The death toll from the coronavirus reached a new high on Wednesday even as Chinese officials said the infection rate showed signs of slowing.Right NowRate of new cases begins to fall in China even as death toll rises.ImageThe authorities quarantined a public housing complex in Hong Kong after two residents were confirmed to have contracted…
Mike Le Couteur reports on how some people quarantined on a cruise ship due to the novel coronavirus are coping, as more confirmed cases are found on board. Plus, Crystal Goomansingh explains why the U.K. declared the virus an “imminent threat” to the public, and the new aggressive steps it’s taking to stop the spread.For…
4.26am GMT 04:26 The New York Times reporter in Hong Kong has just posted a video that sums up the concern in the city about the spread of the coronavirus. Alexandra Stevenson (@jotted) It’s becoming hard to ignore the sense of panic in Hong Kong. This line for a local drugstore stretches around a large…
This is a live blog. Please check back for updates.All times below are in Beijing time.10 am: Chinese stocks turn positive after Monday’s hammeringAfter plunging more than 7% on Monday, Chinese shares turned positive in the first half-hour of trade on Tuesday. The Shanghai composite index rose around 0.65% and the Shenzhen component jumped 1.82%…
New York|Coronavirus: New York City Eyes First Suspected Case, Officials SayA sample was being sent to the federal authorities for confirmation, the city Health Department said.The sight of people wearing masks has become more common in New York City as officials prepared for the arrival of the virus.Credit…An Rong Xu for The New York TimesFeb.…
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced on Friday that the coronavirus has been declared a public health emergency in the U.S. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Feb. 2, U.S. citizens returning from Hubei province will be subject to a 14-day quarantine, while other Americans who traveled elsewhere in China will be instructed to self-monitor for possible symptoms.Azar also…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — The Bay Area’s first case of the coronavirus from China has been confirmed in Santa Clara County, officials say.RELATED: Here’s what US health officials know about coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, ChinaThe CDC says an adult male resident tested positive for the new coronavirus. He has been self-isolating since…
