China

China’s president visits Wuhan amid drop in infections, deaths number

Mar 10, 2020 11:51

China’s President Xi Jinping has visited the city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, amid a drop in the number of infections and deaths and in a sign that the worst of the epidemic may be over in the country.
Coronavirus in China: No new local cases out of Hubei for 3rd day

Mar 10, 2020 11:26

China has confirmed 17 new coronavirus deaths, the lowest since January, raising the total number of fatalities in the country to 3,136.
Only one of 14 temporary hospitals running in Wuhan as more patients recover

Mar 10, 2020 04:32

Another two temporary hospitals in Wuhan, the capital city of central China's Hubei Province, closed on Monday, with only one of the 14 temporary hospitals remaining in operation.
Post-coronavirus crisis looming for the environment

Mar 09, 2020 12:06

The rapid outbreak of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, among countries around the world is not only a huge challenge for the public health, but the environment will also bear its dire consequences.
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

Mar 08, 2020 06:11

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40% as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.
China says US should lifts sanctions as Iran struggles with virus outbreak

Mar 05, 2020 12:32

China has slammed continued US economic pressure on Iran as the country is struggling to contain a coronavirus outbreak that has affected thousands of people.
Italy replaces Iran as country with highest coronavirus cases after China

Mar 05, 2020 05:22

Italy has replaced Iran as the country with the highest number of coronavirus deaths outside of China, as its fatalities exceed 100.
An elaboration on scientific findings on nCoV-2019 coronavirus

Mar 02, 2020 12:58

According to a report by Scientist Publication, nearly a hundred clinical tests are carried out worldwide for treatment of nCoV-2019. Some of these experiments are carried out in China, and some will begin in Japan, Thailand, and England.
Central banks may mount a coronavirus rescue

Mar 02, 2020 12:33

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a statement in which he said that the coronavirus ‘posed an evolving risk’ and the Fed stood ready to take action if needed. Cornerstone Macro economist Roberto Perli said in a note “The Fed has bungled its message on the virus, has confused markets, and has painted itself into an untenable corner,” adding, “Unless the virus is contained quickly, rate cuts in March and beyond are a base case, regardless of recent comments by various officials.”
Coronavirus outbreak: Global death toll passes 3,000 mark

Mar 02, 2020 11:58

China says it has recorded 42 new deaths from the new coronavirus afflicting the country and the world, bringing the total global death toll to over 3,000.