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China virus death toll rises to 425
The number of confirmed deaths from China’s coronavirus outbreak spiked to 425, after authorities in Hubei province reported 64 new fatalities Tuesday. ...Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death; Macau to shut casinos
Hong Kong on Tuesday became the second place outside mainland China to report the death of a coronavirus patient as restrictions on ...WHO launches campaign against China virus misinformation
The World Health Organization said Monday it was working around the clock with internet and social media giants to combat widespread misinformation ...Virus deaths in China pass 360, exceeding SARS mainland toll
China’s death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared past 360 on Monday, with deepening global concern about the outbreak and governments closing ...First patients admitted to hospital built in 10 days to combat coronavirus
The first patients arrived Monday at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China’s efforts to fight a new ...Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban ...Philippines reports 1st virus death outside of China
The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools ...China virus death toll rises to 259, infections surge
The death toll from China’s new coronavirus outbreak has risen to 259 and the tally of confirmed infections has surged to nearly ...Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213
Countries stepped up travel restrictions on arrivals from China on Friday after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic ...Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain ...