Coronavirus

Possible outright cancellation of Olympic Games

A large number of the year’s prestigious sporting events are at risk as the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, with the organisers of the Six Nations, the Cheltenham…

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World about to be gripped by coronavirus pandemic – Australian PM

There is every sign the world is about to be gripped by a pandemic of coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned on Thursday, as Australia kicked off emergency measures to…

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Denmark confirms first coronavirus case

Denmark has confirmed its first coronavirus infection in a man who returned from a ski holiday in northern Italy, the Danish health authority said on Thursday. The man was put…

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Coronavirus confirmed in Japanese woman for second time, after initial recovery

A Japanese woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka's prefectural government said, the first known person in the…

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s school latest in UK to have pupils self-isolate because of coronavirus fears

Four pupils at a primary school which Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend are in self-isolation after a trip to northern Italy, it is understood. The four from Thomas's Battersea…

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Trump names VP Pence man in charge of coronavirus response

US President Trump has appointed his Vice-President Mike Pence to coordinate the government response to the coronavirus outbreak. Both men told a White House news conference that the risk…

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Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy, Romania has reported its first case of the virus

The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has jumped to 400, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak. Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Wednesday that…

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Shortage of wedding dresses in U.K. following Coronavirus outbreak in China

A shortage of wedding dresses in the UK could be one of the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, MPs have heard. Labour's Chris Bryant told the House of Commons how…

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MSC Meraviglia denied entry access to Jamaica and Cayman Islands

The MSC Meraviglia from was blocked from entering the port in Ochos Rios, Jamaica on Tuesday, health officials said. The ship, carrying more than 4,500 passengers and over 1,600 crew…

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Brazil reports first coronavirus case in South America

Brazil announced its first case of coronavirus today, marking the first time the virus has been reported in South America.The coronavirus outbreak — which started in the city of Wuhan…

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My father is not a number, not just a name or surname – Adriano Trevisan’s daughter

"Adriano Trevisan is not a number, he is not the first Italian victim of the coronavirus, it is not a name and a surname in the newspaper. Adriano Trevisan is…

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Number of Coronavirus deaths in Italy reaches 12

Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borrelli said Wednesday that the number of people with the coronavirus to have died in Italy has climbed to 12 while 374 have contracted the virus.…

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The WHO’s Q&A on symptoms, prevention and other issues connected coronaviruses (COVID-19)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a series of Questions and Answers for the general public on the outbreak of coronaviruses (COVID-19). Among other things, the WHO recommends Regularly…

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The on-line map that tracks the coronavirus in real time

The number of novel coronavirus cases is changing quickly. A real-time tracking map shows us just how quickly. The map from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering…

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Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths

As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up. Google, Facebook and other platforms are struggling to keep ahead of…

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Greece Confirms First Coronavirus Case

Greece has confirmed its first coronavirus case, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The patient was a 38-year-old Greek woman who had travelled from an area of northern Italy, said…

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Austria quarantines a dozen people after first coronavirus cases, Madrid confirms two

Austria has quarantined 12 people who were in close contact with a couple who were the country’s first coronavirus cases, one of whom works as a hotel receptionist, the local…

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Scottish government expecting coronavirus outbreak

The Scottish government announced last night it was stepping up its preparations for an outbreak, after the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, chaired a resilience meeting to discuss preparations. The health…

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Kuwait bans cruise ships from coronavirus-infected countries

Kuwait has barred foreign ships, except those carrying oil, from departing to or arriving from several countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a notice seen by…

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France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus

France reports first citizen to die from coronavirus as three new cases confirmed. The number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus in France has risen to three and one person…

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Joint WHO and ECDC mission in Italy to support COVID-19 control and prevention efforts

A WHO-led team of experts from WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) arrived in Italy to support Italian authorities in understanding the situation. WHO experts…

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Mellitah Oil and Gas stops flights of expat workers into Libya because of coronavirus, no cases reported in Libya so far

Mellitah Oil and Gas, a National Oil Corporation and Eni joint venture, has stopped all flights bringing in foreign workers to its sites until further notice. The move is taken…

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WHO warns world ‘not ready’ for coronavirus pandemic

At the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Bruce Aylward, who headed an international expert mission to China, hailed the drastic quarantine and containment measures taken by the country. But…

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UK warns against traveling to Italian coronavirus towns

Britain advised its citizens to avoid traveling to almost a dozen towns in northern Italy and to self isolate if they had flu-like symptoms after the death toll there from…

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The US warns people to prepare for coronavirus to spread, says it’s not a question of if, but a question of when

It's not a question of if, but a question of when - that's the warning from America's top medical scientists regarding the possibility of a coronavirus pandemic. The United States…

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Coronavirus outbreak in Europe spreading from Italy, cases reported in Austria, Croatia, Switzerland and Algeria

Several European countries have announced their first coronavirus cases, with all appearing to be linked to the growing outbreak in Italy. Austria, Croatia and Switzerland said the cases involved people…

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Italy set to request EU ‘freedom of movement’ in budget in view of Coronavirus

Italy's deputy economy minister said Tuesday that the EU ought to leave Italy some wiggle room on its budget targets if the bloc's third-largest economy succumbs to the coronavirus outbreak…

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COVID-19 anxiety hits Malta

A day after the government announcement that thermal cameras are being set up to screen inbound passengers, Malta has been gripped by coronavirus panic. The growing list of deaths linked…

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Italy says Coronavirus death toll has reached 10, with 322 people infected

This is the updated report on the coronavirus in Italy. In Italy, the number of confirmed victims of the Coronavirus has reached 10 confirmed . The last three victims are…

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Iran’s deputy health minister says he contracted the Coronavirus

Iran’s deputy health minister said he has contracted the coronavirus and placed himself in isolation, a day after appearing feverish at a press conference in which he downplayed its spread…

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Coronavirus Briefing Update

The coronavirus death toll climbed to seven in Italy on Monday and several Middle East countries were dealing with their first infections, sending markets into a tailspin over fears of…

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Coronavirus claims sixth life in Italy, 219 infected

The number of deaths caused by the Coronavirus in Italy now reached 6. On Monday, three more persons succumbed to the effects of the virus as the country has reported…

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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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Experts warn world is approaching coronavirus tipping point

The world is fast approaching a tipping point in the spread of the coronavirus, according to experts, who warn that the disease is outpacing efforts to contain it, after major…

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British Airways flight to Italy forced to return to gate because of coronavirus panic

Reactions to the spread of the coronavirus are becoming more extreme, with a British Airways flight returning to the gate at Heathrow airport because of fears of the coronavirus, or…

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Iraq confirms first case of coronavirus

Iraq has confirmed its first novel coronavirus case in an elderly Iranian national living in the southern city of Najaf, according to health officials. Iraq had blocked travel to and…

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Alitalia flight blocked in the Mauritius due to coronavirus fears

Passengers on an Alitalia flight from Rome were stopped from disembarking at the airport of Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. The measure was taken due to the alarming rate of the…

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EU pledges €230m to fight COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak

The European Union has pledged €230 million to help fight the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as member state Italy grapples with a rise in cases across the country. Italian authorities announced…

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Australian share market tumbles as investors fear coronavirus spread

The Australian share market has tumbled, with investors rattled by concerns about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, and the selling could continue, with US futures sharply lower. Investors are…

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UPDATED: Fifth victim from coronavirus in Italy as it struggles to contain outbreak

There has been a fifth victim from the coronavirus in Italy. The fifth victim is an 88-year-old adult from Caselle Lanne, also in Lombardy . Earlier, an 84 year old…

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Kuwait and Bahrain report their first cases of the coronavirus

Kuwait and Bahrain reported their first cases of the virus, while Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia closed their borders with Iran, as Tehran reported more coronavirus infections and deaths. Neighbouring Afghanistan…

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Four new coronavirus cases in the UK

Four cruise ship passengers flown to Britain on Saturday have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 13. They were among 30 repatriated…

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New Zealand extends ban on China arrivals, global spread of coronavirus raises pandemic fears

New Zealand has extended for eight days a ban on arrivals from mainland China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, carrying into its fourth week an effort to block…

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77 year old woman is the third Coronavirus victim in Italy – Update

The number of Coronavirus positive in Italy continues to rise: at the moment - according to the data provided by Commissioner Angelo Borrelli - there are 152, including the three…

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Venice carnival suspended after Coronavirus cases escalation in Italy

Italian authorities announced on Sunday that events related to the famous Venice carnival would be stopped as the country became the first one in Europe to have a national die…

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Thermal screening to be introduced at airport and cruise terminals in Malta

The Maltese health authorities are implementing all the necessary preparedness and response actions required for the outbreak of COVID-19, the office of the Deputy Prime Minister said in a…

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Italy coronavirus cases rise to more than 100, schools to be kept closed in Lombardy

The number of cases of coronavirus in Italy continued to rise on Sunday after the government passed a series of emergency measures to limit the spread of the outbreak in…

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South Korea raises virus alert level to ‘highest’ as cases surge

South Korea is raising its alert on the new coronavirus to the “highest level”, President Moon Jae-in said Sunday, as the country reported 123 new infections. South Korea has seen…

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Alarm in the Holy Land after visit by pilgrims with coronavirus

Israeli and Palestinian authorities sought to quell fears of a potential local outbreak of the coronavirus after learning that South Korean pilgrims who had toured some of the holy land’s…

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Ten new cases of coronavirus in Iran, two dead

Authorities in Iran announced the detection of at least 10 new cases of coronavirus and two more deaths, deepening a sense of public unease over the handling of the spread…

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Italy becomes worst affected country by coronavirus in Europe

Italy is taking extraordinary measures after seeing a rapid increase in coronavirus infections especially in the North of the country after two deaths, one in Lombardy and one in Veneto,…

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Serie A matches postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

Inter-Sampdoria, Atalanta-Sassuolo and Verona-Cagliari were postponed as a precaution in view of the Coronavirus outbreak in Italy. Authorities have put ten towns on lockdown in the north of the country.…

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Government holding urgent meeting following Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

The Italian government is holding a high-level meeting to discuss what actions it intends to take in view of the sudden increase in cases of Coronavirus reported in the peninsula,…

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Football, Basketball and Volleyball matches amongst sports effected by Coronavirus outbreak in Italy

The Coronavirus outbreak in Italy has led to the suspension of a number of sport events. These include Serie B football matches, games from lower divisions and also other sports.…

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Digital Taxation and Coronavirus top G20 summit in Saudi Arabia

Finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 nations weighed the potential impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the world economy as they met in Riyadh Saturday for a two-day…

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Coronavirus, Europe’s health policy and the challenges ahead – Academic perspective

The difficulty to forecast the level of spread and danger of the Coronavirus is linked to the fact that the biggest problem that we have is that "we don’t know…

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Italy’s second victim of Coronavirus reported

An outbreak of the fatal Coronavirus in Italy has claimed two victims, as the number of cases in the northern Lombardy and Veneto regions continues to rise. According to what…

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