Coronavirus

Xi calls Iran 'strategic partner', says will help curb coronavirus outbreak

Mar 14, 2020 12:41

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his “sincere condolences” to Iran over the coronavirus outbreak, saying Beijing is ready to assist Tehran contain the disease.
Coronavirus updates: Spain declares emergency state, some EU states block entry

Mar 14, 2020 12:24

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency as the country — the second hardest hit by the new coronavirus in Europe after Italy — struggles to stem the spread of the flu-like pathogen.
Australia supermarket shelves empty again due to virus panic

Mar 14, 2020 12:16

Australian shoppers flocked to supermarkets across Sydney on Saturday (March 14) to stock up on supplies as the spread of coronavirus sparked more panic-buying.
Washington Post hypes fake news on coronavirus ‘burial pits’ in Iran

Mar 14, 2020 10:23

The Washington Post has turned to publishing fake news about Iran’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, claiming that Iran has dug mass "burial pits" for victims of the disease and was covering the true number of deaths.
Kenya, Ethiopia join expanding list of African states with coronavirus

Mar 14, 2020 06:45

Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Guinea and Mauritania all confirmed their first cases of the new coronavirus on Friday, giving the disease a foothold in 19 countries on the African continent.
Americans rush to stock up on essentials, retailers scramble to keep up

Mar 14, 2020 06:41

From Jersey City on the East Coast to Los Angeles on the West Coast, American shoppers picked grocery store shelves clean on products ranging from disinfectants to rice, causing retailers to race to restock their stores as the worsening coronavirus crisis stoked fears of shortages.
Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus

Mar 14, 2020 05:01

US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the fast-spreading coronavirus, freeing up additional resources and federal funding of about $50 billion to fight the disease.
US summons Chinese ambassador over coronavirus comments

Mar 14, 2020 04:16

The US administration has summoned China's ambassador to Washington to protest the recent comments by a Chinese foreign ministry official suggesting that the US military was responsible for the spread of the new coronavirus in the Asian country.
Trump pins blame on Obama for coronavirus diagnosis delays

Mar 14, 2020 04:12

US President Donald Trump has blamed his predecessor for the slow coronavirus testing process in the country, saying former President Barack Obama "made changes that only complicated things further."
Europe now ‘epicenter’ of coronavirus pandemic: WHO

Mar 14, 2020 02:43

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe is now the “epicenter” for the global coronavirus pandemic, and is reporting more daily cases than China did at the height of its outbreak.