reported, including in central Hubei province. The number of new cases…

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Hong Kong bans all foreigners from entering

Hong Kong is to ban all visitors coming to the city. The city's leader Carrie Lam said in a news conference that all foreigners would be banned for the next…

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China continues to see a drop in new cases

Mainland China saw a drop in its daily tally of new coronavirus cases, reversing four straight days of gains, as the capital Beijing ramped up measures to contain the…

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Photo Story: Businesses begin to recover in Beijing

A vendor wearing face mask works in a store of a shopping mall in Beijing, China, 20 March 2020. Many restaurants, stores and other businesses begin to recovery which closed…

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China’s new imported coronavirus cases at record; no domestic transfers for second day

China’s imported coronavirus cases have risen to a record 228, data showed on Friday, as infected travellers spread to ever more provinces, adding pressure on authorities to toughen entry rules…

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China eyes end to coronavirus outbreak, believes the worst is now over

Chinese scientists and health experts involved in the country’s fight against the coronavirus believe the worst is now over, downplaying warnings that the disease could become seasonal or that a…

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No new coronavirus cases reported in Wuhan, Beijing hit by a record number of imported cases

Beijing was hit by a record number of imported cases of the coronavirus as new local transmissions in China fell to zero, putting more pressure on the Chinese capital to…

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China’s imported coronavirus cases rise as local infections drop again, South Korea reports more recoveries

The number of new coronavirus cases imported into mainland China from overseas surpassed the number of locally transmitted new infections for the first time on Friday, data released by the…

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Photo Story: Hands-free cashier in China to fight coronavirus

A woman pays for goods she bought using a hands-free cashier that were introduced after the outbreak of the coronavirus in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China. China is using innovative technological…

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China’s coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan sees second day of encouraging developments

China’s Wuhan city, ground zero of the new coronavirus outbreak, reported five new cases on Friday, the second day in a row the tally has been less than 10, while…

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China coronavirus adviser expects global pandemic to be over by June

The global coronavirus pandemic is likely to be over by June, Zhong Nanshan, the Chinese government’s senior medical adviser, said on Thursday. A lot of imported cases into China are…

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China says coronavirus peak has passed

China’s coronavirus epidemic has passed its peak, its top health commission said on Thursday, as it logged just eight new infections in Hubei province, the first time the epicenter…

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China vows to enhance global cooperation on coronavirus control

China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that China is willing to enhance global cooperation in, and make contributions to COVID-19 prevention and control work as the disease continues to spread worldwide. China's…

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South Korea reports jump in coronavirus cases, China’s cases rise on infections from abroad

China reported an uptick in new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections, reversing four straight days of fewer new cases, driven by infected individuals arriving from abroad. Mainland China had 24…

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Photo Story: China turns to hi-tech to fight coronavirus

A police security robot drives on a sidewalk near the high-speed railway station in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. The security robot warns people if they are not wearing masks, checks…

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Photo Story: Infant saved from quarantine hotel building collapses in China

Rescuers carry out an injured infant from the collapsed six-floor hotel building in Quanzhou city in southeast China's Fujian province, 08 March 2020. Ten people have been found dead and…

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Photo Story: The miracle of life amid coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China

A midwife shows a new-born to the present medical workers after a C-section operation on a suspected COVID-19 patient at Wuhan Union Hospital in Wuhan , Hubei province, China,…

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30 still trapped as Hotel used to Quarantine people collapses in China – Update

About 30 people remained trapped early on Sunday after a five-storey hotel being used for coronavirus quarantine collapsed in the southeast Chinese port city of Quanzhou, state media said. About…

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Chinese firm Xiaomi donates thousands of masks to Italy

Xiaomi has donated supplies, including tens of thousands of masks, to Italy during this difficult time. We entered the market less than two years ago and have continuously felt love…

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China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients

China will use a Roche Holding AG arthritis drug to treat some coronavirus patients in severe conditions, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to build up treatment…

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Chinese Medical Association states coronavirus median incubation period 5-7 days, maximum 14

The median incubation period of the new coronavirus is five to seven days and the maximum 14 days, Du Bin, Chairman of the Critical Care Medical Branch of the Chinese…

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China concerned over possible locust invasion

China could face a desert locust invasion, a government body warned on Monday, urging local authorities to prepare for the possible arrival of the voracious insects from neighboring Pakistan and…

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Satellite images show how pollution cleared over China following Coronavirus outbreak

Satellite images from NASA show how pollution has cleared over China as the coronavirus outbreak keeps people indoors and factories are forced to close. NASA and the European Space Agency used…

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Photo Story: Volunteers in China provide healthcare to non-COVID-19 patients

A woman gives birth to a baby girl, with the help of a midwife at the Maternal and Child Hospital of Hubei Province in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. A group…

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EU co-finances the delivery of more protective equipment to China

The European Commission is co-financing the delivery of more than 25 tonnes of personal protective equipment to China after the EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis…

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5.1 Earthquake reported in China

No casualties have been reported so far as a 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Jiashi County in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 11:39 p.m. Friday.Tremors were felt in…

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Armed gang in Hong Kong steals toilet rolls amid coronavirus scare

Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls were being hunted by Hong Kong police on Monday, in a city wracked by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying. Toilet rolls have…

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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 will be disinfected with X-rays or high temperatures…

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China accused of under-reporting Coronavirus Co-VID 19

The Financial Times reports that frontline healthcare workers, patients and international experts have accused China of under-reporting the number of coronavirus victims in the country, saying authorities were conducting inadequate…

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Pilots, flight attendants demand flights to China stop, France confirms sixth case of coronavirus infection

Pilots and flight attendants are demanding airlines stop flights to China as health officials declare a global emergency over the rapidly spreading coronavirus, with American Airlines’ pilots filing a lawsuit…

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The Philippines and India confirm first case of new coronavirus

The Philippine health officials have confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the country. A 38-year-old Chinese woman, who arrived in the country from Wuhan, China, on January 21,…

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